GUIDE CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Adapted from Los Angeles Solid Resources Management Specification, LA SRCRD, by Kelly M. Ingalls and Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste Management Specification, by Susan Morris Specifications

DISCLAIMER: THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF WORKERS AND THE PUBLIC ARE THE FIRST PRIORITY IN ANY CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION PROJECT. PROJECT OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND STATUTORY OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. THIS SPECIFICATION IS NOT INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE OR RENDER ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL, LEGAL OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OR ADVICE, NOR SHOULD IT BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR SUCH SERVICES OR ADVICE FROM AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL DIRECTED TO THE SPECIFIC DESIGN SITUATION. WHILE THE INFORMATION IN THE SPECIFICATION IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE, THE AUTHORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THIS SPECIFICATION.

SECTION 01505 - PROJECT WASTE MANAGEMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 WASTE MANAGEMENT GOALS FOR THE PROJECT

.1 The Owner has established that this Project shall generate the least amount of waste possible and that processes shall be employed that ensure the generation of as little waste as possible. These shall include prevention of damage due to mishandling, improper storage, contamination, inadequate protection or other factors as well as minimizing over packaging and poor quantity estimating,

.2 Of the inevitable waste that is generated, the waste materials designated in this specification shall be salvaged for reuse and or recycling. Waste disposal in landfills or incinerators shall be minimized. On new construction projects this means careful recycling of job site waste, on demolition projects this also means careful removal for salvage.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

.1 Section 02050 - Demolition / Dismantling / Salvage

.2 Section 02200 - Earthwork

.3 Section 02870 - Site Furnishings

.4 Section 02900 - Landscaping

.5 Section 03100 - Concrete Formwork

.6 Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete

.7 Section 05100 & 05400 - Metal Framing

.8 Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry

.9 Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry Cabinets, Countertops

.10 Section 06300 - Wood Treatment

.11 Section 07200 - Building Insulation

.12 Section 08800 - Glazing / Windows

.13 Section 09250 - Gypsum Board

.14 Section 09300 - Tile Work

.15 Section 09550 - Wood Flooring

.16 Section 09650 - Resilient Flooring

.17 Section 09680 - Carpet

.18 Section 09900 - Painting

1.3 CODE OF PRACTICE

.1 In addition to other requirements specified herein it is a requirement for the Work of this project that the Contractor comply with the Los Angeles Solid Resources Consolidated Recycling Division recommendations outlined in publication entitled “Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling Guide” available from the SRCRD, Telephone: (213) 847-1444.

1.4 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

.1 Waste Management Plan: The Contractor shall submit to the City of Santa Monica Solid Waste Division a Waste Management Plan pursuant to new SMMC # 7.60. Attached is a sample format together with sample waste generation rates to aid the Contractor in formulating the Plan. The Contractor may use this form or provide a custom form containing the same information. The Plan shall contain the following:

.1 Analysis of the proposed job site waste to be generated, including the types of recyclable and waste materials generated (by volume or weight). In the case of demolition, a list of each item proposed to be salvaged during the course of the project should also be prepared (refer to the Waste Recycling Guide and directory of service providers. This list is not necessarily complete. The Contractor may use any of these or other licensed service providers).

.2 Alternatives to Landfilling: Contractor shall designate responsibility for preparing a list of each material proposed to be salvaged, reused, or recycled during the course of the Project

.3 List of compulsory materials to be recycled, shall include, at minimum, the following designated materials:

.1 Old corrugated cardboard.

.2 Clean dimensional wood, palette wood.

.3 Concrete/Brick/Concrete Block/Asphalt.

.4 Scrap Metal.

.5 Drywall.

.6 Land clearing debris.

.7 Paint (return to hazardous waste depot).

.4 List of optional materials to be salvaged (demolition projects only)

.1 Dimensioned lumber and heavy timbers.

.2 Wood siding.

.3 Structural steel.

.4 Wood paneling, molding, trim and wainscoting.

.5 Heritage architectural elements such as mantle pieces, columns, etc.

.6 Cabinets and casework.

.7 Insulation, where suitable.

.8 Brick and block.

.9 Electric equipment and light fixtures.

.10 Plumbing fixtures and brass.

.11 Windows, doors and frames with historic value.

.12 Hardwood flooring.

.5 Meetings: Contractor shall conduct Project Waste Management meetings. Meetings shall include subcontractors affected by the Waste Management Plan. At a minimum, waste management goals and issues shall be discussed at the following meetings:

.1 Pre-bid meeting.

.2 Pre-construction meeting.

.3 Regular jobsite meetings.

.6 Materials Handling Procedures: prevent contamination of materials to be recycled and salvaged, and handle materials consistent with requirements for acceptance by designated waste-disposal facilities. Where space permits, source separation is recommended. Where materials must be commingled they must be taken to a processing facility for separation off site.

.7 Transportation: The Contractor may engage a hauling subcontractor or self haul or make each subcontractor responsible for their own waste. In any case compliance with these requirements is mandatory. .

8 If requested, submit to the Consultant and/or Owner way-bills, invoices and other documentation confirming that all materials have been hauled to the required locations. Way bills may be requested by the building authority.

1.5 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION:

.1 Manager: The Contractor shall designate an on-site party (or parties) responsible for instructing workers and overseeing and recording results of the Waste Management Plan for the project.

.2 Distribution: The Contractor shall distribute copies of the Waste Management Plan to the Job Site Foreman, each Subcontractor, the Owner, and the Consultant.

.3 Instruction: The Contractor shall provide on-site instruction of appropriate separation, handling, and recycling to be used by all parties at the appropriate stages of the Project. On demolition projects the Contractor shall provide on-site instructions for salvage and requirements for reusing salvaged materials within the project, either in new construction or in a renovation.

.4 Separation facilities: The Contractor shall lay out and label a specific area to facilitate separation of materials for recycling and salvage. Recycling and waste bin areas are to be kept neat and clean and clearly marked in order to avoid contamination of materials. The requirement for separation will only be waived if the Contractor can demonstrate to the Owner/Consultant that there is insufficient room to accommodate it. If this is the case the materials must be sent to a processing off-site facility for separation, salvage and recycling.

.5 Hazardous wastes: Hazardous wastes shall be separated, stored, and disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the authorities having jurisdiction, including Federal, State, County and City agencies.

.6 Application for Progress Payments: The Contractor shall submit with each Application for Progress Payment a summary of waste materials, recycled, salvaged and disposed of by the Project using the form appended to this specification or a form generated by the Contractor containing the same information. Failure to submit this information shall render the Application for Payment incomplete and shall delay Progress Payment. The Summary shall contain the following information:

The amount (in cubic yards or tons) of material landfilled from the Project, the identity of the landfill or inert fill site and/or transfer station. For each material recycled or salvaged from the Project, include the amount (in cubic yards or tons or in the case of salvaged items state quantities by number of items) and the destination (i.e. the material recovery facility, transfer station, landfill, or used building materials yard).

END OF SECTION 01505