| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.79 |
| Liaison | Larry Cook |
| Submission Date | Dec. 4, 2020 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of South Carolina
OP-20: Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Namita
Koppa Assistant Director for Program Management Office of Sustainability |
Construction and demolition materials recycled, donated, or otherwise recovered during the most recent year for which data is available within the previous three years:
Construction and demolition materials landfilled or incinerated during the most recent year for which data is available within the previous three years:
Percentage of construction and demolition materials diverted from the landfill or incinerator through recycling, donation and/or other forms of recovery:
A brief description of programs, policies, infrastructure investments, outreach efforts, and/or other factors that contributed to the diversion rate for construction and demolition waste:
The University sets a minimum goal of 75% recycling rate for C&D on all major construction and renovation projects. This is included as part of the campus green building requirements and included in all construction bids and contracts. The goal and requirement are also included in the campus Sustainable Design Guidelines. The University has worked with contractors to train their workers and develop C&D recycling plans and documentation procedures. Additionally, the University is a regular presenter at the state and regional Recycling Conferences on implementing C&D recycling for business.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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