Off-site waste sorting / no dedicated on-site waste storage

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  • Reference: KBCN0696

BREEAM assesses the dedicated space for recyclable waste storage. Where this space does not exist:

For NC or RFO

The aim of the issue is met by provide evidence covering all points 1-4:

  1. A waste management plan which provides on-site storage between collections, adequately sized based on the frequency of collection.
  2. An on-going waste recycling contract.
  3. The typical recycling rates from the waste management company.
  4. A permanent internal or external space within the asset site boundary that can be converted to comply with all criteria requirements. Drawings must be provided showing how this space could be converted in future, including meeting all relevant criteria for:
    • User and vehicle access,
    • Area requirements for waste storage,
    • Appropriate size and number of containers for the expected waste streams, and
    • Space allowance for any additional waste processing requirements e.g. compactors, composting containers, water outlets etc.

This ensures that there is:

  • A robust off-site waste management strategy,
  • Proof of future convertibility for on-site waste storage.

BIU V6 Commercial only

The above approach for NC / RFO only applies to waste storage for construction fit-outs, which are temporary in nature. It does not apply to any other credits, and compliance cannot be met based on future commitments. This means that the above approach:

  • Does not apply to recyclable waste storage.
    Rsc 02 | Answers C + D 
  • Does apply to off-site sorting for construction waste arising from fit-out activities.
    Rsc 02 | Answer E. Only points 1-3 apply – a future commitment for permanent storage facility is not required.
  • Do not apply to the storage of reusable construction products
    Rsc 02 | Answer F.

For BIU, new storage areas will be recognised once they are completed and assessed in future certification cycles.

22-Jan-2025 - Updated text to allow for permanent external spaces, aligning with KBCN1716. Scheme applicability updated.
18-Nov-2024 - Requirements for BIU projects clarified relating to all answers in Rsc 02. Title clarified.
09-Feb-2024 - Requirements clarified. Applicability updated to include construction waste storage for BIU V6 Rsc 02.
17-Jan-2024 - Scheme applicability updated.
16-Apr-2018 - Wording clarified.