{"id":286,"date":"2010-07-14T19:56:55","date_gmt":"2010-07-14T23:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/asapgeneralcontracting.com\/?page_id=286"},"modified":"2010-07-14T19:57:56","modified_gmt":"2010-07-14T23:57:56","slug":"demolition-contractor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/asapgeneralcontracting.com\/?page_id=286","title":{"rendered":"DEMOLITION CONTRACTOR"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DEMOLITION CONTRACTOR<\/p>\n<p>FREE ESTIMATES<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Duval County\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 904-346-1266<br \/>\nSt Augustine\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 St Johns County\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 904-824-7144<br \/>\nOrange Park\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clay County\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 904-264-6444<br \/>\nJacksonville Beaches\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Duval County\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0904-246-3969<br \/>\nFernandina\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nassau County\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 904-277-3040<br \/>\nMacclenny\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Baker County\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 904-259-5091<br \/>\nPalm Coast\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Flagler County\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 386-439-5290<br \/>\nDaytona\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Volusia County\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 386-253-4911<\/p>\n<p>GAINESVILLE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ALACHUA COUNTY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 352-335-8555<br \/>\nServing all of Florida \u00a0and Georgia\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 at \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0904-346-1266<\/p>\n<p><strong>EMAIL <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:LARRY@1STPROP.COM\">LARRY@1STPROP.COM<\/a> (feel free to email your bidding packages here)<\/p>\n<p>DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS, HOUSES, MOBILE HOMES, CONCRETE SLABS, MULTI STORY BUILDINGS.<\/p>\n<p>WE ALSO SPECIALIZE IN REMOVING CELL TOWERS, RADIO TOWERS.<\/p>\n<p>WE RECYCLE ASPHAULT.<\/p>\n<p>WE CAN CUT IT UP AND HAUL YOUR ASPHAULT AND CONCRETE AWAY.<\/p>\n<p>What is construction and demolition debris?<br \/>\nConstruction and demolition (C&amp;D) debris is produced during new construction, renovation,<br \/>\nand demolition of buildings and structures. C&amp;D debris includes bricks, concrete, masonry, soil,<br \/>\nrocks, lumber, paving materials, shingles, glass, plastics, aluminum (including siding), steel, drywall,<br \/>\ninsulation, asphalt roofing materials, electrical materials, plumbing fixtures, vinyl siding, corrugated<br \/>\ncardboard, and tree stumps. In 1996 the U.S. produced an estimated 136 million tons of buildingrelated<br \/>\nC&amp;D debris.1 This estimate excludes road, bridge, and land-clearing materials, which can be<br \/>\na significant portion of total C&amp;D materials discarded.<br \/>\nHow can C&amp;D materials be recovered?