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NC-2009 MRp1:Storage and Collection of Recyclables

Guidelines for large projects that are greater than 500,000 sf

Hello, I am working on a large development that has several buildings that are greater than 500,000 sf. Is there a good recommendation out there, in addition to the City of Seattle document, that clarifies how much recycling area I should set aside? For instance, I was hoping to be more specific than just 500 sf (as noted in the City of Seattle recommendation for projects over 200,001 sf). Also, the Reference Guide mentions that the City of Seattle has recommendations for commercial and residential spaces but the Table in the Reference Guide seems to just be for Commercial. Can someone help to point me in the direction of Residential guidelines for recycling? Thanks so much!

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Wed, 04/17/2013 - 15:57

Hi Lauren, I am usually able to find this information out by contacting the company that is responsible for picking up recycling in the area. They spend a bit of time with me discussing the size of the project, the use, the projected number of occupants and any unique aspects. Once they have this information, they then run some calculations and give me a count of bins or size of a larger bin and ideas for storage within the building. From what I've seen through my certifications and research, the USGBC doesn't seem to have a requirement for per person (if someone has seen a requirement somewhere, I'd love the link!), they just want to know that the Owner understands their waste stream and makes it easy to recycle/reuse.

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