Using AI to Rethink Construction Waste

In this episode of Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with Todd Thomas, co-founder of Woodchuck AI, about how artificial intelligence could help contractors manage tear-off waste more efficiently. Todd explains how the platform uses AI and camera technology to monitor jobsite dumpsters in real time. Woodchuck AI is helping crews quickly identify when the wrong materials are placed in designated bins and how this approach reduces the need for manual sorting, keeps recycling streams clean and helps contractors better manage construction waste on their projects. This system can help contractors divert materials from landfills, support sustainability goals and even redirect wood waste into clean energy production. Tune in to hear how emerging AI technology could help contractors reduce landfill waste while simplifying tear-off cleanup and turning jobsite debris into new opportunities for recycling and energy.

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