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Putting waste segregation plans into action
No matter what type of project is planned—new construction, remodelling or deconstruction—
certain planning considerations will always apply.
1. Include requirements for waste prevention, reuse, and recycling in all bid documents and
subcontracts.
2. Identify the types of waste and estimate the amount of waste your project will generate.
3. Check out local salvage and recycling markets for each waste material your project will generate,
determine how to reuse the material on site or plan to give away discarded materials.
4. Determine the sorting and handling methods for each material and include in your plan. Central
Pollution Control Board (CPCB) or State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) guidelines may be
considered for this.
5. Determine the locations for sorting reusable and recyclable wastes and identify them clearly.
6. Establish a defined area for the operations of each trade. For example, store your scrap metal bars
from the bar-bending yard in one area so they can be sorted by dimension for future reuse.
7. Maximize the reuse of materials back into the job, by construction labour, waste recycling
businesses or used building materials stores.
8. Determine who will manage the programme. Select a manager who has an interest in salvage
and recycling. This person will be responsible for tracking waste reused and recycled, making sure
staff and contractors do not put any trash in the collection bins, insuring the bins are emptied as
needed, and keeping staff updated on progress and problems with the programme.
9. Educate labourers and subcontractors about the plan and post it in visible locations, such as at
recycling sites and in construction project offices. Ensure that they understand your plan and will
agree to comply with it. On large projects or projects you are unfamiliar with the subcontractors,
you can require compliance with the plan in your contract .
10. Incorporate education about the plan into the agendas of regularly scheduled meetings such as
project safety meetings.
11. Include everyone in the process. Encourage suggestions on more efficient methods or on adding
materials that can be salvaged or recycled.
Figure 2 Showing waste segregation containers at an international construction site
Source http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/images/trashmetal.jpg
Putting waste segregation plans into action
No matter what type of project is planned—new construction, remodelling or deconstruction—
certain planning considerations will always apply.
1. Include requirements for waste prevention, reuse, and recycling in all bid documents and
subcontracts.
2. Identify the types of waste and estimate the amount of waste your project will generate.
3. Check out local salvage and recycling markets for each waste material your project will generate,
determine how to reuse the material on site or plan to give away discarded materials.
4. Determine the sorting and handling methods for each material and include in your plan. Central
Pollution Control Board (CPCB) or State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) guidelines may be
considered for this.
5. Determine the locations for sorting reusable and recyclable wastes and identify them clearly.
6. Establish a defined area for the operations of each trade. For example, store your scrap metal bars
from the bar-bending yard in one area so they can be sorted by dimension for future reuse.
7. Maximize the reuse of materials back into the job, by construction labour, waste recycling
businesses or used building materials stores.
8. Determine who will manage the programme. Select a manager who has an interest in salvage
and recycling. This person will be responsible for tracking waste reused and recycled, making sure
staff and contractors do not put any trash in the collection bins, insuring the bins are emptied as
needed, and keeping staff updated on progress and problems with the programme.
9. Educate labourers and subcontractors about the plan and post it in visible locations, such as at
recycling sites and in construction project offices. Ensure that they understand your plan and will
agree to comply with it. On large projects or projects you are unfamiliar with the subcontractors,
you can require compliance with the plan in your contract .
10. Incorporate education about the plan into the agendas of regularly scheduled meetings such as
project safety meetings.
11. Include everyone in the process. Encourage suggestions on more efficient methods or on adding
materials that can be salvaged or recycled.
Figure 2 Showing waste segregation containers at an international construction site
Source http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/images/trashmetal.jpg
