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Building for Success: Using Code to Drive Multifamily Diversion

Explore how the Seattle Solid Waste Code drives action and promotes waste diversion in multifamily buildings. Discover code elements, implementation processes, and potential updates to improve waste management.

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Building for Success: Using Code to Drive Multifamily Diversion

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  1. Building for Success: Using Code to Drive Multifamily Diversion Angela Wallis SPU Solid Waste - Senior Program Manager April 2019

  2. Agenda • Seattle Solid Waste Code Overview • Seattle Solid Waste Code for NEW MFBuildings • Example: When Code Works • Room for Improvement: Code Updates

  3. Code Element 1: RATES • Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) • Recycling embedded in Garbage $ • F&YW Subsidized by Garbage $

  4. Code Element 2: SERVICES REQUIRED “Residences shall have and use sufficient containers to hold all garbage…”

  5. Code Element 3: BANS • Recyclables • Food & YW • Food-Soiled Paper • Polystyrene • Plastic Bags • Plastic Straws & Utensils

  6. Zero Waste Resolution & CSWMP MF DIVERSION 2018: ~37% 2022 GOAL: 54%

  7. CODE DRIVES ACTION Robust Outreach & Technical Assistance 2. Inspectors Technical As

  8. Code Element 4: NEW MF Building Design 1. STORAGE • MF: ft2/# units • Commercial: ft2 based on size • Min. room dimensions/# units 2. SIZE & NUMBER CONTAINERS 3. SERVICE DISTANCE & SLOPE

  9. Code Implementation 2 Architect notified to work with SPU Solid Waste • 3 • SPU Review for: • CODE • BMPs 1 Proposal for new bldg. submitted to Building Dept. • 4 • Revisions Provided to Architect • Several week process • Teaching moments • Redesigns • 6 • Approval Letter • Provided to Architect • Uploaded to Permit Database 5 SW Compliance & Contractor Review & Approval

  10. When Code Works • ELEMENTS • Proper storage • Room dimensions = access • Containers sizes/type • Pick-up location • BMPs • Chutes + FW carts • On-floor, co-located

  11. SOLUTIONS: Potential Code Update 1. Build for Convenience: • On-floor Access • Co-locate Containers 2. Close Loopholes

  12. Food Waste Rating: Distribution by # of Streams on Every Floor None Other Garbage Recycle Compost

  13. SOLUTIONS: Convenience Garbage Compost • Side-by-side collection of garbage, recycle & compost on each floor • if 3+ floors • King County DRAFT CODE Example: • 1 Collection location within every 150’ • 1 Collection Location per 30 units Recycle

  14. SOLUTIONS: Close Loopholes • The Director…. has the discretion to modify the requirements…if the applicant proposes alternative, workable measures that meet the intent and if either: • The applicant can demonstrate difficulty in meeting any of the requirements of this Section 23.54.040

  15. Takeaways • Code may be hard-fought, but it’s long-lasting and powerful • Leave today with one feasible idea for your jurisdiction • Partner with permit/development office staff to review solid waste storage and access

  16. Thank you! angela.wallis@seattle.gov

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