Residential construction, renovation and demolition activities generated over 58 million tons of debris in 1996. Most C & D debris was landfilled creating a burden to communities as well as unnecessary cost to contractors and ultimately homeowners. This guide will provide assistance to contractors striving to reduce the amount of waste produced at jobsites, reduce the cost associated with this waste, and efficiently handle the remaining waste in a environmentally sound manner. The first three sections cover background information on waste characteristics, management options and management costs to provide the contractor with a perspective from which to make waste management decisions. The remaining sections cover specific waste materials and the tools that will help the contractor reuse or recycle these wastes.

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