Recycle Station Design Guideline - Office of Physical Plant

The Pennsylvania State UniversityOffi ce of Physical PlantPURPOSEWaste and Recycling StationDesign GuidelinesTo advance the progress of Penn State’s Sustainability Strategic Plan.To facilitate the effi cient and safe collection of refuse, recyclable, and compostable commodities byleveraging institutional knowledge of maintenance and operations procedures.To increase the recycling participation rate of building users through consistent graphic treatment onsignage.To reduce operating costs to the university.To improve aesthetic quality of interior spaces by providing clean, consolidated, well designed, andconveniently located receptacles.HOW TO USEThis document is intended as a guideline for the design of a series of recycling station types. Thedesigns meet the safety, operational, and aesthetic needs of the university.Consultants to the university are strongly encouraged to plan for recycling station location and designat the earliest possible time in the process of delivering a building design.RESOURCESOPP staff responsible for administering the waste and recycling program include:Al Matyasovsky - aem3@psu.eduKelly Harris - kjh16@psu.eduFor more information about sustainability at Penn State visit www.sustainability.psu.edu/mobiuspenn state waste management Revised July 2013

Type 3 Receptacle - CubeAPPLICATIONIn locations where built-ins or credenzas are deemed by OPP to be unnecessary, the option ofcommercially manufactured receptacles may be considered.DESIGN REQUIREMENTSDesign, materials and fi nishes of station to match or complement the interior decor. Submit detailedspecifi cation information including size and color of proposed receptacle to OPP for review andapproval. Customization of stock designs may be required to meet university requirements.Note: Height of receptacle cannot exceed 30”.Hinged top or side panel access are acceptableReceptacle must accommodate a rigid plastic linerNo interior bag retainer bands will be acceptedTop opening size and configuration must comply with university standardsProvide (6) six receptacles with opening and one receptacle for Organic Waste/Compost with a solidhinged top lid to mitigate the spread of odorsWall surface area above each opening must be allocated for placement of standard signage. Signs tobe provided by OPP.Commercially manufactured rigid plastic liners with height not to exceed 30” and capacity at or near23 gallons must be accommodated.Illustration of station using customized commerciallymanufactured receptacles.

Type 4 Receptacle - PlasticAPPLICATIONIn service areas, kitchens, and break rooms or in locations where less than a full seven commoditystation is required, the use of plastic receptacles may be acceptable.DESIGN REQUIREMENTSThe 23 gallon Slim Jim®, as manufactured by Rubbermaid Commercial Products, is the universitystandard. Receptacles manufactured by others will be considered if size and capacity requirementsare met.Specifi cation:20” wide x 11” deep x 30”high23 gallon capacityRefuse and recycle commodities - blue (no lid )Compost unit - green (with hinged lid)Containers to be free of symbols or logosFull stations include (7) commodities including an Organic Waste/Compost receptacle with a solid lid.Partial stations to be determined by OPP staff.Wall surface area above each receptacle must be allocated for placement of standard signage. Signsto be provided by OPP.

Restroom Receptacle - PlasticAPPLICATIONWaste receptacles in restrooms should be designated as compost using the sign below.DESIGN REQUIREMENTSUntouchable®, as manufactured by Rubbermaid Commercial Products, is the university standard.Receptacles manufactured by others will be considered if size and capacity requirements are met.Specifi cation:15.75” diameter x 30.125” high22 gallon capacityContainers to be free of symbols or logosNo lidCOMPOSTPaper napkins, tissues, and towels onlywatchyourwaste!Recyclable materialPolystyrene (Styrofoam®)Sharpspenn state waste management

Standard SignageTRASH (LANDFILL)Areyousure?COMPOSTFood wasteSoiled or wet paperPaper napkins, tissues, and towelsCompostable plates, cups, and utensilsPizza boxesPAPERCopy paper (color ok)EnvelopesPaperboard packagingFile folders (no metal clips)MagazinesBound brochuresHard cover and paperback bookswatchyourwaste!watchyourwaste!Recyclable materialPolystyrene (Styrofoam®)Sharpswatchyourwaste!Wax paperFood wrappersSoiled or wet paperpenn state waste managementpenn state waste managementpenn state waste managementPAPERBound brochuresCopy paper (color ok)EnvelopesFile folders (no metal clips)Hard cover and paperback booksMagazinesNewspaperPaperboard packagingagingPhonebooksMETALAluminum soda cansAluminum foil (clean and dry)Aerosol cans (empty)Bi-metal (tin) cansPaint cans (empty)NEWSPAPERNewspaperPhone bookswatchyourwaste!Wax paperFood wrappersSoiled or wet paperwatchyourwaste!watchyourwaste!penn state waste managementResidence and Dining Halls onlyGLASSFood and beverage containersClear, green, brown (ok)penn state waste managementPLASTICBottles #1 thru #7“Stretchy” plasticspenn state waste managementMISCELLANEOUS PLASTICYogurt containersPlastic food storage containersPlastic take-out containersLaundry detergent bottleswatchyourwaste!Light bulbsLaboratory glasswatchyourwaste!watchyourwaste!penn state waste managementpenn state waste management10” x 10” sign mounted to wall above receptacle in the sameorder as above from left to right.Adhesive backed sign with printed vinyl graphic requires nomounting hardware.Signs provided by OPP.penn state waste managementResidence and Dining Halls onlyCOMPOSTPaper napkins, tissues, and towels onlywatchyourwaste!Recyclable materialPolystyrene (Styrofoam®)Sharpspenn state waste managementRestrooms only

Standard OpeningsOrganic Waste / CompostTrash (Landfi ll)Paper8” diameter 9” Diameter9” DiameterLid mounted pull oncompost receptacleMetalPlastic (other)Plastic Bottles9” Diameter9” Diameter9” DiameterGlass9” Diameter

Station Placement Guidelines• Locate stations near stair/elevator where foot traffi cis greatest.• Station locations from fl oor to fl oor should be thesame if possible• Distance between stations should beapproximately 300’ (150’ from users)Station with “Slim Jim” receptacle2nd Floor• Stations using Slim Jim’s® require approximately12’ of continuous, free wall space• Stations using “cube” require approximately 10’ ofcontinuous, free wall space• Do not locate station in front of windows• All restrooms should be equipped with compostreceptacle (no lid required)• Food preparation areas may have single trashand compost receptacles.• Copier/printer stations may have single paperrecycling receptacles.Station with “Slim Jim” receptacleSample Station Layout Plan