CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT:
New Construction & Remodeling Bibliography
ARTICLES/MAGAZINES:
Environmental Building News: A monthly newsletter on environmentally sustainable design and construction. $67 per year for individuals or $127/year for institutions or companies w/ 25+ employees. To order, contact EBN, RR1, Box 161, Brattleboro, VT 05301, (802) 257-7300, FAX: (802) 257-7304, EBN@Sover.net, http://www.ebuild.com
Environmental Design & Construction: New bi-monthly periodical devoted to green building. Distributed at no charge currently to 18,000 subscribers (supported by building industry advertising). To order, contact ED&C, PO Box 3304, Northbrook, IL 60065. 847 291-5224. EnvDC@aol.com.
BOOKS:
Cost-Effective Home Building: A Design and Construction Handbook, NAHB Research Center, 1994. (90 pages) Contact the NAHB Research Center at (800) 638-8556 to purchase a copy. A guide to Optimum Value Engineering (OVE) / efficient framing and design techniques. Useful as a waste reduction strategy.ORGANIZATIONS:
The California Integrated Waste Management Board has many printed resources on construction waste which are available on-line. (916) 255-2296 or http://www.ciwmb.ca.govThe Clean Washington Center works towards developing markets for recycled materials through recycling technology and market development expertise and services. CWC works in partnership with business, industry, and local government to increase the manufacturing capacity for materials recovered from the waste stream, thereby conserving our natural resources, lowering solid waste costs and strengthening the local economy. The CWC provides Washington manufacturers with a comprehensive program of technical assistance in four areas: Business Development, Recycling Technology, Product Marketing, and Policy Research & Analysis. CWC is also the managing partner of the Recycling Technology Assistance Partnership (ReTAP), a national network to develop and share recycling technology tools, strategies and information among service providers throughout the country.
The CWC is a not-for-profit organization within the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER). PNWER is a regional economic development and public policymaking entity based in Seattle. For further information, please call CWC at (206) 464-7040.
The Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA) addresses the needs and concerns of the construction materials recycling industry. Can provide help locating processors or equipment manufacturers. Contact Bill Turley at (312) 609-4241 or bill_turley@intertec.com
The NAHB Research Center has conducted waste audits and waste management pilots in the field with builders and remodelers and has published a number of documents relating to new home construction, remodeling, and deconstruction. See list below under publications. (800) 898-2842 or http://www.nahbrc.org
Portland’s METRO has fact sheets and other informational materials relating to construction waste management. Contact them at (503) 234-3000 or visit their web site at http://www.multnomah.lib.or.us/metro/rem/rwp/constrcy.html
The Triangle J Council of Governments in North Carolina has fostered innovative waste management techniques and produced a guide (Waste Spec) to writing waste management plans into project specifications (see publication list below) as well as 10 case stuides of projects employing Waste Spec. Contact Judy Kincaid at (919) 549-0551 or visit their web site at http://www.tjcog.dst.nc.us/TJCOG/case1.htm.
The Used Building Materials Association (UBMA) represents non-profit and for-profit organizations involved in the acquisition and/or redistribution of used building materials. Contact UBMA at 877-221-8262 or http://ubma.pangea.ca
PUBLICATIONS:
Residential Construction Waste Management: A Builder’s Field Guide,
How to Save Money and Landfill Space, 1997. A general resource for builders interested in reducing disposal of construction waste or developing a waste management plan. Contact the NAHB Research Center at (800) 638-8556 for a free copy ($5 + s&h).
Deconstruction: Building Disassembly and Material Salvage - The Riverdale Case Study, , June, 1997. The deconstruction of a 2,000 sq. ft. multi-family residence is used to evaluate issues of feasibility and cost-effectiveness. Contains detailed analysis of labor requirements, costs, hazmat management, salvage values. . Contact the NAHB Research Center at (800) 638-8556 for a copy ($10 +$5 s&h) or available free at project-sponsoring EPA web site at www.smartgrowth.org.
Waste Management: A Field Guide for Remodelers, Winter 1998. NOT YET AVAILABLE
Current list of some gypsum recycling equipment. NAHB Resarch Center resource.
National Wood Recycling Directory
This comprehensive reference book provides an overview of wood recycling, lists products made from recycled wood, gives categorical examples of products that can be recycled, provides contact information for regional recycling coordinators, and most importantly, provides a nationwide listing of wood residue receiving centers. The National Wood Recycling Directory was designed to help individuals, groups, communities, builders, remodelers, and demolition contractors avoid costly landfill fees and better utilize the resource by identifying receiving sites for recovered wood. Individual copies of the directory are free, with a charge of $5.00 to cover shipping and handling. To receive a copy, send $5.00 to AF&PA's National Wood Recycling Directory, 1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20036. The guide is searchable on-line at http://www.afandpa.org/Recycling/Wood/Search.htm
WasteSpec: Model Specifications for Construction Waste Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling
The guide presents model specs organized by the SIC code which can be incorporated into an architect’s or engineer’s specification of a project. Available in printed and disk form from Triangle J Council of Governments at (919) 549-0551.
BROCHURES:
How to Clean-Up in the Construction Waste Management Business: A Small Business Opportunity in Disposal and Recycling Services, 1997. Contact the NAHB Research Center at (800) 638-8556 for a free copy.
Jobsite Recycling: A Builder’s Blueprint: Putting a Lid on Waste Removal Costs, EPA 231-F-97-007, August 1997. Contact the NAHB Research Center at (800) 638-8556 for a free copy.
Construction Waste Management, A Guide for Municipalities, EPA 231-F-97-006, August 1997. Contact the NAHB Research Center at (800) 638-8556 for a free copy.
From Roofs to Roads…Recycling Asphalt Roofing Shingles into Paving Materials, 1998—DRAFT. Contact the NAHB Research Center at (800) 638-8556 for a free copy.
Carpet & Padding: Reuse & Recycling Opportunities, 1998—DRAFT. Contact the NAHB Research Center at (800) 638-8556 for a free copy.
Other Waste Management Web sites:
The Salvaged Building Materials Exchange - http://www.greenguide.com/exchange/index.html
The Renovator’s Resource - http://www.novasight.com/renovator/
CBOT Recyclables Exchange - http://cbot-recycle.com/indexst.html
On-Line Forums/Discussion Groups:
Environmental Design & Construction: http://www.bnp.com/cgi-bin/edc/BBS/bbs_forum.cgi?forum=edc
Green Building List (run by Iris Communications and EBN) - to sign up: greenbuilding-request@crest.org.
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