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Dark Horse Deconstruction Deconstruction & demolition services that reduce waste, recover reusable materials, and help clients unlock potential tax savings. Formerly RecyClean, Inc.

Founded in 2009 by Mike Goffman, Recyclean, Inc. is a deconstruction company serving a geographic area primarily, but not limited to, Chicago to Milwaukee. What exactly is deconstruction? Not only is deconstruction better for the environment, deconstruction can also save your hard earned dollars! Donating used building materials & other reusable items may save you money on your remodeling project. These items can translate into a big tax write-off. Commonly deconstructed items include doors, windows, flooring, ceiling tile, countertops, cabinets, light and plumbing fixtures, molding, joint fixtures, roofing, blinds and shades. Let Recyclean, Inc. help you today!

DARK HORSE DECONSTRUCTION IN THE NEWS ♻️What if a building scheduled for removal could offer more than just a cleared si...
10/14/2026

DARK HORSE DECONSTRUCTION IN THE NEWS ♻️

What if a building scheduled for removal could offer more than just a cleared site?

Spectrum News 1 recently visited one of our Wisconsin projects to take a closer look at how deconstruction gives usable building materials a second life.

Instead of breaking everything down at once, our crews carefully dismantle buildings piece by piece, salvaging materials such as doors, windows, cabinets, countertops, appliances and fixtures for reuse. Materials that can’t be reused may be recycled instead of automatically becoming landfill waste.

According to our Director of Operations, Cole Alsbach, Dark Horse typically recovers 85–95% of building materials from the projects we deconstruct.

We’re proud to see more attention being given to the value that already exists inside our buildings — and to the people and processes working to keep those materials in circulation.

The building may come down.
The materials don’t have to.

Thanks to and reporter Nathan Phelps for taking the time to share our work.

Read the full story through the link in our bio.

Care in every detail.Here, our crew is collecting insulation for responsible disposal rather than sending it to a landfi...
10/12/2026

Care in every detail.
Here, our crew is collecting insulation for responsible disposal rather than sending it to a landfill.
The same attention we give to reclaiming brick and timber goes into managing the smaller materials, too. Responsible deconstruction means thinking through every part of the building—even the things that rarely get noticed.

DID YOU KNOW? ♻️An old building doesn’t mean worthless materials.Lumber, flooring, bricks, stone, fixtures, and other bu...
10/09/2026

DID YOU KNOW? ♻️

An old building doesn’t mean worthless materials.

Lumber, flooring, bricks, stone, fixtures, and other building materials may still have plenty of life left in them — even when the building itself has reached the end of its first chapter.

That’s where deconstruction makes a difference.

Instead of treating everything as waste, we look at what can be carefully recovered, reused, donated, or recycled.

Sometimes, the most sustainable material is the material we already have.

Old doesn’t mean worthless.
It can mean full of possibilities. ♻️

LOOK CLOSER. THERE’S VALUE HERE. 🌲♻️Old-growth lumber carries a story that begins long before it ever becomes part of a ...
10/07/2026

LOOK CLOSER. THERE’S VALUE HERE. 🌲♻️

Old-growth lumber carries a story that begins long before it ever becomes part of a building.

Tight growth rings can tell us about a tree that grew slowly over decades — and the material can continue serving a purpose long after its first life in a structure comes to an end.

At Dark Horse, we believe materials like this are worth looking at differently. Instead of becoming part of the waste stream, old-growth lumber can be carefully recovered and given the opportunity for a new purpose.

Old materials. New possibilities. ♻️

THIS FLOOR HAS A STORY.Once part of the former Flexsteel facility in Dubuque, Iowa, this beautiful Southern Yellow Pine ...
10/02/2026

THIS FLOOR HAS A STORY.

Once part of the former Flexsteel facility in Dubuque, Iowa, this beautiful Southern Yellow Pine flooring was recovered during the building’s deconstruction.

