University of New Hampshire
OP-19: Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion

Following is the Waste Recycling Plan set forth by UNH Facilities Design & Construction and Shawmut Design & Construction for the James Hall Renovation, in concert with the LEED-NC 2.2 Submittal Template, MR Credit 2.1/2,2: Construction Waste Management. Waste Recycling Plan: • Shawmut Design and Construction will provide a Recycling Area with several dumpsters / collection containers for the separation of materials. The amount and size of containers / dumpsters will be determined by the on site Recycling Coordinators and will be dependent on the phase of construction activity and the level of specific waste being generated. • Dumpsters will be hauled off site to licensed recyclable material receivers and will be processed. An itemized description of the load including weight and manifest will be required from recycler / material processor. The recycling coordinator will keep a detailed record of recycled materials and will submit this information pursuant to LEED Credit MR2.2. • The majority of waste will be separated on site and recycled using the specific materials containers. For the remaining, miscellaneous waste, a General Refuse Dumpster will be placed on site. This dumpster will be hauled to a general recycling facility to be separated and recycled to the greatest extent possible. Remaining debris will be disposed of in a landfill. • Recycling containers will be located in close proximity to the existing building and the ongoing work. Each container will be clearly labeled with acceptable / unacceptable material lists. All subcontractors will be contractually bound to the recycling effort and informed of the importance of non-contamination with other waste materials. • Recycling coordinators will inspect containers regularly to ensure that no contamination is occurring and that public waste is not being deposited into the containers. The UNH Planning, Design and Construction Guidelines also describe that attention must be given to the proper sorting and recycling of construction and demolition materials. More here: http://www.unh.edu/ecd/design_standards/chapter_1.html

The data reported herein is reflective of the James Hall renovation which earned a LEED Gold certification. James Hall happens to be the home to the department of Natural Resources & The Environment. Construction began in September 2008 and the building was reopened for classes in January 2010. The James Hall renovation was the only major construction project during its time, and thus is reflective of data for Fiscal Year 2009 and Fiscal Year 2010.