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CS-2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management

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Clarifications on waste consideration from site office

February 19, 2019

pradeep kumar

LEEDuser Basic Member

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February 19, 2019

Hi,

In one of our project, we sent the paper waste from the site office for recycling. Please let us know whether this paper waste from the site office can be considered in the CWM calculation.

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Pradeep

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Dave Hubka

Practice Leader - Sustainability
EUA

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February 19, 2019 - 7:52 pm

yes, waste generated from the site office and construction workers are considered to be construction waste and should be included within the construction waste calculator.

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pradeep kumar

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February 20, 2019 - 7:53 am

Thanks for your reply Mr.David

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