Section 017419 - Construction Recycling

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SECTION 017419

CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

PART 1 - General

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 Not used

1.3 SUMMARY

A. Section includes:

1. C&D Material Management Plan and Deconstruction & Salvage Assessment

2. Salvaging nonhazardous demolition and construction materials

3. Recycling nonhazardous demolition and construction materials

4. Disposing of nonhazardous demolition and construction waste

5. Reporting forms and requirements for tracking C&D Material diversion and disposal

1.4 RELATED SECTIONS:

A. SECTION 011500 – Sustainable Design Requirements

B. SECTION 024100 – Selective Demolition

C. SECTION 033000 – Cast-in-Place Concrete

D. SECTION 312000 – Earth Moving

1.5 DEFINITIONS

A. C&D Material Diversion Report: Report documenting execution and status of C&D

material included in the waste management report.

B. C&D Materials Management Plan: Project specific plan for the collection/handling,

disposition (recycle, reuse, salvage, disposal), transportation and tracking of C&D

material.

C. Construction and Demolition Materials: Includes all non-hazardous solid materials

resulting from construction, renovation, alterations, repair and demolition. Includes

material that is recycled, reused, salvaged, or disposed of as garbage.

D. Construction Material: Building and site improvement materials and waste resulting from

construction, remodeling, renovation, or repair operations. Construction materials

includes packaging.

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E. Construction or Demolition Waste: Building materials with no recoverable value resulting

from construction, remodeling, renovation, or repair operations. These materials are to be

disposed of in a landfill.

F. Deconstruction and Salvage Assessment: A project specific evaluation of the materials to

be removed during a full or partial building removal.

G. Demolition Debris: Building removal materials and waste resulting from demolition or

selective demolition operations.

H. Disposal: Removal off-site of demolition and construction waste for deposit in a landfill

acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

I. Diversion: Consisting of reuse, recycling and salvage of C&D Materials.

J. Mixed Construction and Demolition (C&D) Recycling: The process of collecting mixed

recyclable materials in one container on-site. The container is taken to a C&D

processing facility where materials are separated for recycling. Containers with mixed

C&D recycling may not include items for which current recycling markets do not exist.

Non-recyclable materials must be placed into a separate waste container and disposed of

as garbage.

K. Qualified Facilities: Mixed C&D Material processing facilities certified as required.

L. Recycle: Process of sorting, cleaning, treating and reconstituting materials for re-

purposed use or for use in the manufacture of a new product.

M. Reuse: Making use of a material without altering its form. Materials can be used on-site

or reused on other projects off-site.

N. Salvage: Recovery of materials for on-site reuse, off-site sale or donation to a third party.

O. Source-Separated C&D Recycle: Process of separating recyclable materials in separate

containers as they are generated on the job-site. The separated materials are hauled

directly to an approved recycling facility providing recycling services for 100% diversion.

1.6 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General: C&D Debris shall be diverted from the landfill whenever practicable in

accordance with the county’s “Zero Waste by 2030” policy.

B. Disposal shall comply with King County Ordinance 17709 which provides in part that

diversion rates for demolition and construction debris achieve a minimum of 80%.

C. All generators, handlers and collectors of mixed and nonrecyclable C&D Waste

generated within the jurisdiction of King County shall deliver or ensure delivery to a

designated C&D receiving facility. Mixed C&D materials and non-recyclable C&D waste

generated in King County (outside of the cities of Seattle and Milton) must be sent to

designated C&D material recovery facilities or transfer stations.

1. Beginning Jan. 1, 2016, mixed construction and demolition (C&D) materials and C&D

waste from jobsites located in King County (outside of Seattle) must be sent to the

facilities listed on the King County website at https://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-

waste/programs/green-building/construction-demolition/designated-facilities.aspx

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D. Washington State regulations (WAC 173-345-040) require a separate collection container

be provided for waste at jobsites that conduct recycling. Disposal shall comply with King

County Ordinance 18166 using facilities that comply with Solid Waste Division

Construction and Demolition Material Rule.

1. An updated list of facilities for King County is available at:

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste/programs/green-building/construction-

demolition/designated-facilities.aspx.

E. The following C&D Waste disposal bans apply to generators, handlers, collectors, and

privately- and publicly-owned facilities designated by King County to manage C&D

Waste, as authorized under King County Code Title 10:

1. As of January 1, 2016, the following materials are banned from disposal:

a. Concrete, asphalt paving and bricks, unpainted, without a hazardous constituent,

and not attached to other materials.

b. Metal, ferrous and nonferrous – includes composite, multi-metal products or

products with nonmetal contaminants but metal content must be more than 90

percent by weight of the material.

c. Cardboard – includes with tape, staples, and other fasteners and is dry and free

of contamination such as paint, grease, grime or dirt.

d. Unpainted new construction gypsum scrap that is dry and does not have

adhering spackling compound or excessive water damage that would prevent

recycling.

e. Unpainted/untreated wood – excludes particle board and laminated veneer wood.