<br \/>\nC&amp;D materials can be recovered through reuse and recycling. In order for materials to be<br \/>\nreusable, contractors generally must remove them intact (windows and frames, plumbing<br \/>\nfixtures, floor and ceiling tiles) or in large pieces (drywall, lumber). Some materials may<br \/>\nrequire additional labor before they can be reused. For example, lumber may need to be<br \/>\ndenailed and window frames may need some new panes. In order to be recyclable,materials<br \/>\nmust be separated from contaminants (e.g., trash, nails, and broken glass). This can be<br \/>\naccomplished if contractors require workers to sort materials as they remove items from<br \/>\nbuildings or as debris is produced. Many contractors simply use labeled roll-off bins for<br \/>\nstorage of source-separated materials. For projects where on-site source separation is<br \/>\nnot possible, contractors often use C&amp;D materials processing firms.<br \/>\nBenefits of recovering construction and demolition materials<br \/>\nn Reduces the environmental effects of extraction, transportation, and processing of<br \/>\nraw materials.<br \/>\nn Reduces project costs through avoided disposal costs, avoided purchases of new<br \/>\nmaterials, revenue earned from materials sales, and tax breaks gained for<br \/>\ndonations.<br \/>\nn Helps communities, contractors, and\/or building owners comply with state and<br \/>\nlocal policies, such as disposal bans and recycling goals.<br \/>\nn Enhances the public image of companies and organizations that reduce disposal.<br \/>\nn Conserves space in existing landfills.<br \/>\nBuilding Savings<br \/>\nStrategies for Waste Reduction of<br \/>\nConstruction and Demolition Debris<br \/>\nfrom Buildings<br \/>\nThe Waste Reduction Record-Setters Project fosters the<br \/>\ndevelopment of exceptional waste reduction programs by<br \/>\ndocumenting successful ones. These programs can be used as<br \/>\nmodels by others implementing their own programs to reduce<br \/>\ndisposal. This fact sheet packet is aimed at local governments<br \/>\nthat want to encourage more building-related construction and<br \/>\ndemolition debris recovery, building owners and developers interested in green<br \/>\nbuilding design, and building contractors seeking a competitive edge.<br \/>\nUnited States<br \/>\nEnvironmental Protection<br \/>\nAgency<br \/>\nSolid Waste and<br \/>\nEmergency Response<br \/>\n(5306W)<br \/>\nEPA-530-F-00-001<br \/>\nJune 2000<br \/>\nwww.epa.gov\/osw<br \/>\n40%<br \/>\n50%<br \/>\n60%<br \/>\n70%<br \/>\n80%<br \/>\n90%<br \/>\nThe choice of what and how<br \/>\nconstruction and demolition materials<br \/>\ncan be recovered depends on many factors<br \/>\nincluding the type of project, space on the<br \/>\nbuilding site, the existence of markets for<br \/>\nmaterials, the cost-effectiveness of<br \/>\nrecovery, the time allowed for the project,<br \/>\nand the experience of the contractors.<br \/>\nMany C&amp;D materials can be reused or<br \/>\nrecycled.<br \/>\nType of project: Demolition projects<br \/>\nproduce much more debris than<br \/>\nrenovation or new construction for<br \/>\nsimilar sized structures. Wood is a<br \/>\nprimary component of most residential<br \/>\nstructures, whereas, steel and concrete<br \/>\nare often a primary component of<br \/>\ncommercial structures. Packaging<br \/>\nmaterials can often be a<br \/>\nsignificant portion of the debris<br \/>\nproduced during renovation<br \/>\nand new construction<br \/>\nprojects.<br \/>\nSpace on the building site:<br \/>\nMaterials recovery is often easiest if the<br \/>\nbuilding site is spacious enough to allow<br \/>\non-site sorting of materials. Having<br \/>\nseparate containers for each type of<br \/>\nmaterials can reduce contamination.<br \/>\nMaterials markets: Contractors can<br \/>\nmaximize recovery by taking advantage<br \/>\nof all available markets for recovered<br \/>\nmaterials. In some areas of the country,<br \/>\nspecialty hauling firms serving the<br \/>\nbuilding industries have emerged. These<br \/>\nfirms keep abreast of local markets and<br \/>\ncan advise clients which materials have<br \/>\nstrong local markets.