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Each building is to have an outdoor recycling collection site (cardboard
dumpsters and recycling carts). The designer must, for projects in which
this requirement cannot be met, specify what cannot be sited at the
building and the recommended location that will serve as an alternate site
for these services. This is to be submitted to the Office of Waste
Reduction and Recycling and to Housekeeping Services for approval.
Design considerations for waste and recycling containers must be based on the building’s usage and
occupancy. All containers shall be located on an accessible path of travel per the ADA and State Building Code.
Ideally, the recycling carts and dumpsters will be on the same pad and
enclosure. However, in some cases it is necessary
for the dumpsters (or compactors) to be located on separate pads from the
carts. This page gives a variety of configurations and basic
requirements. The standard design for an outdoor service area is for a recycling
and trash site that can accommodate:
- 3-6 recycling carts (residence halls require more)
- cardboard dumpster
- at least one trash dumpster (residence halls and high volume areas may
require more than one)
A variety of programs
can utilize the outdoor service areas. Along with this a variety of
containers and vehicles are used to service the program. A brief list
is given below.
Dumpsters are serviced by front load trucks. The standard size for a
cardboard dumpster is 8 cubic yards.
As of April 2006, the standard
trash dumpster
8 cubic yards
with access via closable sliding side doors.
The concrete pad for the dumpsters can be designed in a variety of
configurations as long as the pad and site meet the University’s service requirements.
Pads should be sloped away from rear wall and towards
planned drainage routes to avoid pooling around dumpsters and carts.
The quantity, size, and type of dumpsters needed is dependent on the building
use and size. When volume or special needs dictate a larger dumpster, horizontal compactors are recommended. Contact the
Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling
for assistance determining the
size and type of container needed.
More information about the specific containers and their dimensions is listed on the
Waste Handling
Containers & Equipment
Also see: Needs Based on Building Use
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