TOWN OF FRANKLIN

CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION

TIPS & RESOURCES

New construction, renovation and demolition projects generate over 20 percent of

Vermont's trash.  Additionally, Vermont has some of the highest waste disposal costs

in the country. The purpose of the information in this brochure is to help you

 learn how to recycle and reuse materials to divert them from the waste

stream during new construction, renovation, and demolition.

PLANNING & STRATEGIES

    Each time you throw away your project's waste you are paying twice for materials:

*First to buy them

*And again to throw out what you don't use

Cost Effective Planning  

                                                                                                     Use ANR C&D Waste Reduction Plan

*Keep it simple                                                                                                 download @

*Involve all personnel                                                     www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/recycling/CandD.htm

*Target materials with potential for reuse & recycle

*Plan for separation, collection and storage

*Identify available markets for reuse & recycle

Reduce waste by preventing it from being generated in the first place:

*Use standard dimensions in building design

*Use techniques such as increased spacing of joists and studs and in-line framing

*Use green building materials such as products with recycled content and used materials.

RESOURCES

Green Building Materials Website - www.vgbn.org/weblinks.php

Waste Management Division - www.anr.state.vt.us/dec

ReCycle North - www.recyclenorth.org

A Metal Dumpster is available for free recycling of metal only during the months of May & September Call 285-2101 for information.

This information has been made possible through a grant from the Vermont Solid Waste Management Assistance Fund to the Town of Franklin

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