Dalhousie University
OP-19: Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion

Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste comes from four key sources: minor renovations, workshops, new building demolition and construction, and major renovations. Contractors are responsible for diverting material from the landfill for major renovations and new construction. The university has opened on average a new building every year. Dalhousie has a green building policy that supports LEED gold certification or higher. C&D waste diversion is targeted to reach high levels of diversion. The local municipality also has a minimum C&D bylaw for 75% diversion from the landfill. At the main campuses two C&D depots have been set up with metal, concrete, wood, and mixed C&D bins. Materials from workshops and minor renovations handled by Dal staff goes to the two depot areas for pick-up. New Construction C&D is tracked as part of the LEED process. Smaller projects handled by outside contractors must divert C&D. Currently this data is not tracked, though local landfills turn away C&D product. Data for this credit is derived from new construction, Dal operations, and a proxy calculation for minor projects. Average C&D diversion ranges to 80 to 100%. With most in the 85% area. Use 85% as proxy to identify material landfilled.