Materials & Resources Prerequisite 1.2
Source Reduction and Waste Management–Storage & Collection of Recyclables
Required
Provide an easily accessible area that serves the entire building and is dedicated for the separation, collection and storage of materials for recycling. The recycling area needs to include (at a minimum) space for paper, glass, plastics, cardboard and metals. Recycling area capacity needs to be designed to accommodate at a minimum the potential recycling volumes identified in the waste stream audit for paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals.
If an existing building can document that there are not recycling services available within the region (within 50 miles) for one of the identified materials, the building will be granted an exception to the requirement in this prerequisite for the identified material.
Potential Technologies & Strategies:
Designate an area for recyclable collection and storage that is appropriately sized and located in a convenient area. Identify local waste handlers and buyers for glass, plastic, office paper, newspaper, cardboard, metals and organic wastes. Instruct occupants on building recycling procedures. Consider employing cardboard balers, aluminum can crushers, recycling chutes and other waste management techniques to further enhance the recycling program. Also explore implementing source reduction programs to reduce the amount of waste.
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