LEED Certification
Factual Definition of LEED Certification
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification is a rating system for green building. This system sets standard benchmarks for the design, construction and operation of high-performing structures. Building owners and developers seek this designation to prove their commitment to environmental sustainability and resource efficiency. Common synonyms include green building certification and sustainable building standard.
How LEED Certifications Are Used in the Waste Industry
In the waste industry, LEED certification requires contractors to meet specific recycling and diversion targets for jobsite debris. Teams must track every ton of waste that leaves a project site to ensure it goes to a recovery facility instead of a landfill. This data is key to earning the points needed for the final building rating. Projects are graded on a 100-point scale to achieve one of four certification levels: Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum. Each level demands a different commitment to waste diversion. Basic certification usually requires diverting 50% of debris from landfills. Gold and Platinum projects often aim for 75% diversion or total waste reduction by separating materials like wood, metal and concrete into specific containers.
How Dumpsters.com Uses LEED Certification
We help project managers track and report their waste data to meet strict LEED standards. Our team works with local facilities to find the best recycling options for your specific debris. You can count on our experts to provide the documentation needed for a smooth and reliable certification process.
Related Terms
- Clean construction
- Construction and demolition (C&D) debris
- Construction recycling
- Deconstruction
- Green building materials
- Resource recovery
- Sustainability
- Waste audit
- Waste diversion
- Waste diversion rate