Reno Contracting Recycles 60,000 Tons of Construction Waste

SAN DIEGO — Reno Contracting has recycled more than 60,000 tons of waste from construction projects since the beginning of 2009, accounting for an average 72% of construction debris diverted from going to a landfill. This amount is the equivalent of three football fields, each 100 feet deep.

Reno Contracting is one of the leading build-to-suit general contractors in Southern California. Last year, Reno launched a new business group, Reno ESP (Efficient Sustainable Practices), to help commercial building owners enhance the energy and environmental efficiencies of new and existing buildings and structures while driving down operating costs.

Energy efficiency is not only part of Reno’s services to clients, it is ingrained in the company’s standard operations. Earlier this year its jobsite trailer was the first and only structure of its kind to achieve LEED Certification for its use of recycled materials and energy efficiency systems. Recycling waste from construction projects goes above and beyond the minimum required by San Diego City ordinance.   More than half the projects accounting for the 60,000+ tons of recycled waste have met, or are in the process of achieving, the more stringent requirements of LEED certification.

Material typically recycled includes metals, cardboard, concrete, asphalt, wood and landscaping debris. To achieve LEED certification, items such as wood, metal and drywall are sorted onsite separately from commingled trash.

“When it comes to conservation and energy efficiency, we lead by example,” said Walt Fegley, President, Reno Contracting. “Our record of recycling and use of recycled materials is intentional and significant, both in terms of cost savings and impact on the environment. Efficient sustainable practices are central to our vision.”

About Reno Contracting
Founded in 1993, Reno Contracting has dedicated itself to progressive efficient processes, quality people and exemplary values in order to deliver outstanding value and service to clients.   Reno specializes in build-to-suit services for the biotech, medical, commercial, industrial and retail industries; solar PV; sustainable “green” construction; and tenant improvements. ENR: Engineering News-Record in 2009 and 2010 ranked Reno 9th in Southern California and 64th nationwide among Green Contractors, based on contracting revenue from registered sustainable projects.