MATERIALS AND RESOURCES PREQUISITE

STORAGE AND COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLES

Group No 7

Parth B., Gabriela P., Monica C., Habib G.

Intent:
To reduce the waste generated by building occupants and
hauled to and disposed of in landfills

Behind the intend:

Waste disposal continues to be a significant environmen-

New Construction

Core and Shell

tal burden on communities and ecosystems. In the U.S.,

Schools

paper, food, glass, metals, and plasticsall recyclable

Data Centers

make up approximately 69% of total municipal solid

waste.
By diverting such recyclable waste from landfills, building

This prerequisite
applies to:

owners can not only reduce hauling costs but also help
convert recyclables into new products, reducing demand

Warehouses and Distribution Centers

Hospitality

for virgin materials.

Requirements

Retail

Healthcare

Step-by-Step Guidance

Case 1. New Construction, Core and Shell, Step 1. Identify Waste Disposal Needs for
Schools, Data Centers, Warehouses and the Project
Distribution Centers, Hospitality and Identify possible waste types and quanHealthcare
tities that may be generated by different
occupants and spaces.

Provide accessible access to waste

haulers and building occupants for the
collection and storage of recyclable
materials.

An office may need large area devoted

to paper recycling whereas a caf may
require more space for glass, plastics
and metals.

Make safe collection, storage and disposal for two of the following : batteries, Step 2. Design Appropriately Sized Storage
mercury contained lamps, and e waste. Areas

Case 2. Retail

Identify the top five recyclable waste

streams.

Identify top four waste streams and provide collection and storage space for
the same.

Provide sufficient collection and storage

for all required recyclables.

Indicate recycling storage and collection areas on a floor plan, and be prepared to describe the dedicated recycling storage areas, their accessibility
and ways to serve their functional needs