A Complete Reference on Construction Waste Recycling
This GreenSource guide offers comprehensive information on how to recycle as much as 95 percent of new construction and demolition waste, reuse existing materials, and comply with U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED waste management guidelines.
Recycling Construction & Demolition Waste provides the strategies and tools you need to develop and implement a successful jobsite waste management plan. This practical resource also covers other programs that promote sustainable construction, such as the International Code Council's ICC-ES program, the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) Green Building Program, the Green Building Initiative Green Globes Program, BREEAM, and more.
FIND OUT HOW TO:
Manage construction and demolition waste on the jobsite
Set up an efficient jobsite recycling center
Recycle new construction waste
Conduct an on-site audit to assess demolition waste
Reuse existing materials, including asphalt, brick, concrete, insulation, structural steel, wood, glass, and more
Develop a comprehensive waste management plan
Comply with LEED standards to earn waste management credits
Get details on other green certification and code programs
Document waste management compliance
Include appropriate specifications in construction documents
Market your jobsite recycling program
Downloadable forms, templates, spreadsheets, and checklists available at www.mhprofessional.com/rcadw.
