BUILDING GUIDE

Recycling

JBG SMITH is committed to maintaining a comprehensive, effective, and convenient recycling program. Recycling is required in each jurisdiction of the Washington, DC metropolitan region, and includes all recycle mixed paper, newspaper, cardboard (non-coated), aluminum beverage cans, glass bottles and jars, metal food cans, and plastic beverage containers.

 

Recyclable Materials

All of the following materials can be recycled in your building:

  • Office Paper of all types and colors
  • Certain paper products
  • Cardboard
  • Glass 
  • Metal
  • Plastics #1-7
  • Electronic waste recycling (periodic events)
  • Batteries (central recycling container)

Please contact your Property Management team with questions or refer to your jurisdiction's resources for the latest guidance in current recycling practices in your building as practices do change.

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Fairfax County
Recycling & Trash for
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​​​​​​Note: Jurisdictions require recycling inspections and may charge inspection fees for each tenant in a building. Fines will be levied if requirements aren’t met. Please reach out to the Property Management team for specifics


Building Resources

To increase recycling participation, your Property Management team can provide complementary:  

  • One-on-one in-person recycling education
  • Desk-side paper recycling containers
  • Commingled recycling containers (glass, metal, and plastic)

Signage for your space:

Supplemental Waste Diversion Programs

Please contact your Property Management team to inquire if the following programs are offered in your building: 

  • Composting (organic food waste)
  • Single serve coffee pods (e.g. K-Cups)
  • Ink and toner cartridges (most manufacturers provide free mail-back recycling programs)