Tenant Waste Management Guide

[Client Name] is committed to sustainability, with waste management being one focus area. This guide was adapted from the resources provided by New York City through 311.org and nyc.gov to be specifically directed to the tenants of multisite commercial real estate properties in New York City. This guide is designed

This guide is designed to help tenants:

1. Develop and maintain a robust recycling program in your space
2. Join Rudin in our mission to divert more waste from landfills and incinerators.

This guide offers high level information, including the local regulations that we must follow.

Additionally, [Client Name] provides access to our sustainability team in order to provide assistance with signage, decals, waste best practices, sustainability tips, and to help you implement your recycling plan in the office.

New York City Rules and Regulations

In New York City, recycling is the law. All tenants in commercial buildings in NYC must separate trash and recycling. Co-mingling of these waste streams is illegal and fines will be issued in the case that a building is outside of compliance.

Tenant Responsibilities

As tenants it is your responsibility to ensure that your space has the infrastructure it needs and that staff understand how to properly recycle in accordance with our buildings policies.

Tenants are responsible for:

• Placing and allocating waste bins and/or stations
• Appropriately labeling bins
• Ensuring education to staff of proper recycling
• Ensuring that recycling procedures are followed

Tenants are most importantly responsible for clear and timely communication to building management and janitorial staff with needs and questions.

Janitorial Responsibilities

Janitorial staff is responsible for ensuring that the systems implemented in the building for waste collection are properly run and maintained as waste is collected and moved throughout the building for disposal.

Janitorial staff is responsible for: