M&R Prerequisite 1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables
LEED-NC Credit: YES | UNSURE | NO
Prerequisite Intent
Facilitate the reduction of waste generated by building occupants that is hauled to and
disposed of in landfills.
Feasibility
This prerequisite must be achieved to receive
LEED-NC certification, therefore it is pursued.
This prerequisite should be easy to fulfill. An
easily accessible area that serves the entire
building and collects materials for recycling need
to be present and that is always the case for
Stanford’s campus buildings.
Figure 1: Trash and Recycle Bins in GSB.
Photo by Victor K Victorsson, 4/20/07
Analysis
This prerequisite will be met by following Stanford’s
own Sustainability Guidelines. Stanford works with the
Peninsula Sanitary Service, Inc (PSSI) and PSSI provide
garbage and recycling to the campus. The following is
from Stanford’s Facilities and Operations webpage:
“PSSI provides garbage and recycling services to the
Stanford Campus. Recycling bins are usually located
inside the buildings near high generating areas.” 1
Figure 2: Trash and Recycle Bins
outside current GSB
Photo by Victor K Victorsson, 4/20/07
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Stanford Facilities and Operations:
(http://recycling.stanford.edu/acadbuild/index.html)