Disposal of hazardous or toxic materials and wastes
is specified in Section 02120 TRANSPORTATION AND
DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS and Section 01575N
TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.
Consideration should be given to using a properly
edited version of this guide specification in every
project.
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PART 1
GENERAL
1.1
GOVERNMENT POLICY
Government policy is to apply sound environmental principles in the design,
construction and use of facilities. As part of the implementation of that
policy the Contractor shall: (1) practice efficient waste management when
sizing, cutting, and installing products and materials and (2) use all
reasonable means to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills
and incinerators and to facilitate their recycling or reuse.
1.2
MANAGEMENT
The Contractor shall take a pro-active, responsible role in the management
of construction and demolition waste and require all subcontractors,
vendors, and suppliers to participate in the effort. Construction and
demolition waste includes products of demolition or removal, excess or
unusable construction materials, packaging materials for construction
products, and other materials generated during the construction process but
not incorporated into the work. In the management of waste consideration
shall be given to the availability of viable markets, the condition of the
material, the ability to provide the material in suitable condition and in
a quantity acceptable to available markets, and time constraints imposed
by internal project completion mandates. The Contractor shall be
responsible for implementation of any special programs involving rebates or
similar incentives related to recycling of waste. Revenues or other
savings obtained for salvage, or recycling shall accrue to the Contractor.
Firms and facilities used for recycling, reuse, and disposal shall be
appropriately permitted for the intended use to the extent required by
federal, state, and local regulations.
1.3
PLAN
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NOTE: The requirements for the Contractor's waste
management plan must be coordinated with the waste
management plan for the installation. Revise this
paragraph as necessary to meet the installation's
requirements.
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A waste management plan shall be submitted within 15 days after [contract
award][notice to proceed] and prior to initiating any site preparation
work. The plan shall include the following:
a. Name of individuals on the Contractor's staff responsible for waste
prevention and management.
SECTION 01572
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