Waste Assessment in a Major Shopping Centre
Industry Sector
Retail
Client Profile
- Large metropolitan shopping centre
- Part of a national chain
Statement of Waste Issue
- Improve waste management and recycling systems in place
- Systems constrained due to lack of space and poor access
Process
- Site review of systems in place, identifying constraints and opportunities
- Detailed waste analysis of waste stream by dock
- Analysis of most cost effective systems per dock, given constraints
- Development of a Dock waste profile identifying recycling and diversion quantities
Findings
- A total of five tonnes of waste analysed across 11 docks
- 74% of all materials analysed fell into one of five major waste categories.
- 42% of the waste stream was recyclable material.
- Three new diversion streams were identified and contractors recommended.
- Best practice tenants were identified for promotional purposes
Outcomes
- New recycling systems rolled out on a dock by dock basis.
