Construction & Demolition Recycling articles from January 2004

Construction & Demolition Recycling archives from January 2004

Sustainable means maintaining the loop.(Editor's Focus)(U.S. Green Building Council)(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
January 1, 2004... Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) conference and expo in Pittsburgh to learn more about the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program and the role recycling and re-use plays in...

EPA looks to boost end markets.(Commodities)
January 1, 2004... * The U.S. EPA has announced its effort to promote the GreenScapes Alliance, with one of its aims to influence government and corporate purchasing patterns to include more grounds maintenance recycled-content products and materials, including...

Florida group keys in on CCA wood.(Commodities)
January 1, 2004... * The fate of scrap wood treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) in the state of Florida is being debated by the state's Department of" Environmental Protection (DEP). That agency is currently asking the recycling and solid waste...

Recycling on the GreenBuild menu.(Industry News)
January 1, 2004... * Two sessions focusing on construction waste management, C&D recycling and deconstruction were offered at the GreenBuild International Conference & Expo, sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council and held Nov. 10-13 in Pittsburgh. At...

Federal highway bill introduced.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... * The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Alexandria, Va., is among the groups Favoring passage of a $375 billion federal highway and transportation bill. U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee members from both...

CMRA toasts busy 2003.(CMRA News)(Construction Materials Recycling Association )
January 1, 2004... * The Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA), Lisle, Ill., had the most active year in its history, Executive Director William Turley says. The CMRA took part in several projects to promote the recycling of construction and...

Peterson introduces new logo.(Equipment Report)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... * Peterson Pacific Corp., Eugene, Ore., has introduced a new corporate logo that reflects the growth and evolution of the company's product lines, including its increased involvement in recycling applications. The prior logo, which...

Packer is on the spot.(Equipment Report)(Packer Industries)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... * Packer Industries, Mableton, Ga., is promoting its equipment's ability to turn unwanted construction waste into useful alternatives," such as soil amendments and other products. The company's horizontal grinders are being used at...

Making the market: when Jim Dykes can't find a market for recycled aggregates in the Atlanta area, he sets about creating one.(Cover Story)
January 1, 2004... Atlanta has been highly regarded as a thriving business climate for several decades, but don't tell Jim Dykes that it means doing business there is always easy. Dykes, founder and owner of Dykes Paving, Norcross, Ga., has championed the...

Making plans: a New England contractor conducts careful planning for its construction materials recycling program.(Construction Recycling Trends)
January 1, 2004... Impending regulations in Massachusetts will mark a major change in the handling of construction and demolition (C&D) materials. As planned, a ban will be enforced by mid-2004 that will prevent landfill deposits of asphalt, brick, cardboard,...

Market knowledge: the key to selecting the correct screening system lies in end market demand.(Screening & Conveying Equipment Report)
January 1, 2004... Designing an appropriate screening system for a C&D recycling operation hinges on a number of factors, such as the type of material to be processed, the amount of throughput you hope to achieve and your mobility requirements. However, the...

Equipped for success: Kroeker demolition cites its equipment selection as a key element in its steady growth.(Demolition Job Story)
January 1, 2004... Today's demolition contractor differs greatly from his counterpart of as little as 25 years ago, most observers would agree. Once solely dedicated to the demolition facet of a job, today's professionals in order to survive, let alone...

Regal effort: Washington's King County helps contractors establish recycling methods.(Construction Project)
January 1, 2004... Efforts by municipal and county governments to encourage construction site recycling are continuing in King County, Wash. The county government is actively working with area companies through its Construction Works Program, which is...

Hammel "Red Giant".(Product News)(Hammel Recyclingtechnik )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Hammel Recyclingtechnik of Germany has launched the "Red Giant," a powerful shredder capable of dealing with large volumes of material. * Model VB950DK is powered by a 640 hp CAT C16 engine. * Can process 150 tons per hour of C&D...

Morbark 6600 Wood Hog.(Product News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Morbark has designed the 6600 Wood Hog to balance easy portability with high production rates. * Horsepower ranges from 760 to 1,000. * Morbark's Iqan Feed System automatically adjusts feed rates, pressures and feed wheel positions to...

Brokk 330 Diesel.(Product News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... A diesel-driven, fully remote-controlled demolition robot from Brokk offsets complete mobility around the job site. * Footprint of 59 inches by 154 inches, with a height of 60 inches. * Features a four-cylinder, water-cooled,...

Deere backhoe pilot controls.(Product News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... These controls from John Deere are available on the 310SG, 410SG and 710 G backhoes. * Located on two side consoles for more legroom. * Easily adjustable wrist rests help to steady the operator's hands when performing tasks that...

Calendar.(Calendar)
January 1, 2004... Jan. 24-28 C&D World/CMRA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, GIE Conference Division, (800) 456-0707 Feb. 15-18 Southeast Recycling Conference, Pensacola, Fla., Southeast Recycling Conference, (334) 277-7050 Feb. 16-19 World...

SSI accelerates to the finish.(Back Page)(SSI Shredding Systems Inc.)
January 1, 2004... * For nearly a century, the Trans Pacific Yacht Race (TransPac) has been a fiercely contested battle between some of the fastest sailboats in the world. The 2,225-nautical-mile race starts in Los Angeles and ends in Honolulu and can involve...

Creating a stink.(Back Page)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... * The neighbors of a Scranton, Pa., C&D landfill have been complaining about a strong odor coming from the site, and initial investigation by environmental authorities shows the cause may be gypsum in the landfill causing the "rotten egg...

Signs of infrastructure hope.(Back Page)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... * Major electrical power plant and sewage treatment projects have injected some hope into the U.S. infrastructure spending scene, though highway spending remains restrained. September and October 2003 new contract numbers calculated by...