Recycling refers to using waste material as raw material for new products. Do your materials have a valuable end market? What are the monetary savings associated with recycled – as opposed to virgin – material streams? Waste from construction and demolition projects is highly recyclable, and Nashville offers several options for recycling these materials.
How Geodis Park Kept Construction Waste out of Landfill
How to Set Up Jobsite Recycling
A jobsite recycling program starts from the very beginning of a project concept and requires planning, leadership, and proper training and education to be successful. To set up a successful program…
Make Recycling a Priority
- Design your project with recycling in mind by setting recycling goals and communicating those goals throughout from the first concept meeting through the design process.
- Include requirements for recycling when bidding out your project.
- Set up your jobsite for successful recycling by selecting a team lead, involving subcontractors, and talking about your recycling expectations at every meeting.
Make a List of Material to Be Recycled
- Identify recyclers and haulers that will help you meet your recycling goals. Check out our Recycling and Reuse Options Chart for a list of all local options.
- Consider other resources to reduce your waste like the Tennessee Materials Marketplace or work with your designer or architect to see if you can use manufacturer take-back programs for excess material.
Make a Recycling Plan in Writing
A few items to include:
- How much and what types of waste your site will generate?
- What goals do you have for recycling and reducing waste? Our Waste Audit Worksheet can help you set goals for your recycling program.
- How will you haul and recycle your material?
- Who will lead and coordinate your recycling program?
- How many dumpsters or containers will you need and where will they go?
- Do you have clear signage for containers?
- How will you train and education every crew member that comes on site about how to recycle properly on your jobsite?
- What documentation do you need to keep of your progress?
Make Adjustments as Needed
- Monitor dumpsters to ensure recycling is happening correctly.
- Check in with your subcontractors to see if there are any issues with the recycling program that need to be addressed.
- Track your progress to make sure you are on target to meet your goals.