Rsc02 Reuse and recycling facilities

(6 credits available; 1 exemplary available)

Aim

To facilitate the reuse and recycling of waste from the asset.

Question

Are suitable facilities available for segregating and storing waste from the asset at the curb side or within the building to enable optimal reuse or recycling?

Credits	Answer	Select all that apply
0	A	Question not answered
0	B	No
2	C	Yes, for at least 3 separate residential waste streams
1	D	Yes, for composting or garden waste

Are suitable neighbourhood recycling facilities available for segregating and storing waste from the asset to enable optimal reuse or recycling?

Credits	Answer	Select either G or H, Answer I can be selected independently
0	E	Question not answered
0	F	No
1	G	Yes, within 500m of the home, via a safe pedestrian route, there is a collection point for at least 3 separate waste streams
2	H	Yes, within 500m of the home, via a safe pedestrian route, there is a collection point for at least 5 separate waste streams
1	I	Within 10km distance from the home a permanent local waste collection facility/recycle center available or a mobile bulky waste collection service is provided at least twice a year where households can bring Furniture Small household electrical devices; White goods Garden waste DIY waste

Is suitable space available for segregating and storing construction waste and reusable construction products?

Credits	Answer	Select a single answer
0	J	Question not answered
0	K	No
Exemplary	L	A suitable construction waste management space is available for the optimal sorting, storing and collecting of construction waste generated during resident fitout works.

Assessment criteria

Criterion	Assessment criteria	Applicable answer
1	Residential waste streams can include: Glass (Different coloured glass is classed as one waste stream) Paper/cardboard Aluminium cans Plastic Batteries and light bulbs Clothes, textiles and shoes Cooking oils Each waste stream can only be counted once.	C,G,H
2	Answers G or H can be selected even when Answer C has already been selected. However, the neighbourhood recycling facilities must cover different residential waste streams to those available at the curb side.	C,G,H
3	Curb side recycling containers should be the minimum size recommended by the appropriate local authority Or Where there are no recommendations from the local authority, 100L of volume for a single bedroom and a further 70L for each additional bedroom	C
4	Communal waste segregation containers shall: meet the requirements of ‘Operational waste – Waste stream segregation’ (see Methodology). be grouped together in the operational waste management facility. be of a design appropriate for the waste stream they hold and as a minimum be closable, non-absorbent, leakproof and durable to prevent contaminated run off or waste escaping. be clearly labelled to show what waste shall be deposited in each container to assist users.	C,D
5	The communal waste management area or facility shall: be central and dedicated to the purpose. be clearly labelled to assist users. be accessible to residents or facilities operators for the deposit of waste, and appropriate for preparing the containers for collection by waste management contractors. Consideration should be given to access by those with disabilities. have adequate lighting, ventilation and sound insulation to allow for safe use with minimal disturbance to the asset occupants and surrounding residents during operating hours. have vehicular gate heights and widths, maneuvering and loading spaces sized to ensure ease of access for vehicle collections, where situated and accessed for collection internally, have an adjacent water outlet for cleaning and hygiene purposes, where organic waste is stored for collection or on-site composting	C,D
6	The size of the operational waste management facility shall meet the requirements of ‘Operational waste – Space requirement’ (see methodology).	C,D
7	The construction waste management space shall: be as criteria 5d and 5e above. be accessible for the deposit of waste by constructors and collections by waste management contractors (that may be different from the operational waste collections). be separate from the operational waste management facility. have a range of containers available for segregating waste streams appropriate for likely waste classifications and quantities. be of a size that can contain reasonable estimates of the likely waste classifications and quantities. If available, the data recorded (see issue Rsc 06 Optimising resource use, reuse and recycling), shall be used to inform estimates. be a permanent space, or a space normally used for another function that will be readily converted to fulfil this function during construction works (e.g. car parking spaces where a temporary enclosure can be erected).	L
8	Exemplary level credits: Answer L can only be selected if options C, G or H have been selected.	L

Methodology

Operational waste – Space requirement

The facility size shall be determined as follows:

If the asset has been occupied during the previous 3 years and data has been recorded (see issue Rsc 06 Optimising resource use, reuse and recycling), the quantity of storage space provided shall be demonstrated as sufficient by reference to the data recorded on waste generated.
If no data is available, use the following guide: i. At least 2m2 per 1000m2 of net floor area for assets < 5000m2 ii. A minimum of 10m2 for assets ≥ 5000m2 iii. An additional 2m2 per 1000m2 of net floor area where catering is provided (with an additional minimum of 10m2 for assets ≥ 5000m2 ) The net floor area should be rounded up to the nearest 1000m2 .
The space for recyclable waste must be in addition to areas and facilities provided for dealing with non-recyclable waste and other waste management facilities, e.g. compactors, balers and composters.

Operational waste – Waste stream segregation

The waste streams to segregate and range, size and number of containers shall be based on:

The waste likely to be generated, determined by
- If the asset has been occupied during the previous 3 years and data has been recorded (see issue Rsc 06 Optimising resource use, reuse and recycling), the data recorded on waste generated.
- If no data is available, estimates according to the type of asset and operations occurring. Estimates on occupant waste shall be agreed with the occupant(s).
Availability, collection frequency, and utilisation of waste collection services available in the local area for the collection and proper recycling of the waste likely to be generated.
If different waste streams are stored or collected in the same container (commingled), the waste collector shall demonstrate that they separate commingled waste into the identified waste streams.
A minimum of 3 waste streams are segregated.

Evidence

Criteria	Evidence requirement
-	The evidence below is not exhaustive, please also refer to the ‘BREEAM evidential requirements’ section in the scope of the Guidance for appropriate evidence types which can be used to demonstrate compliance.
1	If waste is commingled, records from the waste collector that commingled waste is separated in the waste streams as identified.

Definitions

Accessible space:

Accessible space is typically within 20m of an entrance to the asset. Depending on the size of the asset, site restrictions or tenancy arrangements, it may not be possible for the facilities to be within 20m of an entrance to an asset. In such circumstances, judgement on whether the space is ‘accessible’ to the occupants and vehicle collection must be made.

Bulky waste:

Waste types that are too large to be accepted by regular waste collection. For example, discarded furniture and large appliances

Commingled recycling:

Commingled recycling allows for waste that can be recycled to be disposed of in one receptacle. Recyclable materials including glass, plastics, cardboard, paper, metals and aluminium cans and containers are examples of materials that are often co-mingled.