MR Credit 2.2: Construction Waste Management: Divert 75%
From Disposal
1 Point in addition to MR Credit 2.1
Intent
Divert construction and demolition debris from disposal in landfills
and incinerators. Redirect recyclable recovered
resources back to the manufacturing process. Redirect reusable
materials to appropriate sites.
Requirements
Recycle and/or salvage an additional 25% beyond MR Credit 2.1 (75%
total) of non-hazardous construction
and demolition debris. Excavated soil and land-clearing debris do
not contribute to this credit. Calculations
can be done by weight or volume, but must be consistent throughout.
Potential Technologies & Strategies
Establish goals for diversion from disposal in landfills and
incinerators and adopt a construction waste management
plan to achieve these goals. Consider recycling cardboard, metal,
brick, acoustical tile, concrete, plastic,
clean wood, glass, gypsum wallboard, carpet and insulation.
Designate a specific area(s) on the construction
site for segregated or commingled collection of recyclable
materials, and track recycling efforts throughout the
construction process. Identify construction haulers and recyclers to
handle the designated materials. Note that
diversion may include donation of materials to charitable
organizations and salvage of materials on-site. |
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