The State of Minnesota
Sustainable Building Guidelines (MSBG) Version 2.0

Buildings, Benchmarks and Beyond

Required Materials and Waste Guidelines

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M.3 Waste Reduction and Management

Intent
Minimize use of resources and negative environmental impacts through careful reduction and management of wastes generated during the construction process and building occupancy.

Required Performance Criteria
A. Construction waste: Minimize waste generated from construction, renovation and demolition of buildings through detailing and specifications.

B. Construction waste: Divert at least 75% (by weight) construction, demolition, and land clearing debris from landfill disposal.

C. Packaging waste: Reduce and recycle packaging waste associated with the construction process, and encourage manufacturers to ship their product using reusable, recyclable, returnable, or recycled content packaging. Reuse or return 50% of all packaging material, by weight, to suppliers or manufacturers.

D. Operations waste: Reduce and recycle at least 50% of the waste generated during building operation. Provide dedicated recycling areas, processing and holding space, and reverse distribution space in the building.

Recommended Performance Criteria
E. Construction waste: Reuse, recycle and/or salvage an additional 15% (90% total by weight) of the construction, demolition, and land clearing waste.

F. Packaging waste: Return an additional 25% (75% total by weight) of all packaging material to suppliers or manufacturers

Note: Portions of this guideline are adapted from LEED Version 2.0.

Compliance Tools and Resources
For Item A, B and E above:

  • Worksheet M-2 Construction Waste Recycling Economics

For Item C, D and F above:

  • Worksheet M-3 Packaging Waste Recycling Economics

Related MSBG Documents

Supplemental Resources

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