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SECTION 02225 - REMOVAL AND RECYCLING OF POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) PLANK FLOORING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Except as otherwise specified, procedures for removal and recycling of existing polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
plank flooring and preparation for shipment to recycling firm by Owner’s Preferred Flooring Contractor are
included as information only to General Contractor. Work includes the following:
a. Selective removal of existing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plank flooring and determination of ac-
ceptance for recycling.
b. Containerizing of acceptable PVC plank flooring for transport to Recycling Firm.
1) Loading of PVC plank flooring for transport to reclamation firm shall be by Wal-Mart Store
Planning Field Project Manager.
c. Shipment of PVC at Recycling Firm expense.
B. Related Requirements:
1. Section 01100 - Summary: Restrictions for Work within and adjacent to existing building areas.
2. Section 01500 - Temporary Facilities and Controls: Temporary protection and barriers.
3. Section 01731 - Cutting and Patching: Requirements and limitations for cutting and patching Work.
4. Section 01742 - Construction and Demolition Waste Management and Disposal.
5. Section 01743 – Hazardous/Universal Waste Management and Disposal.
6. Section 02023 - Selective Site Demolition.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Recycling Firm: The Matworks Company, LLC, Beltsville, MD, (301) 837-1202.
B. Preferred Flooring Contractor: Owner’s preselected contractor responsible for removal of existing resilient floor-
ing.
1.3 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
A. Coordinate removal work with General Contractor, Store Manager, Walmart Construction Manager, and Walmart
Store Planning Field Project Manager..
1.4 ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS
A. Unless otherwise modified by Recycling Firm Guidelines, products acceptable for recycling include all brands of
PVC plank flooring.
B. Condition of Acceptable Materials:
1. Store recyclable materials off of grade and protected from weather.
2. Material being recycled shall be dry and free of debris. Wet material will not be accepted by Recycling
Firm.
3. Package recyclable materials in accordance with the requirements of Recycling Firm.
4. Material being recycled may not come into contact with asbestos containing material, hazardous waste ma-
terials or special waste.
C. Unless otherwise modified by Recycling Firm Guidelines, products not acceptable for recycling include:
1. Flooring or adhesive containing asbestos.
2. Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT).
3. Solid Vinyl Plank (SVP) flooring.
4. Slip resistant tile.
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5. Tan colored tile.
6. Red colored tile.
7. Bulk removed flooring containing foreign material or debris.
D. General Contractor shall dispose of unacceptable materials in accordance with the requirements of Section 01742
and Section 01743.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
Not used.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL
A. Recycling is mandatory for PVC plank flooring which is acceptable under the terms of Recycling Firm.
B. Include only material generated from the Site of this Project in shipment of PVC plank flooring materials.
C. PVC plank flooring not recycled under program shall be disposed of by General Contractor in accordance with the
requirements of Section 01742 and Section 01743.
D. Use only containers (Gaylord boxes) furnished with shipment of new PVC plank flooring for containment of re-
moved PVC plank flooring.
3.2 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that PVC plank flooring to be removed complies with the requirements specified herein and is acceptable
for recycling.
B. Survey and assess the quantity of acceptable PVC plank flooring to be removed.
3.3 PREPARATION AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING PVC PLANK FLOORING
A. Coordinate precise details and execution of recycling program with Recycling Firm.
B. Coordinate removal of PVC plank flooring with relocation of existing merchandise fixtures by Wal-Mart.
C. Place Gaylord on pallet.
1. Plastic pallets and blue CHEP pallets are not allowed.
D. After relocation of existing merchandise fixtures by Wal-Mart, sweep all debris from PVC plank flooring surfaces.
Remove excessive buildup of wax and other debris.
E. Remove PVC plank flooring to be recycled. Flooring may be removed using normal removal methods. Flooring
may not be removed prior to receipt and preparation of Gaylord boxes for pickup by Reclamation Firm.
3.4 LOADING AND SHIPPING
A. Contact Recycling Firm for provision of additional Gaylord boxes, if required.
B. Prepare PVC plank flooring for shipment in accordance with Recycling Firm guidelines and instructions. Prepara-
tion shall be in strict accordance with the guidelines provided and shall take precedence over any conflicting pro-
visions stated herein. Contact Wal-Mart Store Planning Field Project Manager for coordination of preparation and
to obtain specific loading instruction prior to removal of PVC plank flooring.
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C. Containerize PVC plank flooring that is acceptable for recycling. Gaylord must be filled to top.
D. Shrink wrap filled Gaylord. Prior to shrink wrapping, obtain approval of Walmart Construction Manager or Wal-
Mart Field Project Manager to ensure material for recycling contains no trash, foreign debris, disallowed materials
or other contaminants.
E. Store prepared Gaylords in dry location as directed by General Contractor.
1. Do not store outdoors.
2. Do not store inside Wal-Mart building.
F. Contact Wal-Mart Store Planning Field Project Manager for arrangement of carrier for shipping. Prepare a pack-
ing list printed and affixed to each container. Each carrier shall carry a Bill of Lading with each shipment.
G. Notify Wal-Mart Store Planning Field Project Manager when ready for shipping.
3.5 NON-COMPLIANCE
A. Failure to comply with Recycling Firm Guidelines or the requirements specified herein may result in additional
costs to Contractor without increase in Contract time.
B. Costs for transportation and disposal of non-compliant materials shipped to the Recycling Firm may be deducted
from payments due Contractor.
END OF SECTION
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