Our Process
Each project is unique – our services are designed to optimize for cost, waste reduction, and material efficiency. In general, our process includes the following steps:
1. Planning
Develop a Master Waste Management Plan (WMP)
We collaborate with relevant stakeholders, taking into account:
We collaborate with relevant stakeholders, taking into account:
- Project requirements
- Municipal bylaws & permitting
- Green building certifications
- Deconstruction and salvage opportunity
- Sustainability objectives
2. Demolition
Implement Phase 1 of the WMP
With boots on the ground, our team takes care of:
With boots on the ground, our team takes care of:
- Site setup
- Collaboration with relevant subcontractors
- Coordination of material handling/transport/storage
- Site management
- WMP adaptation
- Record-keeping & reporting
- Facilitation of donation packages and private sale packages for revenue
3. Construction
Implement Phase 2 of the WMP
With weekly site visits during the build, our team leaves no additional work to the General Contractor. We handle:
With weekly site visits during the build, our team leaves no additional work to the General Contractor. We handle:
- Site setup
- Education for subcontractors & site visitors
- Waste forecasting
- Site management & coordinated waste hauling
- WMP adaptation
- Record-keeping & reporting
- Facilitation of supplier buy-back agreements
4. Reporting
Provide a full-project report following completion
Based on project data, our team compiles a detailed report for both internal and external audiences, with key points including:
- General statistics
- Waste diverted from landfill
- Carbon calculations (CO2 equivalent abated)
- Material donated to local charities
- Future efficiency improvements to reduce cost and waste
- Subcontractors educated
- Achievements
Our Approach
A new, proactive way to tackle construction waste. With a combination of consulting and site management, our service ensures targets are met without passing on the added burden of a WMP. We work alongside the General Contractor’s chosen trades every step of the way, bringing in our team of experts as required.
Our Focus
Waste Management Planning
- Full Project
- Demolition & Site Preparation
- New Construction
- Specialty Projects
- Non-construction
Municipal Bylaw & Regulatory Compliance
- Landfill Diversion Requirements
- Deconstruction, Salvage & Reuse Requirements
- Reporting & Tracking
Green Building Certification Reporting
- LEED
- TRUE / Zero Waste
- BOMA BEST
- BREEAM
- Built Green
Workforce Education
We’re committed to educating your workforce and believe this knowledge is critical for improving the industry.
We keep it simple; prioritizing waste reduction isn’t for everyone. Our on-site team provides Waste Management Plan education with:
- Toolbox Talks
- Key aspects for site orientations
- A posted 1-page WMP summary
- Adaptation based on feedback & changing conditions
- Weekly visits to address questions and ensure proper sorting of recycling