<br \/>\nCost-effectiveness: Hauling and<br \/>\ndisposal costs, the value of<br \/>\nrecovered materials, and labor costs<br \/>\ncontribute to whether materials recovery<br \/>\nis more or less cost-effective than<br \/>\ndisposing of materials. Recovery of lowvalue<br \/>\nmaterials may be cost-effective if<br \/>\ndisposal costs are high and removal and<br \/>\nsorting are not labor-intensive. The<br \/>\nadded labor necessary to remove items<br \/>\nfor reuse may be offset by savings from<br \/>\nboth the avoided costs of purchasing<br \/>\nnew materials and avoided disposal<br \/>\ncosts.<br \/>\nProject timeline: Source separation of<br \/>\nmaterials for reuse and recycling can<br \/>\ntake more time than disposing of all<br \/>\ncommingled materials and often projects<br \/>\nare on a tight schedule due to financing<br \/>\narrangements. Contractors can maximize<br \/>\nmaterials recovery in the time allowed by<br \/>\nplanning ahead. If necessary, contractors<br \/>\ncan focus waste reduction efforts on offsite<br \/>\nsource separation and recycling.<br \/>\nContractor experience: Contractors wellversed<br \/>\nin recovery methods and local<br \/>\nmarkets may be able to recover more<br \/>\nmaterials than contractors unfamiliar<br \/>\nwith reuse and<br \/>\nrecovery techniques.<br \/>\nThe need for project<br \/>\ncoordinator<br \/>\noversight and<br \/>\neducational efforts<br \/>\ncan be lessened<br \/>\nwhen using a<br \/>\ncontractor<br \/>\nexperienced in C&amp;D<br \/>\nrecovery efforts.<br \/>\nReuse<br \/>\nMany materials can be salvaged from<br \/>\ndemolition and renovation sites and sold,<br \/>\ndonated, stored for later use, or<br \/>\nreused on the current<br \/>\nproject. More than 200 used<br \/>\nbuilding materials stores<br \/>\naround the country buy and\/or accept<br \/>\ndonations of used building materials.<br \/>\nContractors can avoid the cost of removal<br \/>\nby allowing private companies to salvage<br \/>\nmaterials from the site. Organizations that<br \/>\nhave space may want to consider storing<br \/>\nhigh-value materials for later projects.<br \/>\nMany building materials may be reusable<br \/>\nduring renovation projects and projects<br \/>\nwhere a new building is built following the<br \/>\ndemolition of another. Planners can<br \/>\nincrease reuse potential by making efforts<br \/>\nto use the same size and types of materials<br \/>\nas in the old construction. Inadequate<br \/>\nstorage space for materials during the<br \/>\ninterim from removal to reinstallation may<br \/>\nlimit reuse as a materials recovery option.<br \/>\nTypical materials suitable for reuse include<br \/>\nplumbing fixtures, doors, cabinets,<br \/>\nwindows, carpeting, bricks, light fixtures,<br \/>\nceiling and floor tiles,wood,HVAC<br \/>\nequipment, and decorative items<br \/>\n(including fireplaces and stonework).<br \/>\nRecycling<br \/>\nRecycling is often easiest during<br \/>\nconstruction projects as opposed to<br \/>\ndemolition and renovation projects.<br \/>\nDuring construction, crews can source<br \/>\nseparate materials as debris is produced.<br \/>\nDemolition and renovation project<br \/>\nmaterials often consist of mixed materials<br \/>\nand require on- or off-site sorting.<br \/>\nTypical materials recycled from building<br \/>\nsites include metals, lumber, asphalt,<br \/>\nconcrete, roofing materials, corrugated<br \/>\ncardboard, and wallboard.