Recycle
Construction Waste, & Designate
a Site Waste-Management Person
Provide
separated bins for all recyclables, where
space allows, and train all site personnel
to use them, for greatest resource recovery
at least cost. Where there is insufficient
space on site, recycling companies will
receive mixed loads and separate and recycle
for a fee.
Clean
and properly separated waste is essential
for recycling. Label the intended content
of bins with clear signage, in several languages
or universal symbols. Workers need to understand
that contaminated bins will either be charged
a separation fee, or will be charged as
landfill waste.
Identify
one person responsible for site waste management
and allot sufficient time for this purpose;
or hire a person specifically for the task
for large projects. Train this person not
only to recognize and handle recyclables
correctly, but to instruct others to do
so.
Collect
and compile solid waste receipts and weigh
tickets for periodic reporting to the City
Solid Waste Division. See Appendix A for
a sample waste recycling specification.
Cautions
- Contract
clauses and site review are necessary
to ensure compliance with recycling steps.
- It
is best for the architect or project manager
to verify recycling on-site by asking
for trucking and recycling receipts.
- Pay
special attention to subcontractors or
trades who are only onsite periodically.
Instruct them on recycling procedures
before they start work.
