Identify recyclable construction waste and source

Identify recyclable construction waste and source haulers for
recycling.
Consider Waste-to-energy
Waste to Energy is the conversion of non-recyclable waste materials
into usable heat, electricity, or fuel through a variety of processes,
including combustion, gasification, pyrolization, anaerobic digestion,
and landfill gas (LFG) recovery
Excavated soil and land clearing debris are not considered in
construction waste calculation
Any hazardous/contaminated materials are not included in the
calculation.
Construction Waste Management Plan shall address how hazardous
or contaminated materials will be handled in the project
Note: Excavated soil and land clearing debris are not considered to be
construction waste and does not contribute to the calculation
7.3 Building Lifecycle Impact Reduction
Intent:
To encourage adaptive reuse and optimize the environmental performance
of products and materials.
Building Reuse:
Significance :

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There is a huge stock of existing buildings with a potential to
refurbish, rather than redevelopment. Building reuse is a very
effective strategy for reducing the overall environmental impact of
construction.
Reusing existing buildings significantly reduces the energy use
associated with the demolition process as well as construction waste.
Reduces the requirement for construction materials and hence
reduces the environmental impact associated with extracting,
manufacturing and transporting of the materials.
Infrastructure is already available
Strategies:
Maintain the existing building structure (including structural floor
and roof decking and envelope the exterior skin and framing,
excluding window assemblies and nonstructural roofing material).
Use existing interior nonstructural elements (e.g., interior walls,
doors, floor coverings and ceiling systems).
Hazardous materials, contaminated, damaged parts of building,
Window glazing and MEP equipment, that are remediated as a part
of the project must be excluded from the calculation of the
percentage maintained.
Material Reuse
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Reuse strategies divert material from the construction waste stream,
reducing the need for landfill space and environmental impacts from
associated water and air contamination.
Use of salvaged materials also avoids the environmental impacts of
producing new construction products and materials.
Strategies:
Identify potential materials that can be reused in the locality of the project
in design stage and specify them in construction documents.
Terminologies
Refurbished Materials:
Refurbished materials products have completed their life cycle as consumer
items and are then refurbished for reuse without substantial alteration of
their form. Refurbishing includes renovating, repairing, restoring, or
generally improving the appearance, performance, quality, functionality, or
value of a product.