CALGreen Section: 5.410.1 Recycling by occupants. Provide readily accessible areas that serve the entire building and are identified for the depositing, storage, and collection of non- hazardous materials for recycling, including (at a minimum) paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics and metals.
5.410.1.1 Sample ordinance. Space allocation for recycling areas shall comply with Chapter
18, Part 3, Division 30 of the Public Resources Code. Chapter 18 is known as theCalifornia
Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access Act of 1991 (Act).
Note: A sample ordinance for use by local agencies may be found in Appendix A of the document at the Cal Recycle’s web site.
Intent:
The intent of this code provision is to direct attention to existing law to provide areas for recycling by occupants, including collection and loading of recyclable materials.
Existing Law or Regulation:
Currently there is a requirement for a model ordinance in Chapter 18, Part 3, Division 30 of the Public Resources Code. Chapter 18 is known as the California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access Act of 1991 (Act) that can be used for statewide application.
Compliance Method:
1. Determine if a local recycling ordinance is in place in your jurisdiction and comply. If no ordinance; then use the model recycling ordinance.
2. Show on the plans (site and/or floor plans) readily accessible areas and signage for those areas that serve the entire building for recycling of non-hazardous materials by
occupants.
3. In accordance with the model ordinance, recycling areas shall be secure; be protected from the elements, such as rain; and be adequately separated from occupied spaces for protection against impacts such as noise, odor and pests.
4. Where feasible, recycling areas should be located adjacent to solid waste collection areas.
Note: A sample ordinance for use by local agencies may be found in Appendix A of the document at the CalRecycle web site.
Enforcement:
Plan Intake: The reviewer and/or plan checker should review the plans and confirm that the appropriate recycling areas and signage for those areas have been provided on the plans.
On-Site Enforcement: The inspector should review the permit set of plans to verify that the recycling areas and signage for those areas on the plans and specifications are installed
CALGreen Section: 5.713.10.1 Recycling by occupants. If not provided on the existing site and where site conditions permit, provide readily accessible areas that serve the entire building and are identified for the depositing, storage, and collection of non-hazardous materials for recycling, including (at a minimum) paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics and metals in accordance with one of the following:
1. For additions or alterations by on owner or a tenant conducted within a 12-month period under single or multiple permits resulting in an increase of 30% or more in floor area
2. For additions or alterations by an owner or a tenant for which multiple permits are applied within a 12-month period resulting in an increase of 30% or more in floor area
3. As required by a lawfully enacted local recycling ordinance, if more restrictive.
[Balance of subsections are identical to those in Division 5.4]
Intent:
CBSC adopted and amended this section from the new construction division to provide clarity to the code user regarding the establishment of recycling areas for occupants, if not provided on
site, in the event of an addition or alteration. It clarifies its application only to certain additions and alterations. This conforms to the California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access Act of 1991.
Compliance and Enforcement: See § 5.410.1 & § 5.410.1.1 of this guide
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