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Materials and Resources Credit
WASTE REDUCTION PERFORMANCE
MRc1
1–12 points
INTENT
To prevent waste and reduce the amount of materials from building operations and maintenance disposed of in landfills or incinerators.
REQUIREMENTS
| Achievement pathways | Points |
|---|---|
Existing Buildings | 1–12 |
Waste Diversion | 1–12 |
Divert materials generated from building operations and maintenance activities from reaching landfills, incineration (waste-to-energy), or other disposal methods. Diversion includes strategies such as waste prevention (reduction), reuse, recycling, or composting. Points are awarded according to Table 1.
Table 1. LEED points for waste diversion
| Waste diversion | Points |
|---|---|
6% | 1 |
12% | 2 |
18% | 3 |
24% | 4 |
30% | 5 |
36% | 6 |
42% | 7 |
48% | 8 |
54% | 9 |
60% | 10 |
70% | 11 |
80% | 12 |
Waste Diversion Calculation
Calculate a waste diversion rate by tracking the total amount of materials generated from ongoing building operations and maintenance activities for a minimum of three consecutive months within the 12-month reporting period. Track waste generation monthly and include the material type and weight of all nonhazardous, solid materials.
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Operations and Maintenance, April 2025 Launch Edition 192