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Requirements
Have in place storage locations for recyclable materials, including mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals. Safely store and dispose of batteries and all lamps (indoor and outdoor, hard-wired and portable fixtures). Track and measure all ongoing waste and durable goods waste. Measure the total weight of waste (in lbs., kg, or tons) that is generated, and the total weight that is diverted from landfills and incineration facilities for one full year or from a waste analysis. Exclude any facility renovations waste. Input generated and diverted waste totals into the Arc platform, and calculate a Waste Performance Score for the project. Obtain a minimum Waste Performance Score of 40. Additional points for this prerequisite are awarded for Waste Performance Scores above 40, according to Table 1.
Table 1. LEED Points for Waste Performance
| Waste Performance Score | LEED Points |
|---|---|
| 40 (Required) | 3 (Required) |
| 44 | 4 |
| 57 | 5 |
| 69 | 6 |
| 82 | 7 |
| 94 | 8 |
Waste Performance Score
The waste performance score rates the waste generated by the building against the waste generated by comparable LEED certified buildings. The score is a value from 1-100 based on the project’s total weight of waste generated and the total weight of waste diverted from landfills and incineration facilities.Waste Performance Score calculation
To calculate waste performance score, the following data is required:- Total waste generated (lbs., kg, or tons)
- Total waste diverted (lbs., kg, or tons)
- Weighted occupancy
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© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.
Requirements
Have in place storage locations for recyclable materials, including mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals. Safely store and dispose of batteries and all lamps (indoor and outdoor, hard-wired and portable fixtures). Track and measure all ongoing waste and durable goods waste. Measure the total weight of waste (in lbs., kg, or tons) that is generated, and the total weight that is diverted from landfills and incineration facilities for one full year or from a waste analysis. Exclude any facility renovations waste. Input generated and diverted waste totals into the Arc platform, and calculate a Waste Performance Score for the project. Obtain a minimum Waste Performance Score of 40. Additional points for this prerequisite are awarded for Waste Performance Scores above 40, according to Table 1.
Table 1. LEED Points for Waste Performance
| Waste Performance Score | LEED Points |
|---|---|
| 40 (Required) | 3 (Required) |
| 44 | 4 |
| 57 | 5 |
| 69 | 6 |
| 82 | 7 |
| 94 | 8 |
Waste Performance Score
The waste performance score rates the waste generated by the building against the waste generated by comparable LEED certified buildings. The score is a value from 1-100 based on the project’s total weight of waste generated and the total weight of waste diverted from landfills and incineration facilities.Waste Performance Score calculation
To calculate waste performance score, the following data is required:- Total waste generated (lbs., kg, or tons)
- Total waste diverted (lbs., kg, or tons)
- Weighted occupancy
