More Resources—Non-hazardous
Construction and Demolition Waste Minimization
Associated General Contractors of America Environmental Services [AGC of America, Website]
AGC provides environmental information, networking opportunities and effective advocacy for construction professionals. AGC publishes on-point articles and fact sheets on key environmental actions, deadlines, requirements and initiatives that may impact the construction industry. AGC organizes an annual Contractors Environmental Conference and holds educational webinars on hot topics. In addition, AGC regularly disseminates environmental news via social media on Twitter (@AGCEnvironment). AGC sponsors and contributes to the Construction Industry Compliance Assistance Center, which is the association’s “go-to” resource on federal and state environmental requirements that affect construction activities. AGC advocates on behalf of its members in the regulatory and legislative arenas. AGC invites its members to join its Environmental Forum to stay informed, connect and take action on critical issues.
RCRA
INFOCUS Construction, Demolition, and Renovation.
Most C&D
debris is nonhazardous and is not regulated by EPA. Under RCRA, however,
if you generate hazardous waste you are required to follow certain procedures
when generating, storing, transporting, or disposing of it. In addition,
many states have specific definitions of C&D debris that effectively
determine what materials are allowed to be disposed of in nonhazardous
waste landfills, C&D landfills, or incinerators. Even if federal
or state regulations do not apply to your business, you should make efforts
to keep the hazardous components of the wastes you generate out of landfills
to conserve natural resources and protect human health and the environment.
Follow the suggestions outlined in this issue for ways to reduce, reuse,
and recycle your waste.
EPA's Construction and Demolition Debris Website
Includes sections on managing and reducing C&D debris. Also, a topic-based list of C&D resources can be found at this site.
Characterization
of Building-Related Construction and Demolition Debris in the United States
The purpose of this report is to characterize the quantity and composition
of building-related construction and demolition (C&D) debris generated
in the United States, and to summarize the waste management practices
for this waste stream. C&D debris is produced when new structures are
built and when existing structures are renovated or demolished. Structures
include all residential and nonresidential buildings as well as public
works projects, such as streets and highways, bridges, piers, and dams.
Many state definitions of C&D debris also include trees, stumps, earth,
and rock from the clearing of construction sites. (94 pages)
Peaks
to Prairies Residential Construction Technical Assistance
Resource efficient building practices will allow residential construction
professionals to meet consumer demand, increase profits, provide savings
for the consumer and enhance marketing opportunities while using resources
in a sustainable manner.
Construction Waste Management Database
One way that the federal government is promoting responsible waste management
is through the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) online Construction
Waste Management Database. The interactive database, installed online by Steven
Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA), is a free service for those seeking information
on companies that haul, collect, and process debris from construction projects.
Managing Your Environmental Responsibilities (MYER)
A Planning Guide for Construction and Development This document explains in detail the environmental obligations that construction companies can face across the various federal laws (stormwater, air, wetlands, waste, etc.). Use it to factor in costs during the bidding process, assign responsibilities and use the checklists to self-audit.
Thermostat Recycling Corporation
An industry funded group that collects old mercury containing thermostats.
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