We have suggested that our client for a tech-intensive LEED-NC office project use E-waste recycling for an ID credit. In their current facility (not the LEED project) most of their e-waste is recycled by their suppliers. The city where they are building the LEED project also has and e-waste recycling program. The client is willing to get letters documenting all of this.
Has anyone used this credit as a basis for an ID credit on a new building? Of course, we cannot document what has already been sent to be recycled unless we wait to submit until 3 months after the project is occupied.
Thoughts? Is there a better way to do this?
Diaa Madkour
Architect39 thumbs up
May 7, 2013 - 5:02 am
Well Susan, on our project LEED-NC we are trying to do the same approach of trying the LEED EBOM MRc8 electronic waste, but we are still on search for more info about it, if we reached anything would be pleased to share it. We are also studying considerning another apprach that wass tated in the ID c1 in the reference guide P. 596 "Divert significant volumes of waste generated from sources other than the project building site and associated grounds via expanded waste management and diversion programs. For
example, provide a collection and recycling program that allows building occupants or members of the community to bring in end-of-life home electronic equipment for recycling." This depends on home electronics, but Still haven't reached any info about this approach, so if you or anyone tried this approach, would be pleased to share experience about it.
Luis Miguel Diazgranados
Green Factory125 thumbs up
June 18, 2013 - 3:54 pm
Susan and Diaa, recently we got back the reviewer´s response for a project in which we implemented a Enchanced Waste Management program for ID credit compliance. Based on the response and on my previous experience, I would say that a e-waste recycling program won´t be enough for credit compliance. On the other hand, if you implement a comprehensive waste management program that includes diversion for other waste categories, yo may comply. In our case, reviewers told us the plan must be similar to LEED EB:OM MRp2, and meet all requirements from LEED EB:OM Policy Model. Hope this helps!