<br \/>\nRecovering C&amp;D Materials<br \/>\nThis fact sheet profiles building projects of four distinct types:<br \/>\nConstruction: Putting together all or part of a structure. Most construction<br \/>\nsite debris is generated from packaging and when raw materials are cut or<br \/>\nsized. Workers can save large scraps for use in other projects. Durable<br \/>\npackaging can be returned to suppliers. Smaller scraps and non-durable<br \/>\npackaging can be source separated when produced, and recycled.<br \/>\nRenovation: Partial removal of a building\u2019s interior and\/or exterior<br \/>\nfollowed by construction. Contractors can adapt the same recovery<br \/>\ntechniques as above for renovation projects.<br \/>\nDeconstruction: A \u201csoft\u201d demolition technique whereby workers dismantle<br \/>\na significant portion of a building in order to maximize recovery of materials<br \/>\nfor reuse and recycling.<br \/>\nDemolition: The complete removal of a building. On most demolition<br \/>\nprojects, after extracting easily removable materials for reuse or recycling,<br \/>\nworkers complete the demolition with sledgehammers, explosives, or heavy<br \/>\nequipment. Additional recyclables are often sorted from the rubble<br \/>\ngenerated during these demolition activities.<br \/>\nRecord-Setting<br \/>\nProgram<br \/>\nBagley Downs<br \/>\nApartments<br \/>\nEugene,OR<br \/>\nErickson\u2019s<br \/>\nDiversified<br \/>\nCorporate<br \/>\nHeadquarters<br \/>\nHudson,WI<br \/>\nFour Times<br \/>\nSquare<br \/>\nNew York,NY<br \/>\nMarion County<br \/>\nSenator Block<br \/>\nSalem, OR<br \/>\nRidgehaven<br \/>\nGreen Office<br \/>\nBuilding<br \/>\nSan Diego, CA<br \/>\nStowe Village<br \/>\nHartford, CT<br \/>\nWhole Foods<br \/>\nMarket<br \/>\nCorporate<br \/>\nHeadquarters<br \/>\nAustin,TX<br \/>\nModel Programs \u2014 Some Numbers and Descriptions<br \/>\nProject Highlights<br \/>\nThis project created 30 affordable housing<br \/>\nunits, saved the University of Oregon<br \/>\ndemolition costs, and preserved a community<br \/>\nlandmark.<br \/>\nErickson\u2019s planned to incorporate materials<br \/>\nrecovery efforts during the construction of its<br \/>\nnew corporate headquarters even though it<br \/>\nexpected to pay more than if it disposed all<br \/>\nmaterials generated. In fact, the company<br \/>\ndiverted 69% of the project debris and saved<br \/>\nmoney.<br \/>\nMaterials recovery was included in plans from<br \/>\nthe beginning. The contract included<br \/>\nrequirements that subcontractors reduce<br \/>\ndisposal and, as an incentive, they were<br \/>\nallowed to retain savings earned through<br \/>\navoided disposal costs and materials revenues.<br \/>\nMarion County and Salem Area Transit saved<br \/>\nover $160,000 by diverting demolition<br \/>\nmaterials from disposal while using the project<br \/>\nas a tool to educate the public on recycling.<br \/>\nThe county placed ads on TV and radio and<br \/>\nplaced banners illustrating the project<br \/>\nrecycling rate around the project site.<br \/>\nThe city of San Diego wanted to reduce,<br \/>\nrecycle, and reuse renovation materials from<br \/>\nthis project in order to comply with California\u2019s<br \/>\n50% recycling goal and reduce materials going<br \/>\nto the city-owned landfill. In addition to<br \/>\ndiverting 51% of the renovation materials from<br \/>\ndisposal, the city also saved $92,000.<br \/>\nThis demonstration project not only recovered<br \/>\n50% of the materials from six public housing<br \/>\nunits, it also trained nine public housing<br \/>\nresidents in deconstruction techniques.<br \/>\nRecovery of renovation materials saved Whole<br \/>\nFoods over $32,000. Reuse of materials, such as<br \/>\nceiling tiles, light fixtures, and doors, helped the<br \/>\ncompany avoid the purchase of nearly $25,000<br \/>\nworth of supplies. The company was also able<br \/>\nto take an $8,000 tax deduction for donating<br \/>\nsalvaged goods to non-profit organizations.