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Urban Mining A Deconstruction Initiative for Erie, Pennsylvania Proposition Promote deconstruction as an opportunity to add value to the existing demolition industry Environmental Responsibility Economic Opportunity Community
A Deconstruction Initiative for Erie, Pennsylvania
Promote deconstruction as an
the existing demolition industry
Environmental Responsibility Economic Opportunity Community Development
The term deconstruction refers to the systematic process of removing
material from structures with the intent to reuse the salvaged resources
Demolition uses heavy machinery to quickly remove a structure. Much of the
material from a demolition is sent to landfills
Demolitions tend to recycle easy to separate materials like metals and bricks
Building Material Reuse Association estimates that 25% of building material in
residential properties can be reused
60-70% of remaining material can be recycled 5-15% will likely need to be sent to landfills
Protect Landfill Space and Safeguard our Natural Resources
According to the EPA Advancing Sustainable Materials Management report, the
Construction and Demolition (C&D) industry accounted for 534 million tons of landfill waste in 2014 [1]
Finite amount of resources
Economic Growth and Job Creation
Estimated 6-8 deconstruction jobs to every 1 demolition job
Cost effective alternative to purchasing new building material (consumers can expect savings equal to or greater than 50% when purchasing used)
Reinvest in the community
Job growth
Environmental responsibility and social trends
Architectural salvaged resources finding new homes
[1] https://www.epa.gov/smm/sustainable-management-construction-and-demolition-materials
City of Portland, Oregon “Deconstruction
Calculator”
ReBuilding Center deconstruction of 2,800
square foot residence
1,821 kilowatt-hours of electricity 24 tons of carbon dioxide into the
environment
16 tons of waste diverted from landfill
1.2 gallons of water per square foot
3,300 gallons of water saved
Estimated 6-8 jobs in a full deconstruction to every 1 demolition job
Laborers Appraisers Warehouse workers Retail Value-added manufacturing Job training and skills building
Upfront cost of deconstruction
Labor-intensive Time-intensive
Availability of resources to easily
recycle or reuse materials
Markets for selling salvaged materials
Economic factors Policies in place Culture of support for waste recycling
Community that is unaware of
recyclable materials or reusable
Cost of demolitions and deconstructions can vary greatly
In Erie, the average cost to demolish a residential structure is roughly $8,000
Permits Landfill tipping fees Labor and machinery Logistics and transportation costs
Full deconstruction will often cost between $15,000 and $24,000
Saving on landfill tipping fees Some of that cost can be recovered through tax deductible donations and in the
resale of salvaged material
Tax benefits may offset cost differential entirely (cases can vary greatly based on many
factors)
IRS requires donations to be made to nonprofit organizations. Certified building material
appraisal of items in excess of $5,000
1 Day
Brick Scrap Metal
4-6 person crew 1 Day + Demolition
Brick
Scrap metal
Architectural salvage
Cabinetry
Doors and windows
Lighting fixtures
Hardwood floors
4-6 person crew 3 Days + Demolition
Plumbing fixtures 50% of wood
4-6 person crew 5-10 Days
Salvages 100% of wood Recycles/Reuses roughly 90% of material
Educate and provide resources
Demolition permits
Information about recycling directly on permits Add landfill diversion plan to be submitted along with permit application
Educate community about what can be recycled and reused
Information pamphlets to be disbursed at hardware stores
Asphalt, Concrete, Brick Cardboard, OCC Plate Glass Land Clearing, Branches Metal Plastic Sheeting/Film Pallets Sheetrock/Drywall Tile/Porcelain Clean Treated Wood Wood Scraps Fiesler West Recycling 1202 West 16th St. (814)454-6609 (Call before dropoff) Habitat for Humanity Restore 903 Parade St. (814)464-8946 Liberty Iron 646 East 18th St. (814)452-4549 Lincoln Metal 1602 Selinger Ave. (814)838-7628 Geosource 1631 East Ave. (814)455-1700 Millfair Compost and Recycling Center 2301 Millfair Rd. (814)833-1111 Green Star Pallet and Recycling 60 Franklin St. Westfield, NY 14787 (716)203-1614 Caflisch Pallet and Wood Services 8596 Knowlton Rd. Clymer, NY 14724 (716)355-4354 USA Gypsum 1368 West Route 897, Denver, PA 17517 (717)335-2561
Seattle, WA requires waste diversion plans to be submitted and approved as a
part of the demolition permit
Required percentages of items for reuse/recycle
Minimum 20% building material by weight for reuse (excluding asphalt, brick, concrete) Minimum 50% building material by weight to be recycled (excluding asphalt, brick, concrete) 100% asphalt, brick, and concrete for reuse, recycled, or beneficially used
Portland, OR
Requires that all buildings constructed prior to 1916 undergo full deconstruction Fines for failing to deconstruct or using machinery that prevents reuse
Many other municipalities have implemented similar diversion requirements
Cook County, IL Berkeley, CA
BMRA partnered with Iowa Central Community College to create an 8-week
standardized curriculum
Knowledge of building materials Planning and scheduling a deconstruction Safety and environmental hazards Tools and application Understanding of full deconstruction versus skim deconstructions OSHA certifications
Curriculum includes in-class instruction and hands-on lab experience BMRA is looking to identify partnerships with community colleges
Incentivize deconstruction and diversion (instead of mandating it)
Increase landfill tipping fees Offer salvage rights separate from demolition permits
Expedite permits for deconstruction and sell permits at lower cost
Incentivizing through tax benefits
Offering information about available non-profit organizations that will reuse or resell materials
Use available resources
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Partner with Universities Market salvaged building materials online
Provide Options
Offer different deconstruction options
1-day skim 3-day skim Full deconstruction
Recommendations on percentages of recycled and reused items
Connect material markets with potential buyers