BE CREDIT 3.1: WASTE MANAGEMENT: REDUCE AND RECYCLE
1 - 2 POINTS
INTENT
To reduce the amount of waste hauled to and disposed of in landfills.
REQUIREMENTS
Meet one or both of the following requirements and publicize the
availability and benefits of the drop-off points, stations or services:
Include at least one recycling or reuse station as part of the project
available to all project occupants dedicated to the separation,
collection, and storage of materials for recycling including, at a
minimum, paper, corrugated cardboard, plastics and metals; or locate
project in a local government jurisdiction that provides recycling
services for these materials. If a plan for post-collection
disposal or use does not exist, establish one. (1 point)
AND/OR
Include at least one appropriately installed compost station as part of
the project available to all project occupants dedicated to the
collection and composting of food wastes and yard wastes, or locate
project in a local government jurisdiction that provides services for
composting materials. Locate compost station appropriately to avoid
potential animal conflict. If a plan for post-collection use does not
exist, establish one. (1
point)
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