Practical Application

1. Undertake no- and low-cost resource use reduction strategies prior to implementing major waste diversion programs.
2. Read the recommendations listed in the waste audit report for each major type of waste.
3. Meet with custodial staff to discuss current waste collection and disposal methods.
4. Determine whether recycling and compost facilities exist locally or can be developed on-site, and implement recycling and compost programs.
5. Create a waste disposal policy for each applicable type of waste, and include these in site’s overall resource management plans. Set a recycling goal for each of the major waste streams, based on practicality of implementing the program, and track recycled materials to measure progress against these goals.
6. Develop a plan for engaging and educating post staff to implement responsible disposal practices (see Materials: Staff Engagement).