Heavy Duty Construction Equipment

Green purchasing guidance for heavy duty construction equipment, including:

Note: Does not include manlifts.

Preferred specifications

Purchasers should include these specifications, unless not possible:

EO 21-04 Zero Emission Vehicles states, “…purchase of new vehicles shall prioritize the purchase of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) (or better emerging technology) and support the installation of associated charging infrastructure.”
Products used in service that are certified Safer Choice, Green Screen, Cradle to Cradle, Green Seal, ECOLOGO, or Design for the Environment
Products used in service that contain recycled content
- Products used in service do not contain HFCs, mercury, PCBs
B Corp
NSF Sustainability Certification
U.S. EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines for Vehicular Products
Energy efficiency - this includes reducing energy consumption
Sustainable development practices, such as minimizing waste and reusing resources and using renewable energy sources
Eco-friendly deployment and maintenance
Corporate sustainability initiatives
Electric or hybrid
Fuel efficient or alternative fuel
Right sizing

Purchasers should avoid these specifications whenever possible:

Lead in wheel weights RCW 70A.435 directs government agencies and businesses to replace lead wheel weights with environmentally preferred wheel weights on all vehicles when they replace or balance tires in Washington.
Mercury
Gas powered
Low fuel economy

These laws, rules, and executive orders must be included in the contract language:

Find products that meet Washington’s green purchasing specifications:

Use surplus disposal to get rid of items you no longer need. Keep materials out of landfills and make funds for your agency.

Hazardous waste disposal guidelines and options: