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CS-2009 MRc2:Construction Waste Management

Receipts in foreign language & Mixed waste conversion factors

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Maya Karkour
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Dear all, 1) What is the best thing to do if the waste receipts are in a foreign language (Arabic)? The recycling facility/landfill cannot provide any document in English. Shall I translate them myself, or should the documents be translated at a Certified Translator? 2) The project has sent a considerable amount of waste to local landfills, but did not measure the weight of this waste. Can I approximate the volume of the truck and multiply it by the density conversion factor from Table 2 "Mixed Waste" on page 360 in the LEED Reference Guide? Many thanks in advance!

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Valerie Walsh
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Sat, 03/19/2011 - 20:26

Your Arabic receipt question sounds like one for GBCI to advise on. Regarding the estimating of waste, it has historically not been allowed by GBCI. You might want to check out historic public CIRs which I understand do not apply to LEED v3 projects, however they do provide insight into the credit intent. The public MRc2 CIR of 1/29/09 is very clear about requiring actual vs. estimated weights or volumes.

Fri, 08/10/2012 - 01:31

Omar, All LEED documentation must be in English, but there is no need to use a certified translator. Good luck!

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