Recycling construction waste is not only environmentally beneficial, but can also be financially profitable. Many recyclable materials can be resold or used in new projects at a lower cost than new construction materials. Recycling can also help reduce the cost of landfilling waste and can contribute to better resource management. This paper describes the basic concepts and methods of recycling construction waste, as well as a brief overview of the recycling of the most commonly used materials such as asphalt, wood, glass, brick and concrete, which constitute the main source of construction waste (40%–70%).