<br \/>\nRecovery Strategy<br \/>\nEntire buildings saved by<br \/>\nmoving them to a new<br \/>\nlocation.<br \/>\nSource separation of<br \/>\nmaterials during<br \/>\nconstruction by all<br \/>\nsubcontractors.<br \/>\nPre-demolition salvage,<br \/>\nconstruction materials<br \/>\nsorted off-site because of<br \/>\nspace limitations.<br \/>\nSalvage of usable items<br \/>\nbefore demolition. Hand<br \/>\nand mechanical sorting of<br \/>\nmaterials after demolition<br \/>\nto recover metals, concrete,<br \/>\nand asphalt.<br \/>\nMany existing materials<br \/>\nrefurbished and reused.<br \/>\nMaterials sorted into<br \/>\nlabeled dumpsters for<br \/>\nrecycling.<br \/>\nBuildings hand-dismantled<br \/>\nto recover maximum usable<br \/>\nmaterials.<br \/>\nContracts required<br \/>\nrecycling and reuse.<br \/>\nMaterials stockpiled and<br \/>\nmoved about site for<br \/>\nstorage due to limited<br \/>\nspace.<br \/>\n% Debris<br \/>\nRecovered<br \/>\n(by weight)<br \/>\n73%<br \/>\n69%<br \/>\n58%<br \/>\n82%<br \/>\n51%<br \/>\n50%<br \/>\n42%<br \/>\nProject Type<br \/>\nDemolition and<br \/>\nconstruction<br \/>\nNew<br \/>\nconstruction<br \/>\nDemolition and<br \/>\nconstruction<br \/>\nDemolition<br \/>\nRenovation<br \/>\nDeconstruction<br \/>\nRenovation<br \/>\nStrategies for recovering construction and demolition materials<br \/>\nInclude C&amp;D recovery plans<br \/>\nin the project design<br \/>\nSome recovery options may be lost if<br \/>\nnot considered at the project design<br \/>\nstage.<br \/>\nn Reuse of wall panels, ceiling panels, and<br \/>\ndoors in the Ridgehaven Office Building<br \/>\nrenovation was possible because the<br \/>\narchitect planned the new interior to use<br \/>\nthe same sizes and types of materials used<br \/>\nin the building before the renovation.<br \/>\nInclude recovery<br \/>\nrequirements and goals in<br \/>\nproject specifications and<br \/>\ncontracts<br \/>\nBy including recovery requirements and<br \/>\ngoals in project specifications and<br \/>\ncontracts, project planners can signal<br \/>\ntheir commitment to recovery and make<br \/>\nsubcontractors aware of their<br \/>\nresponsibilities from the project outset.<br \/>\nn In its contract,Marion County required its<br \/>\ndemolition contractor to divert materials<br \/>\nfrom area landfills. The county set a<br \/>\ndiversion goal of 90% based upon<br \/>\nresearch of other similar efforts.<br \/>\nn Although the general contractor for the<br \/>\nRidgehaven Office Building project was<br \/>\ninitially reluctant to recycle, its contract<br \/>\nrequired it to do so.<br \/>\nEducate contractors and<br \/>\ncrews on materials recovery<br \/>\ntechniques<br \/>\nEducating contractors and crews on<br \/>\nmaterials recovery techniques and<br \/>\nprocedures such as sorting and storage<br \/>\nmethods, recoverable materials, and<br \/>\nremoval techniques can eliminate<br \/>\ncontamination problems and increase<br \/>\nrecovery rates.<br \/>\nn The materials management plan created<br \/>\nfor the construction of Erickson\u2019s<br \/>\nDiversified\u2019s new headquarters building<br \/>\nprovided subcontractors with<br \/>\ndetailed instructions on reuse<br \/>\nand recycling techniques,<br \/>\nand sorting methods.<br \/>\nHold subcontractors<br \/>\naccountable for<br \/>\nmaterials recovery<br \/>\nIncorporating a mechanism to<br \/>\nenforce contract provisions requiring<br \/>\nmaterials recovery gives project<br \/>\nmanagers leverage to ensure efforts are<br \/>\na success.