Placement of Recycling Containers in a Corridor, Assembly Room, or Building:
1. The location must not reduce the required exit width nor create an exiting obstruction. Placing the containers in alcoves is an acceptable method; however, the University Fire Division – Fire Prevention Unit, must approve each corridor location.
2. The container must be a self-extinguishing type, approved by the California State Fire Marshal (CSFM).
3. The container or housing unit must be adequately secured to the floor or wall to prevent the container from becoming an exiting obstruction.
4. The containers must be emptied regularly to prevent overflow. If overflow occurs, additional containers may be needed or the containers relocated outside of the corridor environment.
The use of Rubbermaid or any other brand of plastic containers for recycling paper or cans and bottles or trash is permitted under desks, in an office setting or in a large modular furniture environment.
Please contact the University Fire Division – Fire Prevention Unit at 752-1236 if you have any questions.