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Schools-2009 MRp1:Storage and Collection of Recyclables

glass not allowed in co-mingled recyclables

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Molly Hamm
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In the seattle area, many recyclers comingle plastic, paper, and metals, but they do not allow glass in comingled, since the materials are sorted by hand, and it could endanger the employees. They do not pick up glass. What should the building owner do with the glass if they set up separate storage for it?

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Tristan Roberts
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Wed, 08/29/2012 - 20:52

Molly, LEED doesn't require you to collect glass for recycling—just to allocate space for it.

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