<br \/>\nn The Four Times Square project\u2019s<br \/>\nenvironmental consultant included<br \/>\ncontract requirements that construction<br \/>\ncontractors anticipate packaging materials<br \/>\ngenerated on the project,work to reduce<br \/>\nthem, and document their efforts. The<br \/>\nconstruction management firm<br \/>\nannounced it would withhold payments<br \/>\nunless the contractors complied with the<br \/>\ncontract requirements.<br \/>\nn Whole Foods did not process<br \/>\npayments to its general contractor until<br \/>\nthe contractor submitted forms<br \/>\nsummarizing its C&amp;D debris recovery<br \/>\nefforts.<br \/>\nProvide incentives for<br \/>\nrecovery<br \/>\nProviding incentives to contractors and<br \/>\ncrews can create project buy-in.<br \/>\nn During the renovation of the Whole Foods<br \/>\nMarket Corporate Headquarters Building a<br \/>\nportion of revenue from materials sales<br \/>\nwas used to fund refreshments and a pizza<br \/>\nparty for the crew.<br \/>\nn As an incentive to encourage recovery, the<br \/>\nowners of the Four Times Square office<br \/>\nbuilding chose to allow their contractors<br \/>\nto retain revenues and savings from<br \/>\nmaterials recovery.<br \/>\nFollow up with contractors<br \/>\nand crews during the project<br \/>\nWithout feedback, contractors and<br \/>\ncrews may forget correct recovery<br \/>\nprocedures or grow lax about<br \/>\nimplementing them.<br \/>\nn Erickson\u2019s Diversified sent a representative<br \/>\nto weekly site meetings and its consultant<br \/>\ndistributed newsletters to crews in order<br \/>\nto monitor project progress and keep<br \/>\ncrews involved in recovery efforts.<br \/>\nThink outside the box<br \/>\nRecovery of C&amp;D materials is a<br \/>\ngrowing field and offers<br \/>\nopportunities for creative<br \/>\nthinking.<br \/>\nn When the University of Oregon<br \/>\nplanned to demolish Bagley<br \/>\nDowns Apartments, Saint<br \/>\nVincent de Paul stepped<br \/>\nforward with the unique idea<br \/>\nof moving the buildings to a<br \/>\nnew location and renovating<br \/>\nthem. The University of<br \/>\nOregon avoided the costs of<br \/>\ndemolishing the buildings<br \/>\nand 30 affordable housing<br \/>\nunits were created for<br \/>\nabout half the cost of<br \/>\nbuilding new structures.<br \/>\nn The Hartford Housing Authority<br \/>\nundertook the deconstruction of six<br \/>\npublic housing units at Stowe Village as an<br \/>\nopportunity to train public housing<br \/>\nresidents in the building trades and<br \/>\nsimultaneously divert materials from<br \/>\ndisposal.<br \/>\nDeconstruction workers at the Stowe Village site<br \/>\nSource: Manafort Brothers, Inc.<br \/>\nQ How can I get my subcontractors<br \/>\nto recover C&amp;D materials?<br \/>\nA Include contract requirements that<br \/>\nsubcontractors recover project<br \/>\nmaterials. Also incorporate an<br \/>\nenforcement mechanism. For example,<br \/>\nmake contract payments due only after<br \/>\nyour subcontractors provide<br \/>\ndocumentation of their recovery efforts.<br \/>\nQ How can I determine what is<br \/>\nrecyclable or reusable?<br \/>\nA A little research should help you<br \/>\nidentify what materials to<br \/>\ntarget for recovery. You can<br \/>\ntalk to others in the<br \/>\nbuilding trades to learn<br \/>\nwhat they have done on<br \/>\nsimilar projects. State and local<br \/>\ngovernments often publish directories<br \/>\nof recyclers and the materials they<br \/>\naccept. Also, check the telephone<br \/>\ndirectory for recyclers and used<br \/>\nbuilding materials stores. It may be<br \/>\neasier to rely on professional advice.