LA Project Achieves 98% Recycling Rate for Demolition Waste

The developers of STAPLES Center sports arena in Los Angeles achieved a remarkable

98% recycling rate for demolition waste when razing the existing North Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. More than 16,000 tons of waste were kept out of area landfills through the effort, which was done in conjunction with the City of Los Angeles Integrated Solid Waste Management Office, the Citywide Sustainable Design Task Force, and the Community Redevelopment Agency. Most of the demolition waste (concrete) was crushed and used on-site as backfill and grading. For information, call the Integrated Solid Waste Management Office at 213/847-1444.