Require waste contractors to provide you with the weight (kilogrammes or tonnes) of waste leaving the site by each disposal route (e.g. direct to landfill, direct to be recycled, to a Materials Recovery Facility) – record this data for your property
Advanced managers will measure by waste type too
Specific Actions
Engage with tenants on waste minimisation, discussing how the total quantity, type and level of segregation of waste affects the service charge – regularly share performance data on total waste handled and the proportion recycled with retailers
Encourage all retailers to co-operate in segregating waste for recycling
Provide separate storage systems (e.g. coloured bins) for easy segregation
Label all containers clearly with the waste types allowed
Provide clear instructions and training to all staff
Arrange for separated materials to be collected by specialist recycling contractors
Seek options for dealing with food waste, waste fats and cooking oils; separating these is also important to avoid contaminating recyclable material
Train and incentivise all staff and retailers in good practice
To make this section useful, we would be grateful if you email summarised case studies with links to further information. Please email to Davinder Jhamat at Davinder.jhamat@bcsc.org.uk