<br \/>\nBuilding site materials management<br \/>\nfirms and companies specializing in<br \/>\nC&amp;D materials recovery operate in some<br \/>\nregions and for a fee can handle some<br \/>\nor all materials from your site. Another<br \/>\noption is to hire a consultant who is<br \/>\nfamiliar with local conditions to draft a<br \/>\nmaterials management plan for your<br \/>\nproject.<br \/>\nQ How can I get my crews to<br \/>\nproperly recover materials?<br \/>\nA Constant education and feedback<br \/>\nare necessary to ensure on-site<br \/>\nsorting and recovery efforts are<br \/>\nsuccessful. Regular meetings among<br \/>\nclient, contractors, and crews provide<br \/>\nopportunities to communicate project<br \/>\nsuccesses and areas for improvement.<br \/>\nAlso consider providing incentives to<br \/>\ncrews as a reward for their efforts.<br \/>\nCrews may be more enthusiastic about<br \/>\na program if they benefit personally<br \/>\nfrom it.<br \/>\nQ How can communities prevent<br \/>\nbuildings from being demolished<br \/>\nwithout materials recovery?<br \/>\nA Some localities have incorporated<br \/>\nmaterials recovery requirements as<br \/>\npart of the permit process. Another<br \/>\noption is to pass a local ordinance<br \/>\nrequiring recovery of C&amp;D materials.<br \/>\nFor example, Portland,Oregon, passed<br \/>\nan ordinance, effective January 1, 1996,<br \/>\nrequiring job-site recycling on all<br \/>\nconstruction projects with a value<br \/>\nexceeding $25,000. Localities could<br \/>\npass similar ordinances requiring<br \/>\nrecovery of demolition materials.<br \/>\nQ Won\u2019t my costs increase because<br \/>\nsalvage and recycling are more<br \/>\nlabor-intensive than disposal?<br \/>\nA Not necessarily. The costs of labor<br \/>\nto salvage and recycle should be<br \/>\nweighed against the<br \/>\navoided costs to haul and<br \/>\ndispose of materials, and<br \/>\nthe value of materials<br \/>\nthat are recovered.<br \/>\nMaterials recovery<br \/>\noften proves to be more<br \/>\ncost-effective than disposal.<br \/>\nQ How important is it to keep<br \/>\nmaterials separate on the job<br \/>\nsite?<br \/>\nA Very important. Materials<br \/>\nintended for salvage or reuse can<br \/>\nbe damaged or destroyed if not<br \/>\nproperly stored. Even a small amount of<br \/>\nother materials in a bin of recyclables<br \/>\ncan make the entire bin unacceptable<br \/>\nfor recycling.<br \/>\nConstruction and Demolition Materials Recovery<br \/>\nSome Questions and Answers<br \/>\nLabeled containers for source-separated<br \/>\nC&amp;D materials.<br \/>\nMarion County recovered bricks from its<br \/>\nSenator block demolition and gave them<br \/>\naway free to local citizens.<br \/>\nTips From Record-Setters<br \/>\nn Ensure that the client and design<br \/>\nteam share the same environmental goals.<br \/>\nn Establish a clear numerical waste<br \/>\nreduction goal for the project.<br \/>\nn At minimum, choose a general<br \/>\ncontractor and subcontractors who can<br \/>\ndemonstrate commitment to reducing<br \/>\ndisposal.<br \/>\nn Involve the general contractor early in<br \/>\nthe design process.<br \/>\nn Include environmental procedures in<br \/>\nthe project specifications that address<br \/>\nconstruction materials reuse and recycling.<br \/>\nn Require contractors to estimate waste<br \/>\ngenerated on site, including<br \/>\npackaging, so you can<br \/>\nanticipate the nature and<br \/>\namount of the recyclable<br \/>\nmaterials that will be generated<br \/>\non site.<br \/>\nn Host a pre-construction<br \/>\nmeeting and site meetings early<br \/>\nin the construction process in<br \/>\norder to educate the contractor<br \/>\nand workers on the benefits of materials<br \/>\nrecovery.