Attachment 5 Specifications for Recycling Collection Containers.pdf
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This document provides specifications for recycling collection containers to be used by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under a comprehensive solid and medical pathological waste and recycling management services contract. The specifications define requirements for three types of interior collection containers - metal containers for general recycling, clinical center patient area containers meeting fire and safety standards, and cafeteria containers made of recycled plastic lumber. Requirements are also provided for cardboard containers, exterior collection containers organized into campus recycling units, and single exterior containers. All containers must be labeled as directed by the project officer.
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Attachment 5: Specifications for Recycling Collection Containers
Interior Collection Containers
Metal Containers: These containers shall be fire resistant “Public Square Collector Series”. The “Public Square Collector Series” are manufactured by SAFCO Products Company, New Hope, MN. The container bases shall be SAFCO models 2981GN, 2982BR, 2983BG and 2984BR, or equivalent as approved by the Project Officer.
The lids shall be SAFCO models 2987BL, 2988BL and 2989BL, or equivalent as approved by the Project Officer. Keyed locks for lids shall be SAFCO model 2980, or equivalent as approved by the Project Officer. Each container shall be provided with customized labels as specified by the Project Officer prior to being placed into use.
Each container designated for aluminum cans shall be equipped with a keyed lock as specified above.
Clinical Center Patient Area Recycling Containers: These containers (Rubbermaid ST24ERB Defender Fire Safe Step-On Metal Containers) shall meet Fire Code regulations and JCAHO standards as approved by the Project Officer (PO).
Manufactured by Rubbermaid with a powder coat finish and are step-on receptacles that are self-closing for sanitary use and have fitting lids for odor control. Constructed with rugged steel, meet federal flammability standards (CID- 182), are UL California State Fire Marshall listed and FM approved fire-safe-extinguishing. Has retainer bands that secure disposable bags neatly. Each container shall be provided with customized labels as specified by the PO.
Clean River Cafeteria Containers: These sturdy built containers are made of 97% Recycling Plastic Lumber to withstand heavy use in high traffic areas both indoors and outdoors. It features flat top styling combined with front or optional rear service doors, and top deposit openings. The integrated backboard includes high visibility graphics to help people make the right choice when they discard their waste. It has rigid liners included and drainage holes inside to prevent buildup of liquid from spills and leaks. The Specifications for the 3 types of CleanRiver containers used at cafeterias are:
Model Dimensions Weight Capacity XFT50-1-BB 25” x 22” x 50” 92 lbs 50 USG XFT50-3-BB 71” x 22” x 50” 187 lbs 150 USG
900-X50F3-SB 71” x 22” x 54” 325 lbs 150 USG Each container shall be provided with customized labels as specified by the Project Officer prior to being placed into use.
Cardboard Containers: The “Desk Top Receptacles” shall be GSA “Recycled Paper Collection Containers”, Part No. 8115-01-347-7543 or equivalent. “Central Office Paper Collection Receptacles” shall be GSA “Recycled Paper Collection Containers”. Part No. 8115-01-347-7544 or equivalent. These Rubbermaid ST24ERB defender Fire safe Step-On Metal Containers were approved by the Project Officer prior to being placed into use.
Exterior Collection Containers
Exterior recycling containers are normally in groups of four containers referred to as Campus Recycling Units (CRU). The CRU’s shall be fire resistant and consist of Model Number TF1222 (3 containers with liners) and Model Number TF1030 (single container with liner) by Wausau Tile, Terra-Form Division, Wausau, WI, or equivalent as approved by the Project Officer. Matching lids shall be provided with each container. Each container shall be provided with customized labels as specified by the Project officer prior to being placed into use.
Single exterior containers (not part of a CRU) meeting the same specifications identified above are required occasionally to support recycling needs.
Attachment 5: Specifications for Recycling Collection Containers
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