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NC-2009 MRc2:Construction Waste Management

Product Takeback Programs?

Jonathan Weiss

Jacobs Buildings & Infrastructure

LEEDuser Premium Member

140 thumbs up

August 16, 2011

Some manufacturers have "take-back" programs where they will take back unused surplus materials and restock them - the WBDG has that listed under masonry and other spec sections. Can these quantities be counted as diverted from landfill, or is this just kept out of the calcuation completely?

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Steve Loppnow

Sustainability Account Manager

Stok

LEEDuser Expert

177 thumbs up

Fri, 10/14/2011 - 20:29

I would think that materials purchased and unused by a project that are returned to the manufacturer instead of being sent to the landfill would contribute to credit achievement.

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