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WST 03b
Information correct as of 26thDecember 2024. Please see kb.breeam.com for the latest compliance information.
Communal waste storage – Requirement for this to be external in Criterion 1 - KBCN1513
Communal waste storage areas can be located within the building. However, where such waste is stored internally, it must be in a location that demonstrably provides suitable environmental conditions, meets relevant fire, health and safety requirements for waste storage and has appropriate external access for waste collection.
Multi-Residential: Internal recyclable waste container if waste is sorted off site - KBCN0354
Where the Local Authority or waste management company for the scheme provide evidence confirming that recyclable waste will be sorted after they have collected it from site, it is acceptable to provide one internal storage bin of a minimum capacity of 30 L rather than 3 separate internal bins. The relevant recycling scheme must collect at least 3 of the following materials; paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, metals or textiles.
Off-site waste sorting / no dedicated on-site waste storage - KBCN0696
BREEAM assesses the
dedicated space for recyclable waste storage. This must be a permanent structure on-site, or space in the asset.
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:
- A waste management plan which provides on-site storage between collections, adequately sized based on the frequency of collection.
- An on-going waste recycling contract.
- The typical recycling rates from the waste management company.
- A permanent structure (or internal space) within the asset site boundary that can be converted to comply with all criteria requirements. Layout 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.
For BIU
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.
Answers C + D | Rsc 02 | BIU Commercial V6.
- Does apply to off-site sorting for construction waste arising from fit-out activities.
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
Answer F.
For BIU, new storage areas will be recognised once they are completed and assessed in future certification cycles.
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.
Information correct as of 26thDecember 2024. Please see kb.breeam.com for the latest compliance information.