Storage and collection of recyclables | U.S. Green Building Council
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LEED BD+C: New Construction | v3 - LEED 2009

Storage and collection of recyclables

MRp1 | Required

Intent

To facilitate the reduction of waste generated by building occupants that is hauled to and disposed of in landfills.

Requirements

Provide an easily-accessible dedicated area for the collection and storage materials for recycling for the entire building. Materials must include at a minimum paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics and metals.

Credit substitution available

You may use the LEED v4 version of this credit on v2009 projects. For more information check out this article.

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