Which of the following could be considered diverted construction waste?

Which of the following could be considered diverted construction waste?
A . Excavated soil
B . Land-clearing debris
C . Alternative daily cover
D . Asphalt with aggregate

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Answer: D

Explanation:

According to the LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, diverted construction waste is defined as "materials that are diverted from disposal in landfills or incineration facilities and are instead reused, recycled, composted, or salvaged"1. Asphalt with aggregate is an example of a material that can be recycled and reused for paving or other applications. Excavated soil and land-clearing debris are excluded from the calculation of the total construction and demolition waste for the MR Credit Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction1. Alternative daily cover is a material that is used to cover the surface of an active landfill at the end of each day to control odors, pests, and litter. It is not considered as diversion because it does not reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills2.

References: MR Credit Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction3142