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Steps toward Zero Waste for C&D - Sample Waste Management Plan

August 20, 2013

Today’s Blog article offers a sample Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan. It is the final article in our Steps toward Zero Waste for Contractors and Builders Blog series.

 Sample Construction & Demolition Waste Management Plan

[Project location]

 [Date]

 Project Description: Residential Interior Demolition and Reconstruction

 Waste Disposal Company: [Name] Contact: [Name, phone number]

 Recycling Hauler: [Name] Contact: [Name, phone number]

 Some or all recyclables may be hauled by the builder.

 Site Manager for Reuse & Recycling/Plan Implementation: [Name, phone number]

 

1)  Waste Management Goals:

a)   The Client and the Contractor have determined that this project shall generate at least 60% less waste for disposal by source reducing waste materials, and diverting unavoidable waste materials to reuse and recycling markets. Source reduction methods shall include prevention of damage to materials to be incorporated into the work due to mishandling, improper storage, contamination, inadequate protection or other factors, minimizing poor quantity estimating, and efficient building design. Reuse and recycling waste diversion will include seeking out available markets for all waste materials. All materials diverted through reuse and recycling will be tracked by tonnages, as well as the end destinations for all materials.

 

2)  Responsibility:

a)   Contractor shall be responsible for the implementation of the administrative portions of this program, including the notification of subcontractor management, the training of the site supervisor, the onsite posting of this plan.

b)  The site supervisor will be responsible for the implementation of the onsite portions of this program including: the initial and on-going training of subcontractor personnel, implementing the waste diversion procedures, and monitoring the proper diversion of all materials.

 

3)  Waste Prevention Planning:

a)   In addition to other requirements specified herein it is a requirement for the work of this project that the contractor comply with the applicable federal, state and local waste disposal requirements.

b)  Of the inevitable waste that is generated, the waste materials designated in this specification shall be salvaged for reuse and or recycling where markets are available. Waste disposal in landfills or incinerators shall be minimized. On new construction projects this means careful recycling of jobsite waste. On demolition projects this also means careful removal of building materials for salvage. When possible, materials will also be re-used on the jobsite.

c)   Project Construction Documents: The General Contractor will contractually require all subcontractors to comply with these source reduction, reuse, and recycling guidelines. A copy of this “Construction Waste Management Plan” will accompany all subcontractor agreements and require subcontractor participation.

d)  The “Construction Waste Management Plan” shall be implemented and executed as follows and as on the chart below:

i)    Salvageable materials will be diverted from disposal when markets are available.

ii)   There will be a designated area on the construction site reserved for materials that can be diverted for reuse and recycling.

iii)  Areas shall be marked to designate what recyclable materials are to be stored there.

iv)  Hazardous waste will be properly managed by a licensed hazardous waste vendor. A list of hazardous waste will be provided to all subcontractors.

v)   An ongoing record of materials used on the site, how they are handled, end destinations, and amount will be maintained.

 

4)  Communication & Education Plan:

a)   This Waste Management Plan will be posted onsite.

b)  Each subcontractor will be made aware of the intent of this project with respect to reduction of waste, reuse, and recycling. Onsite recycling containers and/or areas will be plainly marked with signage.

c)   The subcontractor will be expected to make sure all their crews comply with the Waste Management Plan.

d)  All recycling containers/areas will be clearly marked.

e)   Lists of acceptable/unacceptable materials and the designated areas for storing materials for reuse and recycling will be posted on site and clearly marked.

f)    All subcontractors will be informed in writing of the importance of non-contamination with other materials or trash.

 

5)  Motivation Plan:

a)   The General Contractor will conduct a pre-award meeting for subcontractors. Subcontractors under consideration will be required to attend the meeting to review project goals and requirements with the project team. Attendance will be a prerequisite for award of subcontracts. This document will be an attachment to every subcontract. Copies of the attachment will be posted prominently at the jobsite.

 

6)  Expected Project Waste, Disposal, and Handling:

The following chart identifies waste materials expected on this project, their intended disposal methods and handling procedures. New items may be added as needed.

 

Material

Quantity

Disposal Method

Handling Procedure

Land clearing debris

None

Keep separate for reuse and or wood sale.  Suitable materials may be delivered to a composting site. Separate topsoil and rock for future landscaping.

Keep separated in designated areas onsite.

Clean dimensional wood and palette wood

None

Keep separate for reuse by onsite construction or by site employees for either heating stoves or reuse in home projects. May be offered to public.

Keep separated in designated areas onsite.

Plywood, OSB, particle board

TBD

Reuse onsite when possible, landfill or recycle off site.

Keep separated in designated areas onsite. Place in “Trash” container.

Painted or treated Wood

TBD

Reuse, off site recycle, landfill.

Keep separated in designated areas onsite. Place in “Trash” container.

Concrete

TBD

Recycle when possible.

 

Concrete Masonry Units

None

Keep separate for re-use by onsite construction or by site employees

Keep separated in designated areas onsite

Metals

TBD

Recycle off site when possible. Separate copper wire when possible.

Keep separated in designated areas onsite. Place in “Metals” container.

Gypsum wallboard (unpainted)

None

Recycle with supplier when possible.

Keep scraps separate for recycling.

Stack on pallets onsite. All scrap wallboard will be taken back by contractor to wallboard supplier.

Paint

TBD

Reuse onsite; donate to Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

Keep separated in designated areas onsite

Insulation

TBD

Reuse, landfill.

 

Flooring

TBD

Reuse, landfill.

 

Carpet and pad

TBD

Reuse or recycle with carpet manufacturer

 

Glass

Minimal

Glass Bottles: recycle locally.

Keep separated in designated areas onsite.

Plastic

Minimal

Plastic Bottles: recycle locally; be aware of plastics that are acceptable to recycle facility.

Keep separated in designated areas onsite.

Beverage containers

Minimal

Recycle locally

Keep separated in designated areas onsite.

Cardboard

TBD

Recycle locally

Keep separated in designated areas onsite.

Paper

Minimal

Recycle locally

Keep separated in designed sites.

 

For more information check out NERC's Steps Toward Zero Waste for Contractors and Builders.

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