Identifying potential sources for pathogens in our buildings is more important than ever before, and employing proven facility maintenance strategies can help efforts to limit potential exposure of building occupants to these indoor pollutants and pathogens sources, and create a healthier building environment.

Waste, Recycling, and Compostable Material Management is an important part of Step 5 of the WAXIE RE6 Building Re-entry plan since an effective plan combined with the right receptacles and liners can help to contain and remove pollutants and pathogens which may be present in the waste stream. Deploying the right size receptacles and associated liners, along with an effective plan for containment and removal of waste and recyclables, can help to minimize potential exposure of building occupants to biological pollutants and pathogens.

People whose business have been closed and people who have been working from home now have to think about what returning to the physical office or facility means for them. Due to the new “back to work” guidelines it would be advisable to re-evaluate trash collection sites and systems that were in place before COVID-19.

More or larger trash cans and liners may be needed in restrooms where more people will be washing their hands more frequently. In addition, air hand dryers that circulate bacteria are being replaced with no-touch paper towel dispensers, so plans will need to be made to account for this additional material.

More or larger trash cans and liners may also be needed in classrooms or offices where more people will be eating. The CDC recommends that buildings close communal break rooms and cafeterias, or that they stagger use so that there are fewer people congregating at a time. Naturally some people will feel more comfortable eating their lunch in the privacy of their office. And in schools students may be asked to eat in their classrooms.

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