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Targeted Materials
● The following major waste streams that constitute at least 5% by {weight or volume} are
targeted for diversion. See the “Expected Waste Streams & Disposal Procedures” table for
additional materials that are targeted for diversion from landfill. The percentage shown is the
approximate percent by {weight or volume} that each material comprises out of the total
waste material.
1. Plastic – 10%
2. Cardboard and Papers – 5%
3. Scrap metal –30%
4. Wood products – 30%
5. Gypsums – 5%
Separation Procedures
● Separate materials onsite into multiple containers labeled for each material type.
● See the “Expected Waste Streams & Disposal Procedures” table for additional diversion and
handling information specific to each anticipated material stream.
- Excess bricks: Materials such as bricks, cement, and masonry sand after the
construction process may be redundant. These materials can be completely reused for
new constructions instead of being discarded as garbage. These materials can be easily
resold to local material suppliers, which is simply done.
- Paper of all kinds: Waste paper, packaging, and cardboard are mainly waste from
wrapping construction products. These wastes often appear a lot (but are often small in
terms of weight density) so they need to be collected regularly. Most types of paper
waste are recyclable and are usually collected very carefully at construction sites and
often quickly transported to recycling facilities (scrap collection is a profession for many
people in rural areas). big cities in Vietnam). With paper waste, the subcontractor's
waste will be collected by that subcontractor and brought to the garbage collection area,
where the waste is easily transported to the recycling area.
- Scrap: Like paper waste, scrap is also a waste that can be easily recycled. Usually
paper collectors will also collect scrap metal. Scrap metal is mainly from the construction
phase of the rough part. This waste will also be collected by contractors and brought to
the gathering area. Here, scrap iron will be transported to recycling plants.
- Wood of all kinds: Wood waste is usually from the packaging boxes of construction
products. Wood is a waste that is easy to reuse and usually does not need to be
landfilled. In addition, wood is easy to burn. Construction wood is also used to produce
cheap furniture (tables, chairs, beds, personal items) for a part of workers in big cities.
Wood waste at the construction site is collected by contractors and gathered at the
gathering area. Here, wood-using units (furniture processing units) will classify wood that
can be reused. The wood chips can be sold to people who have a need for fuel, or can
be burned at the construction site.
- Gypsum: The excess plasterboard in the process of making ceilings or walls can be
completely reused for other works. Suppliers of gypsum supplies can buy back this
gypsum. Gypsum waste products generated during construction are collected by the
gypsum construction unit to the gathering area, from there transported to drywall
recycling factories.
- Non-recyclable waste: Non-recyclable products such as broken bricks, construction
mortar, and excess concrete will normally be transported and buried in landfills.
Communication Plan
● An onsite, pre construction meeting will be conducted with subcontractors to review the
project’s waste diversion goals and processes. Attendance is mandatory for the
subcontractor’s key field personnel. The purpose of the meeting is to reinforce participants’
commitments to the project goals and requirements.
● Waste prevention and recycling activities will be discussed during each job meeting.
Strategies for course correction will be discussed and implemented as needed if the project
is not meeting diversion goals.
● Each contractor and subcontractor will be given a copy of this CWM plan, and will be
provided with instruction in appropriate separation and handling procedures. A tour of the
recycling and waste management areas will also be conducted. Each subcontractor is
expected to ensure his/her crews understand and comply with this plan.
● Bilingual signage must be affixed to all dumpsters.
● Regular updates will be posted showing the progress to-date for achieving the project’s
waste recycling goals.
Contamination Prevention Measures
● A specific area will be designated onsite to facilitate separation of materials for potential
recycling, salvage, reuse, and return.
● Small roll-off sorting containers will be conveniently located in various work areas. The
containers will be well-marked and kept clean to prevent contamination.
● Recycling and waste containers will be labeled in English and Spanish, with
acceptable/unacceptable materials posted. Signage can show a representative picture of
the materials to be recycled.
● The contents of the small sorting bins will be periodically consolidated in the appropriate
dumpsters.
● Sufficient containers for non-recyclable materials will be provided and located next to
recycling containers, with clear signage.
● Containers will be securely covered when not supervised. Precautions will be taken to deter
any contamination by the public.
● Hazardous wastes will be separated and stored in a specific area onsite, and will be
disposed of in accordance with local regulations. They will be tracked separately and not
included in the project’s total waste.
Recycle
Concrete: Place excess concrete, free of waste,
“Clean Concrete … tons
Including CMU in appropriate dumpster
Only” container
Recycle
Place carpet tile scraps in appropriate
Carpet tiles “Carpet Only” … tons
dumpster for pick up by carpet recycler
container
Aluminum and
Recycle
plastic containers, Place in general recycling tote … ton
“Recycling” tote
mixed paper
● The following waste materials are not included in the diversion rate calculation but must be tracked
and reported separately in the project’s construction waste report .
Land-clearing debris materials are natural (e.g., rock, soil, vegetation) and
Land-clearing
should be diverted from the landfill if possible.
debris