NC-v5 MRp1: Planning for Zero Waste Operations Required
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© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.
Intent
To reduce the amount of waste that is generated by building occupants and hauled to and disposed of in landfills and incinerators through reduction, reuse, and recycling services and education, and to conserve natural resources for future generations. To set the building up for success in pursuing zero waste operations.
Requirements
Comply with the following requirements:
Storage and Collection of Recyclables
Provide dedicated areas accessible to waste haulers, janitorial staff, and building occupants for the collection and storage of recyclable materials for the entire building.
- Collection and storage areas may be separate locations.
- Recyclable materials must include organics/food waste, mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals.
- Mixed recyclables are acceptable for paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals if required by local conditions.
- Space for the storage of organics/food waste recycling is required even if service is not available at the time of building occupancy.
- Take appropriate measures for the safe collection, storage, and disposal of batteries, mercury-containing lamps, and electronic waste.
AND
Zero Waste Operations Planning
Include design details, maintenance manuals, and/or other resources from the design and construction team that help facilitate building occupants and operators to meet high-performance waste prevention and recycling goals once in operation.
Core and Shell only
Communicate the building’s infrastructure and service options information in the Tenant Guidelines.
Core and Shell project teams may have limited influence on how the final tenant space is fitted out. The tenant guidelines help tenant design teams understand and design features to achieve significant reductions in waste generation. To effectively communicate details of waste management, the Tenant Guidelines should provide clear, actionable information that outlines the building’s waste management system and encourages responsible waste disposal practices. This allows tenants to remain informed about the building’s systems and their responsibilities. Teams should include information on the waste collection and disposal collection area, waste minimization initiatives, waste pick up schedule, training materials, and contact information.
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Credit language
© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.
Intent
To reduce the amount of waste that is generated by building occupants and hauled to and disposed of in landfills and incinerators through reduction, reuse, and recycling services and education, and to conserve natural resources for future generations. To set the building up for success in pursuing zero waste operations.
Requirements
Comply with the following requirements:
Storage and Collection of Recyclables
Provide dedicated areas accessible to waste haulers, janitorial staff, and building occupants for the collection and storage of recyclable materials for the entire building.
- Collection and storage areas may be separate locations.
- Recyclable materials must include organics/food waste, mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals.
- Mixed recyclables are acceptable for paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals if required by local conditions.
- Space for the storage of organics/food waste recycling is required even if service is not available at the time of building occupancy.
- Take appropriate measures for the safe collection, storage, and disposal of batteries, mercury-containing lamps, and electronic waste.
AND
Zero Waste Operations Planning
Include design details, maintenance manuals, and/or other resources from the design and construction team that help facilitate building occupants and operators to meet high-performance waste prevention and recycling goals once in operation.
Core and Shell only
Communicate the building’s infrastructure and service options information in the Tenant Guidelines.
Core and Shell project teams may have limited influence on how the final tenant space is fitted out. The tenant guidelines help tenant design teams understand and design features to achieve significant reductions in waste generation. To effectively communicate details of waste management, the Tenant Guidelines should provide clear, actionable information that outlines the building’s waste management system and encourages responsible waste disposal practices. This allows tenants to remain informed about the building’s systems and their responsibilities. Teams should include information on the waste collection and disposal collection area, waste minimization initiatives, waste pick up schedule, training materials, and contact information.