Prohibited & Restricted Materials
SiteCycle is a marketplace for usable surplus construction material — not a hazardous-waste disposal channel, and not a way to bypass code-compliance review. This page describes exactly how that is enforced, not just as a policy statement but as rules our system actually applies to every listing.
Never allowed, regardless of category
Any listing whose title, description, or details match one of these is blocked automatically at submission — the seller sees why and cannot publish it.
Asbestos-containing material
ProhibitedMaterials that may contain asbestos cannot be listed on SiteCycle. Contact a licensed abatement contractor for disposal.
Lead-based / hazardous paint or chemicals
ProhibitedOpen chemicals, solvents, and hazardous substances cannot be listed on SiteCycle.
Fire alarm / life-safety control equipment
ProhibitedFire alarm, sprinkler, and other life-safety control equipment cannot be resold on SiteCycle at this time — these systems require certified installation and inspection.
Used electrical panels / breakers / wiring
ProhibitedUsed/removed electrical distribution equipment cannot be listed. Unopened, sealed surplus electrical components may qualify under Electrical — subject to admin review.
Damaged structural product
ProhibitedStructural products with visible damage, or structural anchoring hardware, cannot be listed.
Restricted — requires admin review first
These materials carry real code-compliance or safety weight (fire-rated assemblies, refrigerant-charged equipment). They can be listed, but stay off the public marketplace until an admin reviews the listing — often alongside a certification or label photo.
Fire-rated assembly component
RestrictedFire-rated products require a photo of the certification label and admin review before this listing goes live — buyers are still responsible for confirming code compliance for their project.
Refrigerant-containing HVAC equipment
RestrictedRefrigerant-charged equipment requires admin review before listing.
Category risk tiers
Every category on SiteCycle carries a baseline risk tier. A listing is also always screened against the keyword rules above no matter which category it's filed under, so a fire-rated door listed under "Other" is still caught.
What this does not mean
- Passing these checks is not a certification. SiteCycle does not verify structural, electrical, fire-safety, or other code compliance merely by allowing a listing to go live — the buyer is responsible for confirming suitability for their intended use and applicable project/code requirements.
- Sellers still warrant they have authority to sell or transfer listed material — see Seller Guidelines.
- Anyone can report a suspicious or apparently-prohibited listing from its listing page; our team reviews reports and can remove listings or suspend accounts.