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Index
Cover Page
Recycling Construction & Demolition Waste
Copyright Page
Dedication
About the Author
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Recycling Waste: The Fundamentals
The Reasons to Recycle
The Waste Management Streams
The Economic Case
All About LEED®
The Choice of Method
The Recycling Method
Buy Recycled Products
Summary
References
Chapter 2 Recycling Construction & Demolition Waste: The Basic Tools
Basic Elements of Construction Waste Management
Types of Recycling and Reuse: The Rs
The Jobsite Recycling Center
Team Management
The Importance of Training
Transportation of Recycled Materials
Hazardous Materials
Automated Equipment
Summary
Reference
Chapter 3 Recycling New Construction Waste
Waste Assessment
Waste Assessment Rules of Thumb
Waste Types
Residential Construction Waste Management
Summary
References
Chapter 4 Recycling Demolition Waste
The Site Audit
The Market Audit
Demolition Recyclables
Hazardous Waste
Summary
Reference
Chapter 5 Reuse of Existing Materials
ABC: Asphalt, Brick, and Concrete Recycling
Insulation
Structural Steel
Open-Web Joists and Miscellaneous Steel
Wood Framing and Heavy Timber
Finishes
Architectural Woodwork
Glass
Plastics and Composites
Rubber (Tires)
Asphalt Roofing Shingles
Gypsum Wallboard
Wood
Reference
Chapter 6 The Recycling Waste Management Plan
Create the Plan
Define the Goals
Define the Waste Products
Plan the Work
Educate Subcontractors and Suppliers
Recycling Zone Management
Identify the Markets
Calculate the Savings
Problem Solving
Tips for Effective Management
Waste Management Plan Checklist
Draft Waste Management Compliance Document
Summary
Chapter 7 Compliance Connection
Waste Management Credits Under LEED
Innovation and Design Process Credits
Waste Management Policy Compliance
References
Chapter 8 Other Green Certification and Code Programs
International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) Sustainable Attributes Verification and Evaluation™ (SAVE™) Program
International Code Council (ICC) International Green Construction Code (IGCC)
National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) Green Building Program
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star Program
National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Whole Building Design Guide
Green Building Initiative Green Globes®
Florida Green Home and Green Commercial Buildings Standards
GreenPoint Rated New Home Program (California)
U.S. State Green Building and Energy-Efficiency Programs
International Programs
References
Chapter 9 Documenting Compliance
Contractor-Generated Information
Outside Information Management
Special Items Documentation
Chapter 10 Waste Management in the Construction Documents
Specifications
Drawing Information
Site Plan Information
Chapter 11 Marketing Construction Site Recycling
Recycling Marketing and Public Relations
Marketing to the Public
Marketing to Recyclers
Recycling of Unusual Materials
References
Chapter 12 Resources
Contaminants in C&D Waste
Equipment
Salvage Materials Checklist
Density Conversion Factors
Appendix A Government and Industry Links
Web Resources
State and Municipal Government Resources
General Resources
National Recyclers
Appendix B Glossary
Index
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