# 7 in a series of 10 case studies

Community Centers
New York, NY


Photo of NY Community Center




How specifications were used to reduce construction waste




The specifications required the successful bidder to submit draft and final waste management plans aimed at salvaging, reusing, and recycling as many materials as possible in order to minimize landfilling of wastes. Materials required to be included in the plans were cardboard, clean dimensional wood, land clearing debris, beverage containers, concrete, bricks, concrete masonry units, asphalt, and metals. The successful bidder reported that these requirements did not increase the amount of the bid.

Project Description

Renovation and new construction two community centers in public housing; public sector


Building Size

17,000 square feet


Project Status at Time of Publication

Demolition just begun


Waste Impact

Project waste expected to be reduced


Project Costs

reduced
stayed the same
increased


Local Landfill Fee

$60/ton


Contact

Wesley Springer
New York City Housing Authority
75 Park Place
New York, NY 10007
212-776-5394



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