2. Exceptions:

a. Bans do not apply where C&D Wastes are painted, have hazardous or asbestos

containing constituents, are glued, nailed or otherwise connected to other

material types, are present only in very small quantities, or are generated during

disaster emergency situations where disaster debris needs to be removed

quickly and recycling options are not available.

b. Waste residual from designated C&D Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) may

contain up to 10 percent by total combined weight of the materials listed above,

based on the sampling methodology specified in the King County C&D MRF

Waste Residual Sampling Protocol.

3. In addition to the C&D materials banned from disposal by King County and the City

of Seattle the following materials often have viable recycling markets and should be

diverted for recycling whenever possible.

a. Carpet

b. Carpet pad

c. Window glass

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d. Field office material, including office paper, aluminum cans, glass, plastic,

batteries.

F. Diversion Rates

1. King County: Disposal for all King County capital projects shall comply with King

County Code 18.17.020 which provides in part that diversion rates for demolition

and construction debris achieve a minimum of 80%. Disposal shall comply with

K.C.C.10.30 using facilities that comply with Solid Waste Division Construction and

Demolition Waste Rule.

2. Projects using the Scorecard achieve points by achieving diversion rates of 50, 75

and 95% under credit CM 1.1-1.3.

3. LEED Rating System (for all non-residential projects): Projects using LEED achieve

points for achieving diversion rates of 50% (1 point) and 75%(1 additional point, 2

points total) under LEED 2009 MRc2.1-2.2 with an additional point available at 95%

diversion under Innovation in Design. All King County capital projects are required to

achieve 80% diversion and thus will be able to pursue at least 2 points in LEED

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with hauling, diversion, and disposal regulations of

authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Preconstruction Conference: A portion of the Preconstruction Conference shall be

dedicated to discussing C&D debris management, including:

1. Review methods and procedures related to C&D materials management, including

the requirements of each trade.

2. Review and discuss C&D materials management plan including responsibilities of

each subcontractor.

3. Review C&D debris diversion goal(s) and reporting requirements.

4. Review and finalize procedures for materials separation into container(s) for mixed

recycling, source separated container(s) if applicable and disposal/trash container.

5. Review container labeling. Verify availability of containers needed to avoid delays.

6. Review plan to maintain proper container signage through to the completion of the

project

7. Review procedures for periodic container collection and transportation to diversion

and disposal facilities.

C. Weekly Review: Discuss C&D debris management at least weekly during standard

safety/coordination meetings.

1. Possible Topics

a. Discuss highlights and shortcomings of the previous week’s diversion program

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b. Overall project diversion rate in comparison to goals

c. Upcoming C&D issues on site

1) Moving/Locations of containers

2) Source separated bins on site for specific scopes/contractors

D. Orientations: Include C&D debris management in subcontractor site orientations.

1.8 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following according to SECTION 01 33 00.

1. C&D Materials Management Plan: Submit plan prior to Preconstruction Conference.

2. Deconstruction and Salvage Assessment

3. C&D Materials Diversion Report(s): Submit completed waste report form prior to or

as part of Substantial Completion. Sample report form is included at the end of this

Section. Online reporting is also acceptable, as approved by the Project

Representative.

1.9 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN

A. Material Identification: Indicate anticipated types and quantities of demolition and

construction material generated by the Work.

B. C&D Material Reduction Work Plan: List each type of C&D material and whether it will be

salvaged, recycled, or disposed of in landfill. Include total quantity of each type of debris,

quantity for each means of recovery, and handling and transportation procedures.

C. Salvaged Materials

1. Reuse: For materials that will be salvaged and reused in this Project, describe

methods for preparing and storing salvaged materials before incorporation into the

Work.

2. For Sale: For materials that will be sold to individuals and organizations, include a

brief description of how the materials will be marketed for sale. Include list of their

names, addresses, and telephone numbers.

3. Donation: For materials that will be donated to individuals and organizations,

include names of recipient (if known).

D. Recycled Materials: Include list of local receivers and processors likely to be used and

type of recycled materials each will accept. Include names, addresses, and telephone

numbers.

E. Disposed Materials: Indicate how and where waste will be disposed of. Include name,

address, and telephone number of each transfer station that is intended to be used.

Include also the landfill(s) in which the waste will be disposed.

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F. Handling and Transportation Procedures: Include method that will be used for separating

recyclable materials from waste including sizes of containers, container labeling, and

designated location where materials separation will be performed.

