Environmental Programs Construction and Renovation

The Division of Environmental Protection (DEP), Waste and Resource Recovery Branch (WRRB) provides construction dumpsters for all construction and renovation projects on the Bethesda campus at no cost. The dumpster rental, transportation, and disposal costs for all collected non-hazardous construction and demolition (C&D) debris are covered by DEP. Dirt debris, however, is not included.

NOTE: Extremely large projects such as entire building renovations are handled on a case-by-case basis.

This service is part of ongoing NIH efforts to meet the Memorandum of Understanding outlined in the Guiding Principles of sustainable federal buildings. The NIH is required to divert at least 50% of non-hazardous construction and demolition debris, as well as maintain relevant records.

DEP services include:

Identifying local construction and demolition (C&D) recycling and salvage outlets during the project planning stage (see NIH Design Requirements Manual 1.8.2.1.5-D: Construction Waste and Materials Management & 1.11.3.1: General Waste Management)
Preparation of a Construction Debris Waste Management and Recycling Plan
Providing 30 cubic-yard open-top containers to specified locations on the Bethesda campus
Pulling the dumpster when requested to the recycling facilities (please allow 24 hours for a pull)
Returning the dumpster to its on-site location
Providing documentation to meet the requirements of the Guiding Principles and/or third-party green building certifications (e.g. LEED, Green Globes)

For questions about this service, please contact DEP staff at 301-496-7990 or visit our office in Building 13, Room 2W64.

Construction and Renovation

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