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NC-2009 MRc2:Construction Waste Management

C&D Waste Recycling Calculations for 200 yr-old bldg renovation

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Debra a. Lombard
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Bywater Woodworks, Inc.
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C&D Waste Recycling Calculations for 200 yr-old bldg renovation: This 200 yr-old brick building had a tremendous amount of old brick that was falling apart and needed to be taken out and re-pointed with "new" salvaged brick and new mortar. The old brick that was structurally unsound and had to come out, was falling apart, full of old sandy mortar and was in now way able to be taken out without being covered in dirty, old sandy mortar. This "waste" was taken to the brick/ concrete recycler who rejected it saying it was too dirty. Since we tried to have it recycled but it was turned down by them, can we not include this material in our C&D Waste Calcs - like excavated soil is not included? Does anyone know for sure about deducting or not including this in our LEED calcs for MRc2? We can support this with photos of the removed brick/mortar. Thank you! Debra Lombard

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Fri, 11/04/2016 - 17:15

Debra - I am not personally aware of any exceptions to exclude materials from the MRc2 (other than hazardous materials and land-clearing debris). I think this credit is one that can be hard for existing building with a lot of demolition because typically the materials cannot be easily recycled or diverted from the landfill, which is the intent of this credit. And as you know, not all credits are applicable to and achievable by all projects types. Have you looked at the Related Credit text in MRc1.1 that allows credit in MRc2 if you haven't utilized MRc1? (It's also listed in MRc2 under Related Credits.) This might ease your pain if you're not already pursuing MRc1. Another thing to consider might be to look at the LEED v4 credit substitution for LEED 2009 projects - http://www.usgbc.org/articles/new-leed-v4-credit-substitutions-2009-projects. If other LEEDusers have any insights, I hope they will chime in.
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Fri, 11/04/2016 - 17:07

I would agree with Michelle.You may be pressed for time now but there may be other opportunities, even someone in the area who would want the brick as fill.

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