<br \/>\nn Encourage communication among the<br \/>\nclient, project facilitators, and contractors<br \/>\nover the course of the entire project.<br \/>\nn Create recycling and disposal<br \/>\nreduction incentives for the construction<br \/>\ncrew such as pizza parties.<br \/>\nn Do not over-complicate materials<br \/>\nhandling guidelines.<br \/>\nn Carefully coordinate reuse of smaller<br \/>\nmaterials such as door hardware.<br \/>\nn Carefully track all data on materials<br \/>\nrecovery and communicate the results to<br \/>\nall involved parties.<br \/>\nn Provide source reduction,<br \/>\nreuse, and recycling forms to<br \/>\nproject managers and waste<br \/>\nhaulers to make data reporting easier.<br \/>\nTips for Municipal Planners<br \/>\nto Promote C&amp;D Recycling<br \/>\nn Consider incorporating requirements<br \/>\nfor recycling of C&amp;D debris in your permit<br \/>\nprocess.<br \/>\nn Use the projects as a promotion to<br \/>\nraise awareness about recycling.<br \/>\nResources<br \/>\nOrganizations:<br \/>\nConstruction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA)<br \/>\nPO Box 644, Lisle, Illinois 60532<br \/>\n630-548-4510<br \/>\nNational Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center<br \/>\n400 Prince George\u2019s Boulevard, Upper Marlboro,Maryland 20772-8731<br \/>\n301-249-4000 &lt;http:\/\/www.nahbrc.com&gt;<br \/>\nUsed Building Materials Association (UBMA)<br \/>\n1096 Queen Street, Suite 126, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 2R9<br \/>\n877-221-UBMA (8262) &lt;http:\/\/www.ubma.org&gt;<br \/>\nPublications:<br \/>\nBuilding for the Future: Strategies to Reduce Construction and Demolition Waste in<br \/>\nMunicipal Projects, INFORM, Inc.: 120 Wall Street,New York, New York 10005-4001<br \/>\n212-361-2400<br \/>\nConstruction Resources: A Waste Reduction Guide for Wisconsin\u2019s Builders and<br \/>\nContractors, University of Wisconsin Extension, Solid and Hazardous Waste Education<br \/>\nCenter: 610 Langdon Street, Room 527,Madison, Wisconsin 53703<br \/>\n608-262-0385<br \/>\nResidential Construction Waste Management: A Builder\u2019s Field Guide and Waste<br \/>\nManagement and Recovery: A Remodeler&#8217;s Field Guide, NAHB Research Center (contact<br \/>\ninformation listed above)<br \/>\nResource Efficient Building &#8211; A Handbook for Building Owners,Designers and Project<br \/>\nManagers, Portland Metro: 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland,Oregon 97232-2736<br \/>\n503-797-1650<br \/>\nWastespec: Model Specifications for Construction Waste Reduction, Reuse,<br \/>\nand Recycling,Triangle J Council of Governments: P.O. Box 12276, Research Triangle<br \/>\nPark, North Carolina 27709<br \/>\n919-558-9343<br \/>\nWebsites:<br \/>\nKing County,Washington\u2019s Encompass site &lt;http:\/\/www.metrokc.gov\/market\/map&gt;<br \/>\nThe Smart Growth Network &lt;http:\/\/www.smartgrowth.org&gt;<br \/>\nThe California Integrated Waste Management Board<br \/>\n&lt;http:\/\/www.ciwmb.ca.gov\/ConDemo&gt;<br \/>\nThe Waste Reduction<br \/>\nRecord-Setters Project<br \/>\nwas developed under a<br \/>\nU.S. EPA grant by the Institute for Local<br \/>\nSelf-Reliance (ILSR).For more information<br \/>\non the project, contact ILSR, 2425 18th<br \/>\nStreet,NW,Washington, DC 20009,<br \/>\nphone (202) 232-4108, fax (202) 332-<br \/>\n0463,Web site &lt;http:\/\/www.ilsr.org&gt;.<br \/>\nNote<br \/>\n1U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,<br \/>\nCharacterization of Building-Related<br \/>\nConstruction and Demolition Debris in the<br \/>\nUnited States, (EPA530-R-98-010), 1998,<br \/>\np. 2-11.<\/p>\n<p>FREE 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