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101 <br /> 3. Post Construction Recycling by Occupant/Tenant: <br /> © Check the following recyclables that will be generatedX Std. Co-Mingled (glass bottles, metal cans, newspaper, magazines, #1 & #2 plastics) <br /> Corrugated Cardboard (* See Next Section Below) <br /> Office Paper (white or colored copy paper, confidential papers) <br /> Restaurant/Bar/Grill (food wastes, cooking oil, disposable dining ware) <br /> X Other Plastics (#5, #7, `bulky') <br /> El Cardboard Recycling Requirements — Orange County's Ordinance requires that <br /> recyclable corrugated cardboard be kept separate from all other refuse/solid waste. All projects <br /> must provide for cardboard recycling through the use of a dedicated on-site bulk container <br /> (i.e. dumpster) and typically, for every refuse dumpster there shall be 1 cardboard dumpster. <br /> Alternatively, and if approved, public recycling drop-off sites located throughout the County <br /> can accommodate a very limited amount for commercial projects but cannot exceed 50 boxes <br /> er week. <br /> • The project Site Plan includes cardboard recycling container(s) on Plan Sheet # <br /> Corrugated Cardboard will be handled in an alternate manner as described below: <br /> X Any corrugated cardboard generated will be small amounts to be disposed of <br /> at County drop-off sites. <br /> © - methods: <br /> Exterior individual or cooperative use bulk waste/recycling container site(s). May <br /> be suitable for apartment complexes, restaurants, churches, educational facility, office <br /> building, retail/office/restaurant combinations that include 1 or more of the following: <br /> X Garbage dumpster <br /> Garbage compactor <br /> Cardboard dumpster <br /> Cardboard compactor (or inside baler) <br /> X Recycling carts for standard co-mingled recyclables (see above) <br /> Cooking grease rendering container (required for any commercial kitchen facility) <br /> Food waste collection container (may qualify for collection by OCSW if enough quantity) <br /> Standard "curbside" recycling collection. May be suitable for most single-family and <br /> some duplex, triplexes, and townhouse developments. <br /> Private Waste Collection Contractor — If approved by OCSW, the project may elect to <br /> go with a private waste collection contractor (that includes the collection of cardboard <br /> and mixed recyclables). If approved, the standard OCSW waiver of public recycling notes <br /> must be placed on the plans and a letter of collection service by the private waste <br /> contractor must be provided to OCSW before approval of the development plans. <br /> Contact OCSW Enforcement staff for waiver notes and a sample of collection service <br /> letter (aka `will serve' letter). <br /> Page 14 <br />