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# 2 in a series of 10 case studies
Tidyman's Grocery
Spokane, WA
How specifications were used to reduce construction waste
When the project went out to bid, each subcontractor
was required to include a line item for disposal costs. This amount was
subtracted from the final bid and an independent waste manager was hired
to handle all waste recycling and disposal. The waste managers set up
recycling containers and met with subcontractors at their weekly safety
meetings to discuss problems and report progress toward recycling goals.
The waste manager also posted regular updates on the amount of material
recycled so all employees could see the results of their efforts. Waste
management costs were 56% less than they would have been with the original
bids |
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Project DescriptionNew construction of
Grocery store;
private sector
Building Size47,000 square feet
Project Status at Time of PublicationProject complete
Waste ImpactRecycled 48 tons of
Construction waste
Project Costs reduced
 stayed the same
increased
Local Landfill Fee$57/ton
ContactJohn McKinnon
Aztech Environmental
2522 W.
Lacrosse
Spokane, WA 99205
505-324-8605
Mike Bolme
Tidyman's Inc.
17515 E. Appleway
Green
Acres, WA 99016
509-891-0306 |