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    USGBC MA: Building Better for Trash, Recycling, and Organics, November 14, Boston, MA

  • 14 November 2019
  • Start time : 09:00 AM
  • End time : 10:30 AM
  • Event Host : USGBC MA
  • Event Location : Room Hercules, 17th floor, 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA, 02110, United States
USGBC MA: Building Better for Trash, Recycling, and Organics
Event Description

This course is designed to ensure designers understand the space and electrical requirements necessary for dock space, and the internal storage of trash, recycling, organic food waste, and special materials. Lack of planning for these elements have direct effects on the ability to sort and separate waste materials, custodial safety, and the cost of waste contracts.

Learning Objectives

  • planning for access by waste hauling vehicles
  • planning for external space necessary for waste containers
  • planning for internal container storage
  • planning for movement of containers throughout facility

  • Host Company/Organization Name
    • USGBC MA
  • Speakers / Presenters
    • Gretchen Carey is the Recycling and Organics Coordinator of New England for Republic Services. She is also a LEED Green Associate and Zero Waste TRUE advisor, and has been in the solid waste field for 13 years. Gretchen is also the President of the statewide non-profit, MassRecycle.

      Brendan Dalton is the Republic Services Sales Manager for the Boston Business unit. He has spent 14 years in the solid waste industry and is an expert in the financial aspects of solid waste planning.
  • Cost
    • $35
  • Event type
    • Training

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