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Se = A Mon ’ 7 oe we * » a | TS 4 ; = ‘ — et ’ ; 4 \ — ¥ FF, C Je — an] Figure 4.3. Construction Activities can Produce Significant Waste The intent of LEED credits in this category is to reduce the waste that is hauled to and disposed of in landfills or incineration facilities. In its solid waste management hierarchy, EPA ranks source reduction, reuse, recycling, and waste-to-energy as the four preferred strategies for reducing waste in landfills. Source reduction encourages the use of innovative construction strategies, such as prefabrication and designing to dimensional construction materials, thereby minimizing material cutoffs and inefficiencies. During construction or renovation, materials should be recycled or reused whenever possible. During the building’s daily operations, recycling, reuse, and reduction programs can curb the amount of material destined for local landfills. When materials no longer have a use in the building, project teams may consider waste-to- energy, an increasingly common strategy to reduce land allocation to landfills. When strict air quality control measures are enforced, waste-to-energy can be a viable alternative to extracting fossil fuels to . produce energy. o) 3 9 ee Ww a & STRATEGIES TO REDUCE WASTE DURING CONSTRUCTION: 4 BK | * DESIGN BUILDINGS THAT PRODUCE LESS WASTE. Use strategies such as ray designing for dimensional construction materials, prefabrication, or material 2 efficient framing. e + DEVELOP A CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY. Outline procedures m7 and goals for construction waste diversion. This policy should specify a target 2 diversion rate for the general contractor. fe) 0 * ESTABLISH A TRACKING SYSTEM. Ensure that the general contractor provides Ww * v4 waste hauler reports and captures the full scope of the waste produced. Designate 8 a construction and demolition waste recycling area. Diligent monitoring will ensure “i that the policy is effective. 4 — 74