Using Reclaimed Stone For LEED Credits
You can use reclaimed natural stone for LEED v5 building credits in multiple
categories for both commercial and residential building projects
Wicki Stone, a regional leader of reclaimed stone in the  tri-state area offers a variety of natural stone products that meet LEED v5 credit requirements. An example is our reclaimed bluestone walkway and patio stone. This is typically sourced from local demolition projects and used in walkways and patios. This reclaimed stone can be used for foot traffic areas in commercial, institutional, government and residential building projects. Using reclaimed bluestone on your next project can earn points in as many as 5 categories as detailed below.
LEED Credits For Stone Overview
| LEED v5 Credit Category | Wicki Stone Contribution | Reference |
| MR Credit: Building and Materials Reuse | Reclaimed stone qualifies as salvaged material reducing extraction and environmental impact. | LEED v5 BDC, pg. 412 |
| MR Credit: Reduce Embodied Carbon | Reclaimed and minimally processed natural stone products support lower embodied carbon. | LEED v5 BDC, pg. 410 |
| MR Credit: Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion | Reclaimed stone diverts waste from landfills and supports circular construction practices. | LEED v5 BDC, pg. 442 |
| MR Credit: Building Product Selection and Procurement | Documentation of product sourcing, recycled content, and responsible processing available. | LEED v5 BDC, pg. 433 |
| SS Credit: Rainwater Management | Stone supports permeable hardscaping and erosion control. | LEED v5 BDC, pg. 122 |
| SS Credit: Heat Island Reduction | Light-colored or permeable stone paving contributes to surface temperature mitigation. | LEED v5 BDC, pg. 143 |
Access and download the April 2025 Launch Edition of LEEDv5 of the Building Design and Construction reference guide. The page #'s referenced  in the above table can be found in this PDF.
Reclaimed Natural Stone For LEED Credits Examples
Reclaimed Bluestone
- Salvaged post-consumer material
- Sourced from regional renovation/demolition projects
- Contributes to credits: MR (Reuse, Embodied Carbon, Waste Diversion)
Reclaimed Cobblestone
- Salvaged post-consumer material
- Sourced from regional renovation/demolition projects
- Contributes to credits: MR (Reuse, Embodied Carbon, Waste Diversion)
Reclaimed Brownstone
Salvaged post-consumer material
- Sourced from regional renovation/demolition projects
- Contributes to credits: MR (Reuse, Embodied Carbon, Waste Diversion)
Natural Pennsylvania Bluestone & Fieldstone Products
- Quarried <250 miles from NYC
- Low embodied carbon and VOC-free
- Supports MR and SS credits for carbon reduction and ecological impact
PA Bluestone sourced less than 250 miles from our location
PA Colonial Wall Wall Stone sourced less than 250 miles from our location
Granite Steps & Treads
- Regional material from Northeastern quarries
- Long-lasting, low-maintenance landscape use
- Supports Sustainable Sites, Durability, and Resiliency goals
LEED v5 Documentation Packet Available Upon Request
If you use our Natural Stone products for a project we can provide the following documents to aid in lead in an LEED Application.
Includes:
- Material Origin Letter (quarry or reclamation site address)
- Salvaged/Recycled Content Certification
- Embodied Carbon Summary (based on natural stone baseline data)
- VOC Emission Statement (natural stone is inherently VOC-free)
- Distance to Jobsite Calculation Sheet (for regional material qualification)
Reclaimed Stone Inventory Photos
