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Built EnvironmentCase Study
12 min read·Feb 27, 2026

Case study: Construction waste reduction — a contractor's path to 95% diversion and the economics behind it

A detailed case study of a construction firm achieving near-zero waste across major projects. Examines the waste management planning process, material sorting systems, reuse partnerships, cost savings vs conventional disposal, and the organizational changes required to sustain high diversion rates.

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