Draft one - Robinette Demolition

NEW
CityOfChicago Recycling Requirements
Debris
C&D
Defined
Relevant Sections of Chicago’s New Ordinance
Any project subject to this section shall
be required to recycle construction or
demolition waste produced on site as
part of construction or demolition
activities by meeting the following
requirements:
a)
The contractor on a project that is
issued a permit on or after March 1,
2006, but before January 1, 2007,
shall cause to be recycled at least
25% of construction and demolition
debris, as measured by weight,
produced on site.
b)
The contractor on a project that is
issued a permit on or after January 1,
2007, shall cause to be recycled at
least 50% of construction and
demolition debris, as measured by
weight, produced on site.
The following: projects are
subject to this section:
Residential projects with four or more
units that involve the construction of a
new structure or that involve buildings or
structures that have been substantially
rehabilitated, as determined by the
commissioner of the department of
buildings.
Any construction that will require a
certificate of occupancy to issue from
the department of buildings.
C&D debris is non-hazardous, noncontaminated solid waste resulting from
construction, remodeling, repair or
demolition operations on pavement,
buildings and other structures
C&D debris includes waste from new
construction, renovation, and demolition
projects, and may include:
Any building demolition, other than
projects for which the total cost is less
than $10,000.
Bricks, Concrete, and
other masonry materials
Demolition of a residential building with
four or more units that includes the
demolition of at least one outside wall.
Rock
Demolition of a non-residential building,
other than projects for which the total
square footage is 4,000 square feet or
less.
A project is exempt from this section if
only a plumbing permit, only an
electrical permit or only a mechanical
permit is required.
Wood, including
non-hazardous painted,
treated, and coated
wood
Scrap metal
Plaster
Gypsum drywall
Plumbing fixtures and
piping
Non-asbestos insulation
Roofing shingles and
other roof coverings
Robinette Demolition has applied recycling methods for years on relevant
projects, providing our company with established recycling relationships,
experience in recycling details, and an awareness of recycling codes and
regulations.
Robinette’s success is largely due to our attention to detail, our safety
programs, and the faith we’ve gained from our clients. Our drive to maintain a
safe reputation and exceed client expectations prepares us for our industry’s
changing codes, regulations, and requirements.
Reclaimed asphalt
pavement
Glass
Plastics
Landscape waste
0 S. 560 Highway 83, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Ph: 630-833-7997 Fax: 630-833-8047
www.rdidemolition.com