Batteries, mercury lamps, and electronic waste

Hi Gregory, what type of space are you working with? With a break room, I'm guessing you're working with commercial office space. As long as it's easily accessible to everyone, including visitors and your maintenance staff, I would say that you're fine with whatever size will fit the assumed amount of this type of waste. If it ends up being too small, you could always have it serviced more frequently. Definitely make it very clear in your narrative how this space will be able to fit the needs of your space, no matter the size! I hope this helps.

I am working on a mid-rise mixed-use (primarily a hotel) project under LEED V.4 NC. Is there a formula to calculate the area of storage required for recyclables under MRP1? It's very tight site and in an urban area; are there any alternatives if adequate space cannot be provided on site?  would appreciate some advice from the forum. thanks. 

Hi Ruffina - to my knowledge, there isn't a formula to calculate how much you'll need. The reference guide just says "Identify the possible waste types and quantities that may be generated by different occupants and spaces. For example, an office may need a large area devoted to paper recycling, whereas a café may require more space for plastics, glass, and metals." When projects don't have enough space for a large enough recycling area, I usually recommend scheduling a higher frequency of pickup.