Consigli wins state award.

Consigli Construction Co., Milford, Mass., has received the first Massachusetts WasteWise Construction Recycling Leadership Award for adopting a protocol for the diversion of C&D materials.

Instead of direct disposal of the materials, Consigli incorporates a source separation-strategy and intensive recycling into its construction business philosophy. The company's approach proves that management and diversion of C&D materials can be accomplished efficiently and cost effectively, according to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and U.S. EPA, award co-sponsors.

Consigli was also cited for its willingness to share what it learned with other companies, which its representatives have done through presentations such as one at the Construction Materials Recycling Association 2004 Annual Meeting and C&D World Expo in New Orleans.

In making the award presentation, DEP Assistant Commissioner James Colman stated, "Consigli Construction has been a terrific partner to the DEP in our efforts to divert C&D debris from landfills. They are demonstrating that a company can improve the environment and their own bottom line through aggressive and strategic recycling and reuse strategies. They are most deserving of our first Construction Recycling Leadership Award."

EPA WasteWise team member Charles Heizenroth added, "EPA is very impressed with Consigli's dedication to recycling C&D waste. We are also excited to be working with the DEP on this innovative state-federal collaboration."

In accepting the award, Matthew Consigli, vice president of operations, said, "In addition to benefiting the environment, we have been able to reduce our overall disposal costs, demonstrating that green practices can also be good business practices. As industry leaders, we look forward to implementing even more environmental initiatives in the future."