Chapter 1 Recycling Waste:The Fundamentals 1
The Reasons to Recycle 1
The Waste Management Streams 4
The Economic Case 7
All About LEED？and Other Certifications 8
The Choice of Method 10
The Recycling Method 14
Buy Recycled Products 17
Summary 17
References 17
Chapter 2 Recycling Construction ＆ Demolition Waste:The Basic Tools 19
Basic Elements of Construction Waste Management 19
Types of Recycling and Reuse:The Rs 19
The Jobsite Recycling Center 23
Team Management 27
The Importance of Training 29
Transportation of Recycled Materials 31
Hazardous Materials 32
Automated Equipment 35
Summarv 36
Reference 37
Chapter 3 Recycling New Construction Waste 39
Waste Assessment 40
Waste Assessment Rules of Thumb 43
Waste Types 46
Residential Construction Waste Management 53
Summary 55
References 56
Chapter 4 Recycling Demolition Waste 57
The Site Audit 57
The Market Audit 65
Demolition Recyclables 65
Hazardous Waste 80
Summary 86
Reference 86
Chapter 5 Reuse of Existing Materials 87
ABC:Asphalt,Brick,and Concrete Recycling 88
Insulation 90
Structural Steel 91
Open-Web Joists and Miscellaneous Steel 92
Wood Framing and Heavy Timber 92
Finishes 93
Architectural Woodwork 94
Glass 94
Plastics and Composites 95
Rubber(Tires) 96
Asphalt Roofing Shingles 96
Gypsum Wallboard 98
Wood 98
Reference 98
Chapter 6 The Recycling Waste Management Plan 99
Create the Plan 99
Define the Goals 100
Define the Waste Products 100
Plan the Work 101
Educate Subcontractors and Suppliers 102
Recycling Zone Management 104
ldentify the Markets 109
Calculate the Savings 110
Problem Solving 110
Tips for Effective Management 112
Waste Management Plan Checklist 113
Draft Waste Management Compliance Document 115
Summary 116
Chapter 7 Compliance Connection 119
Waste Management Credits Under LEED 121
Innovation and Design Process Credits 127
Waste Management Policy Compliance 127
References 128
Chapter 8 Other Green Certification and Code Programs 129
International Code Council Evaluation Service(ICC-ES) Sustainable Attributes Verification and Evaluation TM (SAVETM) Program 129
International Code Council(ICC)International Green Construction Code(IGCC) 131
National Association of Homebuilders(NAHB)Green Building Program 131
U.S.Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star Program 133
National lnstitute of Building Sciences(NlBS)Whole Building Design Guide 133
Green Building lnitiative Green Globes？ Program 134
Florida Green Home and Green Commercial Buildings Standards 135
GreenPoint Rated New Home Program(California) 136
U.S.State Green Building and Energy-Efficiency Programs 137
International Programs 139
References 140
Chapter 9 Documenting Compliance 141
Contractor-Generated Information 142
Outside Information Management 146
Special ltems Documentation 148
Chapter 10 Waste Management in theConstruction Documents 151
Specifications 153
Drawing Information 155
Site Plan Information 156
Chapter 11 Marketing Construction Site Recycling 159
Recycling Marketing and Public Relations 159
Marketing to the Public 163
Marketing to Recyclers 166
Recycling of Unusual Materials 168
References 175
Chapter 12 Resources 177
Contaminants in C＆D Waste 177
Equipment 179
Salvage Materials Checklist 188
Density Conversion Factors 189
Appendix A Government and Industry Links 199
Web Resources 199
State and Municipal Government Resources 199
General Resources 210
National Recyclers 213
Appendix B Glossary 217
Index 229