G. General: Develop a C&D Materials Management Plan for this project that:

1. Is consistent with King County Ordinance 17709. King County projects can use the

C&D Materials Management Plan Template within the Sustainable Infrastructure

Scorecard/Annual Green Building Reporting form at:

http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/greenbuilding/scorecard.asp

. The plan should

be based on the one submitted at 30% design phase by the design team with any

appropriate updates for changes in design that influence materials management.

2. LEED Construction Waste Management Plans are not required to be in a specific

format. Specific information needs to be included in the Plan. The King County

above fulfill the LEED requirements and the C&D Plan can be used for LEED.

H. All non-recyclable C&D materials must be placed in a separate waste container, destined

for a landfill. A separate container is required by Washington State Law – WAC 173-345-

040

1.10 DECONSTRUCTION AND SALVAGE ASSESSMENT

A. General: If a salvage assessment has not already been provided, conduct a

deconstruction and salvage assessment of the structure and equipment to be removed

during the project using the template at the end of this section.

B. The Deconstruction and Salvage Assessment (DSA) must be submitted as part of the

C&D Materials Management Plan.

C. A 3

party verifying agent is required for projects involving whole building removal/interior

renovation.

1.11 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIAL DIVERSION REPORT

A. The Final Construction Material Management Report shall include the following.

1. For each material recycled, reused, or salvaged from the Project:

2. The total amount of the material, in tons or cubic yards.

3. The receiving party.

4. Net total costs or savings to the Project.

5. Manifests, weight tickets, receipts and invoices.

6. For mixed materials, include the appropriate monthly or quarterly construction and

demolition (C&D) diversion/recycling rate of the receiving facility. These rates are

available on-line at

http://www.seattle.gov/util/ForBusinesses/Construction/CDWasteManagement/Recycling

Requirements/CertifiedFacilities/index.htm. Note that mixed materials must only be

recyclable materials. All non-recyclable C&D materials must be placed in a separate

waste container, destined for a landfill.

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7. The total amount (in tons or cubic yards) of material disposed of as waste from the

Project, the location of the receiving facility, and the total disposal cost. Include

manifests, weight tickets, receipts and invoices.

a. Disposal Receipts: Copy of receipts issued by a disposal facility for C&D waste

that is disposed in a landfill.

b. Recycling Receipts: Copy of receipts issued by approved recycling facilities for

mixed materials. Include weight tickets from the recycling hauler or material

recovery facility and verification of the recycling rate for mixed loads at the

facility.

c. Salvaged Materials Documentation: Types and quantities, by weight, for

materials salvaged for reuse on site, sold or donated to a third party.

B. Note that material used as Alternative Daily Cover (ADC) or Industrial Waste Stabilizer

(IWS) do not count as diversion within the City of Seattle or King County. LEED v2009 for

New Construction allows the use of ADC and IWS to be counted as diverted. LEED for

Homes allows ADC and IWS to be counted as 50% diverted. LEED v4 does not allow

ADC or IWS to be counted as diverted. No LEED system includes hazardous waste or

land clearing debris in calculations.

C. Provide final C&D report and documentation as required.

1. King County: King County projects must report C&D diversion via the Sustainable

Infrastructure Scorecard/Annual Green Building Reporting form or via the use of

Green Halo on-line C&D tracking software (https://greenhalosystems.com/

2. Projects using the Sustainable Infrastructure Scorecard/ annual reporting form

available at: http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/greenbuilding/scorecard.asp

not need to provide additional reporting. Final C&D Materials Diversion Report shall

be submitted at project completion.

3. LEED Rating System: Projects using LEED must complete the Credit Form and

provide required uploads (CWM Plan, Commingle Facility Diversion Rate

Documentation) directly through the project’s LEED Online portal.

1.12 RESOURCES

A. King County Solid Waste Division Construction & Demolition Materials Diversion website:

http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/greenbuilding/construction-demolition.asp

for

general information on King County’s construction recycling program, program contact

and online resources.

1. Contact the King County Solid Waste Division at (206)477-4466 or

swd@kingcounty.gov

2. Publications may also be found on-line at www.greentools.us.

a. King County’s “What Do I Do With . . . ?” on-line database

https://info.kingcounty.gov/Services/recycling-garbage/Solid-Waste/what-do-i-do-

with/King County GreenTools Construction Recycling Directory

http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/greenbuilding/construction-demolition.asp

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3. King County Solid Waste Division List of C&D Recycling Facilities

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste/programs/green-building/construction-

demolition/designated-facilities.aspx).

4. Contact Kinley Deller of King County GreenTools at (206) 477-5272

PART 2 - PRODUCTS ¾ NOT USED

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

A. General: Provide handling instructions, containers, storage, signage, transportation, and

other items as required to implement waste management plan during the entire duration

of the Contract.

B. Containers for C&D waste to be recycled and/or diverted clearly labeled with a list of

acceptable and unacceptable materials

1. The list of acceptable materials must be the same as the materials recycled at the

recycling processor or receiving material recovery facility.

