Multilayer construction is commonly used in building and construction applications such as painted profiles and laminated deck boards. These components typically contain polymeric materials that are hard to separate and, if not separated well, compromise the performance of the recycled materials. Where practical recovery is possible (e.g., building foam plastic insulation), the products can still be contaminated with other construction materials/debris (e.g., adhesives, fasteners) that make sorting and recycling more difficult. Sensing technologies are needed to identify material composition and contaminants, allowing those components to be appropriately separated. Pilot programs can engage local and regional deconstruction companies with hands-on learning opportunities essential to educating workers on the importance and viability of circularity approaches.