Waste management

Undesirable output Energy Product Process Input Undesirable output Air emissions Input Process Effluent discharge Undesirable output Solid waste

Waste can be ... I. II. III. Avoided & reduced Recycled Disposed of Good house- keeping Services instead of products Change technology I. Avoided & reduced Change raw material Change product Change process Correct segrega-tion II. III. Recycled Within the process Disposed of Externally Energetically Detoxi- fication Inside the company Stabilization Reduction of volume

Waste management … is more than simply arranging containers in the company! Legal compliance with relevant waste regulations Setting up company-specific waste logistics Information/motivation Continuous controlling Source: PREPARE Toolkit

Why do companies optimize their waste management? Legal compliance Risk minimization Disposal security Positive image Motivation Implementation of waste minimization measures Cost reduction EMAS, ISO 14001

Methodology – waste management Check legal compliance with the applicable waste regulations – corrective action Determine waste streams according to type of waste, waste volumes and costs Identify weak points of waste logistics Determine minimization and cost reduction potentials Define, implement and monitor measures

Setting up in-company waste logistics Involving employees at the workplace Information on correct waste segregation (segregation guidelines!) Customized container systems Redesign of waste collection points Involvement of the cleaning personnel Motivation of all persons involved

Important success factors for well functioning waste logistics Waste manager Environmental responsible Waste logistics Information Motivation Information Motivation Management Employees Cleaning personnel Motivation Information Source: PREPARE Toolkit

Checklist for legal compliance When do we talk about waste? Which types of waste arise in the company? Which relevant waste obligations do I have to comply with? How do I fulfil these obligations? Which corrective actions are necessary?

Examples of waste-relevant duties Appoint waste manager Documentation (non-hazardous waste) Notification (hazardous waste, used oil) Special documentation on disposal (hazardous waste, used oil) Allocation of various duties of waste segregation

Why do companies optimize their waste management? Transparency of waste volumes and costs of the waste streams Targeted minimization and recycling measures Correct waste segregation – disposal security Reduction of residual waste – cost reduction Waste management as part of environmental management EMAS, ISO 14001 Positive company image Motivation of employees

Contribution of the disposal company Information material on waste separation Labelling/colour system for containers and waste collection points Information on adapted container systems Waste collection intervals according to specific company needs Data on the weight of collected waste, support in estimating waste quantities

Description of waste streams

Analysing potentials of waste reduction  Central waste collection point Container for residual waste Container for hazardous waste  Waste segregation in the company

Overview of waste logistics Storage, workshop delivery Paper/cardboard Metal Residual waste Packaging Glass Wood Organic waste Cable stays Hazardous waste Central waste point Office/procurement Kitchen Archives

Definition of measures Optimize waste logistics (new containers, new waste collection points, colour system/ labelling) Improve waste segregation (e.g. metals) – reduction of disposal costs Use returnable and/or large containers Reuse certain materials Internal recycling (e.g. recycling of solvents) Use returnable cleaning rags (rental system) Use reusable packaging ...