Reuse of wood waste on site

Osman Faroq

Sustainability Engineer

LEEDuser Basic Member

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August 15, 2023

Dear All,

In our project, we started the initiative of reusing our waste wood stream as signboards, barriers, waste bins, etc. so that it can be used during the project period. My concern is that these materials may be disposed of in a landfill after the completion of the project.

Are this practices can be counted as waste divertion?

Regards,

Osman

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Dave Hubka

Practice Leader - Sustainability

EUA

LEEDuser Expert

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Tue, 08/15/2023 - 12:13

if the signs are used only for this project during its' constrution period then I do not believe it would contribute to waste diversion. If the signs are planned to be used on future construction projects then I believe it would contribute to waste diversion. If I recall that (v2?) allowed this method but only on the initial project...in other words, it can't be considered waste diversion on every project.

Afogreen Build

www.afogreenbuild.com

Green Building Consultant

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Mon, 04/15/2024 - 03:55

Hi Osman,

As defined in the LEED glossary, waste diversion is a management activity that disposes of waste through methods other than incineration or landfilling. Examples include reuse and recycling.

Therefore, if these materials may be disposed to landfill after the completion of the project, then it can't be considered as waste diversion anymore.

Best regards - Afogreen Build Team