One Market Trash, Recycling, Composting Collection Program
One Market Plaza has implemented a commingled recycling and composting program that can realistically divert 75% or more of the building's waste system. The effectiveness of the program is heavily dependent on tenant participation and they are looking for our support in order to make One Market Plaza a green place to work. The City of San Francisco has set a goal of zero waste by 2020, meaning all waste generated will be diverted to recycling or composting and has taken proactive initiatives including credits for trash bills to commercial buildings that can divert more than half of their waste stream. Participation in the program therefore helps the environment and will help reduce disposal costs which will be seen in the form of lower operating expenses.
One Market Plaza’s Green Office Guide
Recycling Reference Material
Composting Reference Material
Monthly E-waste Pickup
FAQ
Building Standard Recycling and Refuse Program
In order to keep our recycling and refuse program uniform throughout the building, we kindly request our tenants to follow the building standard when purchasing and placing receptacles in your space. Tenants still using the caddies are requested to transition to the 28 Qt black waste bin.
Private Office and Workstations
- Each office or workstation should have (1) 28 Qt BLUE Recycling container for RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS
- Each office or workstation should have (1) 28 Qt BLACK Trash container for NON-RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS
Kitchens
- Each kitchen should have at a minimum (1) 23 Gal BLUE Recycling container or (1) built-in receptacle for RECYLABLE PRODUCTS
- Each kitchen should have (1) 23 Gal BLACK or (1) built-in receptacle designated for NON-RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS
- Each kitchen may have at a minimum (1) 23 Gal GREEN Container or (1) 13 Qt Green container or (1) built-in receptacle designated for COMPOSTABLE PRODUCTS
Copy / Office Supply Areas
- Each copy area should have at a minimum (1) 28 Qt BLUE recycling container or (1) 23 Gal Blue Recycling container for RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS
Recycling Program
One Market Plaza offers a commingled recycling program. Tenants will typically have one (1) 28 Qt. blue can for commingled recycling at each desk side and a 23 Gal larger recycling receptacle in their copy rooms and kitchens.
These receptacles will have a clear liner to represent that only recyclable products are allowed. Commingled recycling allows tenants to dispose of all acceptable recycled products in a blue trash can without the need to separate cans & bottles from paper products. The following are considered acceptable and non-acceptable recycled products per Recology:
YES - These items are acceptable:
Metal – (no liquids or food)
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Paper - (clean, dry and unsoiled)
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YES - These items are acceptable:
Plastic – (except those labeled "compostable", no liquids or food)
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Glass – (no liquids or food)
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NO - These items are NOT acceptable:
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One Market Plaza is proud to also offer compost service at the tenant’s request in your common areas (i.e. conference rooms and kitchens). The building has purchased 23 Gal green slim jim compost bins (for larger offices) and 28 Qt. green compost bins (for smaller offices) and will supply to the tenants if available. Used hand towels in the building’s restrooms will be composted in 2011 as long as only compostable products are deposited in the receptacles.
Compost bins will have a clear liner or a green compostable bag to represent that compost materials are allowed.
The following are considered acceptable and non-acceptable compostable products:
YES - These items are acceptable:
Food Scraps (anything that used to be alive)
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Yard Trimmings
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YES - These items are acceptable:
Soiled Paper
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Other
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Composting Program
NO - These items are NOT acceptable:
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Trash Waste
Tenants will typically have one (1) black waste bin or caddy at each desk side and a larger waste receptacle in their copy rooms and kitchens. These receptacles will have a solid liner (black, gray, or brown) to represent that non-recyclables (that are considered non-hazardous) are allowed.
To prevent the possibility of items being accidentally thrown away as trash, trash that cannot be deposited in the designated receptacles MUST be labeled with “TRASH / BASURA” in order for our janitorial staff to remove from your space. Please DO NOT leave items that are not trash on top or near wastebaskets that might be misconstrued as garbage.
YES - These items are acceptable:
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Trash Waste
NO - These items are NOT acceptable:
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More information regarding acceptable and non-acceptable recycling, composting and trash items can be found on the Recology (SF’s designated collection, recycling, & composting service) website.
Recycling / Composting Reference Manual
Commercial Recycle Collection Program
Recycling / Composting Reference Material
Commercial Compost Collection Program
Recycling / Composting Reference Material
Compostable Products
- Retailers selling Compostable Bags & Compostable ware
- https://sfenvironment.org/sites/default/files/fliers/files/sfe_zw_vendors_fsw_bags.pdf
- Certified Compostable Bags Manufacturers
- Certified Compostable Food Service Items Manufacturers
Monthly E-waste (Electronic Waste) Pickup
One Market Plaza is proud to partner with ewaste SF. to provide electronic waste (ewaste) recycling service to tenants at One Market Plaza. Ewaste SF will visit One Market Plaza once a month (on the 4th Wednesday of every month) and will remove e-waste from tenant suites during business hours.
How can tenants schedule a pick up?