2. Container labels, including list of acceptable and unacceptable materials shall be in

language(s) and/or pictures understood by all the Contractor’s and Subcontractors’

workers.

3. Protect and manage containers and their contents in accordance with the

requirements of the recycling processor or receiving material recovery facility

C. Engage a waste diversion management coordinator to be responsible for implementing,

monitoring, and reporting status of the waste diversion management work plan. The

designated coordinator shall be someone who is present at Project site full time for

duration of Project.

D. Include a C&D Materials reduction provision in material purchasing agreements for

construction materials requesting that to the greatest extent possible materials and

equipment be delivered in packaging made of recyclable material, the amount of

packaging be reduced and packaging be taken back for reuse or recycling. Require that

subcontractors have the same waste reduction provisions in material purchasing

agreements.

E. Training: Train employees, subcontractors, and suppliers on proper waste management

procedures.

1. Distribute waste diversion plan to all on-site employees, subcontractors and

suppliers before starting the work. Review plan procedures and locations

established for salvage, recycling, reuse and disposal with new employees.

F. Site Access and Temporary Controls: Conduct waste management operations to ensure

minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, walkways, and other adjacent occupied

and used facilities. Designate and label specific areas on Project site necessary for

separating materials that are to be salvaged, recycled, and reused.

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G. Conduct regular visual inspections of containers, and remove any unacceptable

materials.

3.2 SALVAGING DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

A. Salvaged Items for Reuse in the Work:

1. Clean salvaged items.

a. Pack or crate items after cleaning. Identify contents of containers.

b. Store items in a secure area until installation.

c. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.

d. Install salvaged items to comply with installation requirements for new materials

and equipment. Provide connections, supports, and miscellaneous materials

necessary to make items functional for use indicated.

B. Salvaged Items for Removal From Site:

1. Clean salvaged items.

a. Pack or crate items after cleaning. Identify contents of containers.

b. Store items in a secure area until delivery.

c. Transport items to a storage area designated by Project Representative

d. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.

3.3 RECYCLING DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

A. Packaging:

1. Cardboard and Boxes: Break down packaging into flat sheets. Bundle and store in

a dry location.

2. Polystyrene Packaging: Separate and bag materials.

3. Pallets: As much as possible, collect pallets for reuse, and require deliveries using

pallets to remove pallets from Project site. For pallets that remain on-site, recycle

with clean wood.

4. Crates: Break down crates and recycle with clean wood.

B. Wood Materials:

1. Clean Sawdust: Bag sawdust that does not contain painted or treated wood.

2. Reusable: Sort and stack materials according to size, type, and length as required

for reuse.

3. Non-Reusable:

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a. Clean wood shall be recycled.

b. Painted and treated wood should be disposed of as waste.

C. Concrete:

1. Pulverize concrete to maximum size suitable for recycling or reuse applications

identified in the C&D Materials Management Plan.

2. Reinforcement may need to be removed and recycled with other metals, dependent

on the requirements of the concrete receiving facility

3. Concrete removed as a result of selective demolition shall be recycled by

transporting to established concrete recycling facilities.

4. Contractor shall maintain records, including weight tickets, of all recycled concrete

loads and provide to King County a compilation of tons of concrete recycled upon

project completion.

D. Green Waste (Landclearing) Recycling

1. Green waste, such as trees, plants, and brush, removed as a result of selective

demolition shall be recycled by delivery to established compost facilities. Contractor

shall maintain records, including weight tickets, of all recycled green waste loads

and provide to King County a compilation of tons of green waste recycled upon

project completion.

E. Scrap Metal Recycling: Separate metals by type.

1. Scrap metal, such as fencing and old reinforcement bar, removed as a result of

selective demolition shall be recycled at established metal recycling facilities.

Candidate facilities are listed below, but do not represent an endorsement.

Contractor may propose alternative facilities.

2. Contractor shall maintain records, including weight tickets, of all recycled metal

loads and provide to King County a compilation of tons of scrap metal recycled upon

project completion.

3.4 DISPOSAL OF WASTE (TRASH)

A. General: Except for items or materials to be salvaged, recycled, or otherwise reused,

remove waste materials from Project site and legally dispose of them, via a transfer

station acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Containers for C&D waste to be disposed in landfill shall be clearly labeled.

C. Some materials, such as filter fabric, plastic perforated pipe, pipe insulation, and roofing

felt/protection board, are not readily recyclable. Such material is to be disposed of as

waste. Contractor is responsible for loading and transportation of solid waste. Weight

tickets of solid waste loads are to be maintained and written documentation provided to

King County upon project completion.

D. Except as otherwise specified, do not allow waste materials that are to be disposed of to

accumulate on-site.

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E. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces

and areas.

F. Burning: Do not burn or incinerate waste materials.

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