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Waste audit(s) schedule when recertifying a LEED EBOM project
EBOM-2009 MRc6:Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Auditposted by Vanessa Seibert on
My client's building obtained the MRc6 (Waste Stream Audit) credit four years ago with our LEED EBOM v2009 certification. We did not receive MRc7 (Waste Mgmt of Ongoing Consumables).
When to perform the waste audit?
EBOM-2009 MRc6:Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Auditposted by Summer Minchew on
LEEDuser guidance clearly states that the waste audit should be performed during the Performance period.
Batteries Required?
EBOM-2009 MRc6:Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Auditposted by Sara Zoumbaris on
Are batteries indeed required for this credit? If so, where is this specifically stated in a reference or LI? Thanks!
audit of land-fill materials only?
EBOM-2009 MRc6:Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Auditposted by Jutta Berns on
our hotel project already has in place a rigorous waste diversion programme, where 80%+ is diverted from landfill.
Is it OK to use different units of measurement for MRc6 + MRc7?
EBOM-2009 MRc6:Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Auditposted by Craig Wilson on
A client had a waste audit done for MRc6 in weight (36% landfill diversion) and we analyzed MRc7 in volume (55% landfill diversion).
Follow-Up: Cannot recycle plastic
EBOM-2009 MRc6:Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Auditposted by Nate Gillette on
On this island, there is no mechanism to recycle plastic; HOWEVER, and as I will explain in the narrative, they are implementing a very impressive system here soon that essentially converts non-rec
Timeline issue of handling waste streams
EBOM-2009 MRc6:Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Auditposted by Magda Aghababyan on
Hi, We conducted a waste stream audit at a facility where they divert 100% of their paper, cardboard waste, tubelights, CFL lamps etc. for recycling.
MRc6 Waste Audit - Weight vs. Volume
EBOM-2009 MRc6:Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Auditposted by Alexis Voeltner on
We have always conducted waste audits using weight. We are seeking a more efficient means to calculating waste and recycling; is measuring the volume more efficient?
Making the Shipping Company Take the Packaging?
EBOM-2009 MRc6:Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Auditposted by Kimberlee Dobbins on
I know I read about a company doing this, but I can not seem to find who it was, or how it was done.
Separate Trash & Recycling Audits
EBOM-2009 MRc6:Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Auditposted by Alexis Thompson on
If a project has 2 separate haulers (one for trash, and one for recycling), then is it necessary to conduct both audits at the same time?