See all forum discussions about CS-2009 MRp1
 Subscribe to new posts about CS-2009 MRp1 Post a new question aboutCS-2009 MRp1
See LEEDuser’s guidance on CS-2009 MRp1»
FAQs about MRp1 :

Are we required to collect and recycle food waste?

Our project will have a different area for recycling than what is recommended in the LEED Reference Guide. Is that okay?

I'm confident we have enough space allotted for recycling, but how much detail should I go into in documenting expected volume?

View answers »

Forum discussion

CS-2009 MRp1:Storage and Collection of Recyclables

Tenant Lease Agreement

Profile picture for user curt.pascoe
Curt Pascoe
P.E., LEED AP BD+C
Ryan Companies US, Inc.
LEEDuser Basic Member
87 thumbs up

Any ideas why the Lease Agreement cannot be used for this prerequisite? Like others here, our building is an empty warehouse with no TI work. The client doesn't want to specify an interior or exterior space, but rather leave it flexible to meet a future Tenant's needs in the Lease Agreement. Constructing a recycling room just to be torn down, trashed, and rebuilt elsewhere during TI makes little sustainable sense to me.

0
Post a reply

You rely on LEEDuser. Can we rely on you?

LEEDuser is supported by our premium members, not by advertisers.

Go premium for $15.95  »

Profile picture for user emilycatacchio
Emily Catacchio
Sustainability Specialist
Wight and Company
LEEDuser Basic Member
415 thumbs up

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 00:40

Curt,I haven't heard of any other strategy, other than including the required storage area, working here. Consider that it is a dedicated "Area" not necessarily a separately built room. I have seen this type of storage built in under a counter or in the same room as bicycle storage, for example.
Profile picture for user curt.pascoe
Curt Pascoe
P.E., LEED AP BD+C
Ryan Companies US, Inc.
LEEDuser Basic Member
87 thumbs up

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 13:32

Could this be as simple as designating an open "area" on the open floor plan as recycling storage? We have no interior rooms or walls in the Core & Shell scope - would the reviewer accept this sort of submittal? We plan to include the requirement in the Lease Agreement anyways, because future tenants may choose to move the dedicated area.
Profile picture for user nadiaayala
Nadia Ayala
Architect / LEED AP BD+C
KILTIK Consultoría
LEEDuser Basic Member
36 thumbs up

Mon, 06/18/2012 - 20:39

Hi, We have the same question! Curt, have you had any response?
Profile picture for user curt.pascoe
Curt Pascoe
P.E., LEED AP BD+C
Ryan Companies US, Inc.
LEEDuser Basic Member
87 thumbs up

Mon, 06/18/2012 - 20:56

We submitted using the Lease Agreement despite the credit template's directions not to. I will respond when we get comments (a few more weeks away).
Profile picture for user nadiaayala
Nadia Ayala
Architect / LEED AP BD+C
KILTIK Consultoría
LEEDuser Basic Member
36 thumbs up

Mon, 07/23/2012 - 17:33

Hi Curt, sorry to bother you, have you had any response yet?
Profile picture for user curt.pascoe
Curt Pascoe
P.E., LEED AP BD+C
Ryan Companies US, Inc.
LEEDuser Basic Member
87 thumbs up

Mon, 07/23/2012 - 21:34

We just received comments, and no, the Lease Agreement is not allowed. However, the reviewer suggested we set aside exterior space (a truck dock, in our case) for our recycling storage area. This way a room would not have to be constructed, and in reality, tenants would bring their recyclables to a dumpster anyways. The layout will involve a trash and recycling dumpster side by side.

Add new comment

To post a comment, you need to register for a LEEDuser Basic membership (free) or login to your existing profile.