CW1: Landfill Waste Diversion

(1-2 points)

PURPOSE

Reduce the amount of construction waste sent to landfills through recycling protocols outlined in the Construction Waste Management Plan.

CRITERIA

Provide receipts or spreadsheet from waste haul service provider. Receipts or spreadsheet should include the total amount of waste hauled and total amount of waste diverted by weight, as well as a percent breakdown of each type of waste diverted. If providing a spreadsheet, it must be signed by a representative from the waste haul service.

Select one option below:

• Option A. Divert 75% of Construction Waste (1 point)
• Option B. Divert 90% of Construction Waste (2 points)

Note: If materials from an existing building/structure demolition are not reused on site, all waste must be included in waste haul numbers. Do not include excavated soil and hazardous materials in the calculations.

VERIFICATION 

• Waste haul receipts or spreadsheet

RESOURCES

ECLC Construction Waste Management Plan Template http://www.earthcraft.org/builders/resources/