TOWN
OF
CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION
TIPS & RESOURCES
New construction, renovation and demolition projects generate over 20 percent of
in the country. The purpose of the information in this brochure is to help you
learn how to recycle and reuse materials to divert them from the waste
stream during new construction, renovation, and demolition.
PLANNING & STRATEGIES
Each time you throw away your project's waste you are paying twice for materials:
*First to buy them
*And again to throw out what you don't use
Cost Effective Planning
Use ANR C&D Waste Reduction Plan download @ www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/recycling/CandD.htm
*Keep it simple
*Involve all personnel
*Target materials with potential for reuse & recycle
*Plan for separation, collection and storage
*Identify available markets for reuse & recycle
Reduce waste by preventing it from being generated in the first place:
*Use standard dimensions in building design
*Use techniques such as increased spacing of joists and studs and in-line framing
*Use green building materials such as products with recycled content and used materials.
RESOURCES
Green Building Materials Website - www.vgbn.org/weblinks.php
Waste Management Division - www.anr.state.vt.us/dec
ReCycle North - www.recyclenorth.org
A Metal Dumpster is available for free recycling of metal only during the months of May & September Call 285-2101 for information.
This
information has been made possible through a grant from the Vermont Solid Waste
Implementation Program to the Town of
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