Objective - USGBC



Objective

The objective of this application is to recruit two projects to pilot C&D recycling in Saint Louis County. One of the projects should be for construction/remodeling of a medium sized structure (20,000-40,000ft2) and the second project should be for a demolition of a medium to large structure.

Background

C&D waste diversion in the St. Louis region is minimal. According to a recent study conducted by a joint effort of St. Louis County, ReSource St. Louis, USGBC-Missouri Gateway and Missouri Enterprise, the St. Louis region annually adds one million tons of C&D waste to area landfills. Looking at the bigger picture, our region contributes to these statistics: construction and demolition materials comprise 25-30 percent of U.S. solid waste annually, but the current recycling rate for construction and demolition waste is just 20-30 percent.

It is imperative that the St. Louis regional building industry move quickly toward more sustainable practices for several reasons:

Compliance – New Federal Mandates

In 2009, President Obama issued “Executive Order 13514 – Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance” that mandates the federal government to divert at least 50% of construction and demolition material and debris by the end of 2015.

Regional Sustainability

C&D waste diversion reduces the amount of waste that goes to area landfills and environmental impacts from air pollution, raw materials extraction, and transportation.

Cost Savings and Job Creation

C&D waste has value – both as recycled and reused material. Avoiding disposal can lower tipping fees and transportation costs. In addition, C&D deconstruction, reuse and recycling creates and sustains jobs.

Pilot Program Description

This Pilot Program seeks to demonstrate that C&D waste diversion is the best-practice solution for a sustainable, economically viable community and will serve as a basis for ongoing education and training accessible to the entire building industry.

The Program will utilize three waste diversion strategies:

1. Reduce:

a. Avoiding planning errors

b. Eliminating or reducing cross-contamination

c. Reducing breakage

d. Controlling material handling

2. Reuse:

a. Material salvage for resale or donation

b. Material salvage for current project reuse

c. Material salvage and storage for future project reuse

d. Take-back programs with manufacturers

3. Recycle/Compost: to the fullest extent

A Waste Diversion Plan will be developed in partnership with the contractor and subcontractors which will include:

• Waste stream analysis (pre-cycling)

• Market assessment for materials placement

• Diversion rates and volume tracking

• Collection equipment needs assessment and management

• Hauling and distribution needs assessment

• Onsite management plan

• Training Program for staff

• Program documentation and cost analysis

Reimbursement of hauling costs related to reuse and recycling will be included in the pilot project.

Projects selected for this pilot shall sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Resource St. Louis agreeing to implement the mutually approved waste diversion strategies indentified in the Waste Diversion Plan.

Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Pilot Project Application

Project Information

Name of Company:_________________ _________________________________________________________________________

Street: _______________________________________ City, State, Zip Code:___________________________________________

Phone:___________________________Website:___________________________________________________________________

Project Manager: ______________________________________________ Work Phone:___________________________________

Cell Phone:__________________________________Email:__________________________________________________________ This project is (circle one):

a. A construction of a free standing building Size______________________________ft2

b. A demolition of a building Size______________________________ft2

c. A building rehab Size______________________________ft2

Is this project seeking LEED Certification? Yes No

Project Address (must be located in Saint Louis County)

Street: _______________________________________ City, Zip Code:___________________________________

Project Start Date: ______________________________Anticipated Completion Date: _______________________

Description of Project_________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please list materials from this project that you feel may be able to be salvaged, reused, recycled or composted:

Do you have experience with C&D waste diversion? Yes No

Why are you interested in participating in this Pilot Project?_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Have you previously heard of ReSource St. Louis? Yes No

Would you be interested in classroom deconstruction training, such as Waste Cap? Yes No

Funding for this project comes from a grant from St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District with supplemental funding from Saint Louis County Department of Health Solid Waste Management Program utilizing voter approved landfill surcharge funds.

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Please scan and email or mail completed application by January 31st, 2012 to:

Chris Kalter

CKalter@

Saint Louis County Solid Waste Management Program

111 S. Meramec

Clayton, MO 63105

Questions: 314.615.8933

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