607 Recycling and Waste Reduction

607.1 - Recycling and composting

Recycling and composting by the occupant are facilitated by one or more of the following methods:

1. A readily accessible space(s) for recyclable material containers is provided and identified on the floorplan of the house or dwelling unitor a readily accessible area(s) outside the living space is provided for recyclable material containers and identified on the site plan for the house or building. The area outside the living space shall accommodate recycling bin(s) for recyclable materials accepted in local recycling programs (3 points)

2. A readily accessible space(s) for compostable material containers is provided and identified on the floorplan of the house or dwelling unit or a readily accessible area(s) outside the living space is provided for compostable material containers and identified on the site plan for the house or building. The area outside the living space shall accommodate composting container(s) for locally accepted materials, or, accommodate composting container(s) for on-site composting. (4 points)

607.2 - Food waste disposers

A minimum of one food waste disposer is installed at the primary kitchen sink. (1 point)

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