Tenants will need to complete an electronic form at www.ewastesf.com and include the following information:
- Tenant Name
- Location of pick up (i.e. One Market Plaza, Spear or Steuart Tower, floor, and suite #)
- Contact person and phone number
- Itemized list of ewaste and approximate amount
Please be sure to send requests NO later than 2 business days prior to the pick-up date. Tenants must also submit a completed Guest/Vendor Access form to our management office fax at (415) 814-6440 regarding the pick-up. This will serve as authorization to allow ewaste SF. to enter your space on the scheduled date.
Ewaste SF will be providing a door to door pick up service so please be sure the ewaste items are relocated to one location in the space, stacked neatly, and ready for pick up prior to the pick-up date.
What items will be accepted with the ewaste recycling service?
One Market Plaza, at this time, is able to recycle the following ACCEPTABLE ITEMS at no additional cost to our tenants:
- Desk computers, laptops, servers, switches, cell phones and tablets
The Following Items will be accepted for a fee:
- Toners, Computer Monitors - CRT or Flat Screen, Television Sets, Laptop Computers, Desktop Computers, Scanners, Keyboards, Small Computer Speakers, Mouse, All other computer equipment, Inkjet Printers, Laser Printers, Fax Machines, Copiers, All-in-One printers, DVD Players, VCRs, other Home Entertainment & Stereo Equipment, Cell Phones and Accessories, Regular Phones, Small Answering Machine, VHS tapes, DVDs, CDs.
Items not included in the above list may be accepted by ewaste SF. at a charge. Please contact ewaste SF by phone at (425) 757-7111 or by email at pickup@ewastesf.com on items normally not accepted.
Recycling Kiosk
The recycling is located in the mail room and is available to tenants at no additional cost. It serves as a collection center and will accept CDs, batteries up to D size, printer cartridges (not toner), cell phones, and clean plastic bags. Tenants are welcome to also bring these items from home.
What if I am unsure if the items should go into TRASH, RECYCLING, or COMPOST?
- When in doubt, throw it out (into the trash bin). It is crucial to not contaminate the recycling containers and compost receptacles. Minimizing the amount of contaminants in these bins will increase Recologys’ ability to recycle and compost items efficiently. The reference materials provided by Recology will also help you identify what is considered recyclable and compostable.
What should I do with trash and plastic bags?
- At this time, Recology has instructed trash and plastic bags to be deposited in the trash bins. Please DO NOT deposit bags in the blue recycling containers. They will get jammed in the filter at the Recology recycling facility.
Can I throw away needles and syringes in the receptacles?
- Needles and syringes need to be treated as biohazard and disposed of by a trained outside company. Never throw them into a receptacle as janitorial staff and other handlers of the rubbish are being put at risk of injury and potential infection.
How do I dispose of cardboard boxes?
- Please flatten and use a Trash / Basura sticker OR write Trash / Basura on the items and leave near a large receptacle in the copy area or kitchen. Janitorial staff have been instructed to NOT throw any items outside of the receptacle containers unless noted as trash. If additional disposal is needed, please call the management office at (415) 814-6480 or place a work order through AwareManager to have a rolling cart or barrel requested. Please separate recycling and trash if possible.
How do I dispose of misc. large items?
- Three types of compactors are used at One Market Plaza to efficiently dispose of trash, recycling, and compost. Due to their limitations, we cannot dispose of any items that will not fit in the compactor or will damage the rams such as broken chairs, furniture pieces, and other office equipment. These compactors are designed to only accept typical day to day office rubbish. The building is willing (at its discretion) to assist with disposing of one-off items as a courtesy to tenants for a charge. Please contact the building office for more details.
- Please DO NOT leave unwanted items (that are not considered typical day to day office rubbish) in the freight elevator vestibules, in the loading dock, or in the compactors. Janitorial staff will not remove these items and if determined tenants will be charged a nominal fee for their disposal.
- It is requested that large usable items be recycled through companies like iReuse and Goodwill. Items that cannot be reused should be coordinated with a rubbish remover such as Recology at the expense of the tenant.
Will my kitchen smell if I have a compost bin?
- You shouldn’t notice any differences in terms of smell because the same type of trash is still being deposited in the kitchen. The main difference is that compostable items are being directed to a compost bin versus a trash receptacle.
How often is TRASH, RECYCLING, or COMPOST emptied?
- Trash, recycling, and composting is emptied on a nightly basis, Monday through Friday excluding Building Holidays.
Is biodegradable the same as compostable?
- Biodegradable is NOT the same as compostable. There are stringent requirements for products to be considered compostable and the timeframe it takes to breakdown and decompose. Recology is facing many issues with food service item ware that are being deposited in compost that are referenced as biodegradable. Please use one of the links in the compost section or in the links / contact info section for vendors that provide certified compostable ware if you choose to purchase compostable items for your kitchens and pantries.
Can I get help with implementing and training my staff on recycling and composting?
- The building management is happy to assist with helping your team implement a recycling and/or composting program. Please contact Robert Alvarado at 415-814-6445 or fyerkesmedina@pgre.com to discuss how the building management and janitorial teams can assist.
- In addition, Recology provides free onsite training through ESA Renewable Resources.
What should I do with confidential paper?
- Please do not recycle confidential documents in the blue receptacles. You should contact an outside contractor like NorCal Shredding Services (415) 621-6200 to have these documents properly handled.
Where can I visit to find out more information about recycling and composting?
- Please visit SF Recycling