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Hours
Landfill:
M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
S: 7:30 - Noon
Transfer Station:
M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
S: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
S: 7:30 - Noon
Transfer Station:
M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
S: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Your SCISWA Quick Tip
Green Building Elements
The SCISWA Education Building contains these "green" elements:
Energy Efficiency
- insulating above code
- geothermal heating and cooling system
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Looped pipes in trench for geothermal system |
Utilize Recycled or Renewable Resouces:
- Recycled bathroom tiles made with recycled glass (primarily airplane windows)
- Recycled ceiling tiles
- 100% recycled decking materials (wood and plastic)
- Concrete contains fly ash
- "Natural" linoleum made from: Rosin, wood flour, cork flour, linseed oil, limestone and jute
- Fiber Cement siding
- Salvaged wood for floor and trim
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Marmoleum or natural linoleum is fused during application |
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Salvaged doorway, baseboard and flooring |
Materials and practices less toxic to people and the environment
- Plant-based oil or water based wood finishes
- Formaldehyde-free insulation
- Natural linoleum (no vinyl) and solvent-free adhesive
- Zero-VOC paint
- HVAC fresh air exchange and radon pump
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Testing various plant-based and water-based wood finishes. |
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Radon vent used in basements in tightly constructed buildings |
Sustainable Landscaping
- Use of native species plants and trees that require less water and fewer chemicals
- Rain garden that utilizes storm water run-off
- Planting trees for shade
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Rain garden |
Construction Waste Management
During construction of Ed Center:
- 28% of waste diverted from landfill
- 75% of wood recycled
- 75% of cardboard recycled
- 90% of metal recycled
For more infomation on our construction waste management, see our Construction Waste Assesment case study (PDF; 244 KB).
