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Construction and demolition projects worth less than $50,000 are asked to
voluntarily commit to recycle the maximum amount possible from the site. 823
48.2.8 Chicago, USA
A construction and demolition recycling requirement was introduced to the City of
Chicago in 2004 which required 25% of construction and demolition debris produced
on site (as measured by weight) to be recycled. In 2007 the requirement was
increased to 50%. 824 Projects must adhere to 50% recycling if they are:
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� residential projects of four or more units; or
� a construction project which requires a certificate of occupancy to issue
from the department of buildings; or
� any demolition project costing over $10,000.
Construction debris, as defined in the requirement, includes the following materials:
� bricks, concrete, and other masonry materials;
� rock;
� 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;
� reclaimed asphalt pavement;
� glass;
� plastics; and
� landscape waste.
48.2.9 Ontario, Canada
Source separation for C&D projects greater than 2,000 square metres is obligatory
under Ontario’s Regulation 103/94, which is an associated regulation of the
823 City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development (2008) Administrative Rules Commercial Solid
Waste, Recycling and Compostables, Accessed 15 th January 2008,
http://www.portlandonline.com/osd/index.cfm?a=218220&c=41472
824 City of Chicago, Ordinance 11-4-1905 Construction or Demolition Site Waste Recycling, Accessed
16 th January 2008,
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalContentItemAction.do?contentOID=536932617&co
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International Review of Waste Policy: Annexes