Does the area dedicated to the separation, collection, and storage of materials for recycling need to be entirely within the confines of the building? Our building has easily accessible areas for collection of recycled material on each floor. These indoor collection areas would not be large enough to accommodate all of the recycled volume between pick-ups from a recycling company. The recycled volume generatedcould be accommodated by an outdoor recycle area that received the regularly emptied indoor recyclables performed by maintenance staff. Would we qualify for the prerequisite?
The areas dedicated to the separation, collection and storage of recyclables on each floor AND any central collection area on the ground floor, basement, or project site (such as the loading dock) should follow the minimum recycling area guidelines as explained in the reformatted LEED Reference Guide (p.171). An outdoor recycling area designed to consolidate the recyclables from each floor periodically would qualify for the credit as long as the intent of the credit and the minimum area guidelines are observed. Applicable Internationally.