Instead of being crushed, hauled away, and buried in a landfill, the material was carefully salvaged and given the opportunity to become something new.

And that’s exactly what happened.

The flooring eventually found its way to people who saw its potential — transforming material from a former commercial building into something with a completely different purpose.

This is one of the most rewarding parts of deconstruction: seeing where materials go next.

Old buildings can hold an incredible amount of value. Lumber, flooring, fixtures, architectural elements and other materials can become part of a new floor, a piece of furniture, a home, or something entirely unexpected.

Because sometimes, the best new materials are the ones that already have a story.

10/01/2026

BEFORE YOU TEAR IT DOWN, CALL US.

Before an excavator turns a house into a pile of debris, take a closer look at what’s already there.

At Dark Horse, we help homeowners, contractors, and developers recover valuable materials through deconstruction — creating opportunities for real financial savings while keeping 90%+ of materials out of the landfill.

That means less waste, more material recovery, and potentially significant savings compared with traditional demolition.

The smartest move isn’t always tearing everything down.

Sometimes, it’s knowing what’s worth saving.

📞 Give us a call before the excavator arrives.
♻️ Recover more. Waste less. Create more value.

WHAT DO WE SALVAGE?A building is more than what you see on the surface. Behind every wall, floor, and fixture are materi...
09/28/2026

WHAT DO WE SALVAGE?

A building is more than what you see on the surface. Behind every wall, floor, and fixture are materials that may still have value and a second life.

At Dark Horse, we carefully identify and remove materials with reuse potential, including:

🪵 Lumber & Timber
🔧 Fixtures & Appliances
🏛️ Architectural Elements
🧱 Bricks & Masonry

Through careful recovery and documentation, these materials can be diverted from the landfill and, when eligible, donated to help maximize the potential value of your donation.

Because when a building comes down, its materials don’t have to go with it. ♻️

From residential remodels and full home removals to commercial renovations, warehouse conversions, factory shutdowns, an...
09/25/2026

From residential remodels and full home removals to commercial renovations, warehouse conversions, factory shutdowns, and large-scale site clearing, every project comes with its own challenges, requirements, and timeline.

At Dark Horse, we work across residential, commercial, and industrial projects, adapting our deconstruction and demolition services to what each site requires.

Whether the goal is recovering valuable materials, meeting recycling and diversion requirements, preparing a space for its next phase, or clearing a site for redevelopment, our team brings the experience and process to get the job done.

Swipe through to see the markets and projects we serve.

Serving the Upper Midwest across Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, and Michigan.

FROM ONE PROJECT TO A COMPLETELY NEW PURPOSE.These large timbers were recovered from a warehouse we deconstructed in Chi...
09/23/2026

FROM ONE PROJECT TO A COMPLETELY NEW PURPOSE.

These large timbers were recovered from a warehouse we deconstructed in Chicago. Rather than becoming part of the waste stream, they were carefully salvaged and later repurposed along the Mississippi River in Wisconsin to create a scenic overlook for a client.

It’s a great example of where material recovery can lead — taking something that has already served one purpose and finding a way for it to contribute to something completely new.

From a warehouse in Chicago to a waterfront in Wisconsin, these timbers traveled a different path than demolition waste.

The next chapter of a material doesn’t always start with something new. Sometimes, it starts with what we choose to save.

At Dark Horse, we offer a range of building removal solutions — from Full Deconstruction and Selective Deconstruction to...
09/21/2026

At Dark Horse, we offer a range of building removal solutions — from Full Deconstruction and Selective Deconstruction to Hybrid approaches and Traditional Demolition — allowing us to tailor the process to the needs of each project.

Our goal is to help clients navigate building removal while identifying opportunities to recover valuable materials, meet recycling and diversion requirements, and maximize potential financial benefits through eligible material donations.

Whether the priority is material recovery, project requirements, or a combination of both, choosing the right approach starts with understanding what the building has to offer.

Contact us today.

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705 50th Street
Kenosha, WI
53140

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+12628572012

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