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Cardella is a trusted leader in sustainable debris management, supporting LEED-certified projects with efficient recycling solutions and LEED reporting. With decades of experience, we help construction and demolition projects reduce waste and meet their sustainability goals.
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Support Your Project’s LEED Goals

Cardella provides unique opportunities for LEED projects
Meet Your Requirements

Services Designed with LEED Goals in Mind

Check out our services designed to help you meet LEED certification requirements:

Custom Waste Management Plans

We work directly with your team to discuss the needs of your project and the level of LEED certification you are aspiring to obtain. Then we tailor our services to meet your waste management goals.

Detailed Recycling Programs

We own and operate two Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) where we divert materials for recycling or reuse in various end markets.

LEED Documentation & Reporting

We report a breakdown of your waste and recycled materials, their weights, and destinations - providing you all the necessary paperwork for LEED credits.

Contact Sales to get started or to ask questions about how we can support your project’s LEED goals.

Ready to dive in?

Download an example Construction Waste Management Plan for meeting LEED waste requirements (CWMP).
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Our LEED Compliant Process

You Choose It

Choose which containers work best for the types of materials, quantity of waste, and number of waste streams you need

You Toss It

Fill the designated containers with separated or commingled materials per your waste management plan..

We Pick It Up

We’ll use a dedicated truck to pick up source-separated or commingled materials to keep compliant.

We Check It

At our Materials Recovery Facility, we’ll remove any non-conforming material and separate any commingled material.

We Recycle It

We send all eligible materials to an end-market manufacturer or facility for recycling.

We Report Back

Cardella provides custom reports that include tonnage per material, overall recycling percentages, end markets used, and more through our CardellaConnect online portal!
PoPULAR OPTIONS

For Source-Separated Materials

Metal Minis

Compact and durable, suited for dense, heavy materials.

Plastic Minis

Lightweight and versatile for various waste types. Perfect for tight spaces and interior work.

Cardboard Boxes

Perfect for source separating materials for LEED projects.

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WBE Certified

Cardella Waste is proud to be a WBE-certified (Women’s Business Enterprise) company, reflecting our commitment to diversity, accountability, and excellence. This certification not only highlights our role as a woman-owned business but also ensures we meet the high standards required by public and private sector projects. Our WBE certification allows us to bring added value to partnerships, providing contractors with opportunities to meet diversity goals while benefiting from our 70+ years of reliable service and expertise in debris management.
LEED Projects

FAQs

Choosing the right waste management company is crucial for successfully meeting LEED certification requirements. Not all waste management providers have the experience or systems in place to ensure that your project complies with LEED standards. A knowledgeable waste partner like Cardella can make a significant difference in how much waste is diverted from landfills and properly recycled.

We specialize in LEED-compliant waste management, offering tailored recycling solutions that help you meet the required recycling rates. Our digital LEED reporting tools track your waste diversion efforts, making it easy for you to prove compliance and earn valuable LEED points.

Cardella provides digital LEED reporting, making it easy to track the amount and type of materials diverted from landfills and the destinations of each material. Our reports help ensure your project meets the recycling percentages required for LEED points and certification. We can even create custom reports if your project requires it.

We recycle a wide variety of construction debris, including concrete, wood, metal, cardboard, and other C&D materials. Our goal is to divert as much waste from landfills as possible, helping you achieve higher LEED certification levels.

With our CardellaConnect customer portal, you have full access to your project’s waste management and recycling progress. This helps you stay on top of your LEED reporting and track your project’s sustainability metrics.

Yes, LEED certification typically requires a minimum recycling rate of 50% of construction debris, though higher certification levels may demand 75% or more. Cardella works with you to achieve these targets through our tailored recycling and reporting services.

Absolutely. Our team has extensive experience with LEED projects and can help you design an effective waste management strategy that maximizes your project’s recycling potential while meeting certification goals.

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