Green Building Discussion

 

Topic: Construction and Demolition Waste Info

Discussion Participants:

• Mark Carr looking for info on construction waste
• Greg Flynn with info and a web site
• Terry Brennan recommends Joe LaQuatra
• Debbie Allen wrote a report for Portland
• Russell Clark with some more references
• Michael Totten recommends Gail Lindsey
• Greg Flynn with more on WateSpec

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Mark Carr looking for info on construction waste

From: MarkCarr2@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 1996 6:14 PM

I am working on a grant proposal for a pilot construction and demolition debris (C&D) recycling and waste reduction project in Kansas City. I am stymied by lack of information about the proportions of waste that come from home construction and remodeling vs the portion that comes from Industrial construction and remodeling. While I suspect the industrial is larger, I need some hard data. Can anyone point me to some sources for this information?

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Greg Flynn with info and a web site

From: Bnartist@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 1996 7:36 PM

I am a co-author with Judy Kincaid and Cheryl Walker of "WasteSpec: Model Specifications for Construction Waste Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling". To find out more go to my web site http://members.aol.com/bnartist and follow the WasteSpec link.

Greg Flynn Architect PO Box 6036 Raleigh NC 27628 919-829-0249 greg flynn architect

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Terry Brennan recommends Joe LaQuatra

From: TBren46501@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 1996 1:45 PM

Try Joe LaQuatra at the Homebuilders Institute, 800-795-7955.

-Terry-

Debbie Allen wrote a report for Portland

From: Debbi Allen
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 1996 2:07 PM

C&D Waste Reply

I've done quite extensive waste characterization studies of the C&D waste stream - you can contact Metro here in Portland, Oregon at (503) 797-1663 and ask for Bryce Jacobson - he can send you reports on both the residential as well as commercial/industrial - as well as the actual breakout of tons for each. If you have any further questions feel free to contact me. Debbi Allen, River City Resource Group,Inc. (503)248-4550

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Russell Clark with some more references

From: Russell Clark
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 1996 6:10 PM

Hey Mark,

I worked on a report with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (Philadelphia Office) for the Mid-Atlantic Consortium of Recycling and Economic Development Officials and EPA Region III called, "A Status Report: Building Material Reuse/Recycling in the Residential Construction Industry and Case Studies from the Mid-Atlantic Region and Around the Nation." In it are many references to people, programs, and projects related to C&D Reuse and Recycling.

Two "experts" I have worked with who would also be good contacts:

Peter Yost - National Association of Homebuilders Research Center (301) 249-4000 x542

Robin Snyder - EPA's Urban and Economic Development Division (202) 260-8331

Like someone else said, Portland seemed to be the most successful region along with North Carolina's Triangle J area.

Good Luck, RUSS actlocally@worldnet.att.net

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Michael Totten recommends Gail Lindsey

From: Michael Totten
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 1996 6:50 AM

Email Gail Lindsey and ask her how to get a copy of Waste Spec, prepared in North Carolina for encouarging the reduction, and the capture and reuse, recycle of building construction wastes.

Gail Lindsey (Dhararch@aol.com)

Michael Totten, Director, Center for Renewable Energy & Sustainable Technology (CREST) 1200 18th Street N.W., Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 530-2231 Fax: (202) 887-0497 Email: mpt@crest.org Web: http://solstice.crest.org/

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Greg Flynn with more on WateSpec

From: Bnartist@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 1996 10:45 AM

"WasteSpec is a manual which, for the first time, provides architects and engineers with both model specifications and background information addressing waste reduction, reuse, and recycling before and during construction and demolition. The 114-page manual includes model specifications tailored to all sixteen divisions of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) system of specifications. Each provision includes a cost implication symbol. The manual also includes background information on alternatives for handling construction and demolition waste, information specifically designed for bidders on how to estimate recyclable waste, a sample waste management plan, a checklist of 135 materials and items typically contained in demolished buildings, and a list of resources for further information. WasteSpec comes in a three-ring binder with a computer disk containing the model specifications in a generic format that can be electronically cut and pasted into a specifier's standard specifications."

Contact: Judy Kincaid, Solid Waste Planning Director Triangle J Council of Governments P.O. Box 12276 Research Triangle Park NC 27709 Phone (919) 558-9343 Fax (919) 549-9390 email: jkincaid@vnet.net

WasteSpec: Model Specifications for Construction Waste Reduction, Reuse, Recycling (1995), 114 pages, $28.00. Includes disk. Specify Word Perfect for DOS, Microsoft Word for DOS, or Microsoft Word for Macintosh. MUST RECEIVE PAYMENT IN ADVANCE. Price includes all shipping and handling charges. Make check payable to Triangle J Council of Governments.

WasteSpec was reviewed by Environmental Building News Volume 4, Number 5, September/October 1995, p18. For more information go to: WasteSpec where you can also print or download a copy of the order form.

Greg Flynn Architect PO Box 6036, Raleigh NC 27628 (919) 829-0249 bnartist@aol.com