Loyola Marymount University
OP-19: Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion

Loyola Marymount University (LMU) seeks to recover all recyclable discards and out-throws from construction and demolition (C&D) activities. This includes, but is not limited to, materials such as copper, brass, aluminum, alloys, wood, concrete and greenwaste. It also includes recyclable discards from ancillary activities associated with construction and renovation projects, including materials such as pallets, cardboard, paper products, beverage containers and other materials deemed worthy of recovery by the University Recycling Program. LMU reserves the right to retain any recyclable materials that may generate revenue for the University. LMU requires the recycling of construction and demolition (C&D) debris. These requirements affect all construction projects such as new construction, remodels and partial demolitions, and require that all C&D materials removed from the project are properly recycled. These requirements prohibit any C&D recyclable materials from being placed in trash or sent to a landfill. C&D materials source-separated at the construction site for reuse or recycling must be taken to a facility that reuses or recycles those materials. All mixed C&D debris must be transported off-site by a certified hauler and taken to a registered facility that can process mixed C&D debris and divert a minimum of 65% (75% for projects working toward LEED Certification) of the material from landfill. LMU’s Manager of Solid Waste & Recycling must be provided with copies of tare and transport tickets for each load removed from the site at the conclusion of the project. Additionally, hauler tonnage reports must be provided documenting all non-recyclable discards associated with the project that were hauled to a landfill or waste-to-energy facility.