Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling

CMRA Master Specifications

The Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA) has developed a number of tools to assist contractors and developers divert materials from construction and demolition projects. CMRA developed these tools with funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Construction and Demolition Recycling Assistance grant program.

These tools include master specifications for waste management and recycling, including planning documents and reporting forms for both new construction and demolition projects.

Before using any of these tools, please take a few moments to review the introduction and background provided by CMRA. These samples are meant to be used and modified as appropriate, so they must be edited to suit the project and site locale.

Introduction, Background, and Disclaimer (Adobe PDF, 46 KB)

Master Specifications: New Construction

• Section 01151 [or Section 017419]--Solid Waste Management and Recycling (Word, 61 KB)
• Section 01151A [or Section 017419.01]--Contractor’s Solid Waste and Recycling Plan (Excel, 30 KB)
• Section 01151B [or Section 017419.02]--Contractor’s Report of Reuse, Recycling, and Disposal (Excel, 30 KB)

Master Specifications: Building Demolition

• Section 02060 [or Section 024116]--Solid Waste Management and Recycling (Word, 111 KB)
• Section 02060A [or Section 024116.01]--Contractor’s Solid Waste and Recycling Plan (Excel, 30 KB)
• Section 02060B [or Section 024116.02]--Contractor’s Report of Reuse, Recycling, and Disposal (Excel, 30 KB)