# 6 in a series of 10 case studies
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
How specifications were used to reduce construction waste
The specifications required the contractor to separate
and salvage or recycle waste materials. The contractor required each
subcontractor to separate and salvage or recycle its own materials.
Subcontractors reported that their bids did not increase due to the
salvaging measures and that they were getting used to recycling on the
job. Individual workers responsible for contaminating bins were fined to
cover the cost of cleaning up the contamination. |
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Project DescriptionRenovation and new construction of university
science labs and offices; public sector
Building Size250,000 square feet
Project Status at Time of PublicationDemolition phase
complete
Waste ImpactDemolition waste was reduced
Project Costs reduced stayed the same increased
Local Landfill Fee$57/ton
ContactDavid Dakin Campus Planning Extension &
Engineering Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
49008 616-387-8543
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