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1. CBRE - Waste Disposal
The chart is a high-level cut of data from the CBRE Spend Dashboard which shows global waste services (96% of spend attributed to 4 sub-categories). There is a basic breakdown of familiar sub-categories but nothing granular. We are actively looking into establishing and agreeing a set of universal sub-category definitions for waste services internally so that CBRE doesn't need to rely on supplier data comprehensively, but can compliment. Once these are agreed then internal training for the raising of PO's (to avoid misclassification due to the misunderstanding of waste sub-categories and global inconsistencies) can take place.
2. CBRE - Waste Disposal
In the interim, prior to internal CBRE's in internal data improvements, obtaining information from our preferred suppliers is the best course of action to understand the breakdown of waste services.
Biffa is one of CBRE's largest waste services contractors based in the UK managing waste removal and recycling at over 40 accounts. The following information has been provided to show the level of data available at a blended account level.
Learn more about Biffa's waste treatment and processing facilities across the UK, as well as the solutions they provide for our customers by clicking on the Biffa icon.
- Across all UK accounts Biffa dealt with nearly 1000 tons of waste
- General waste accounted for 507 tons / 52%
- Recyclables accounted for 465 tons / 48%
Overall Waste Tonnage
Not surprisingly the majority of FM waste is attributed to general waste, mixed recycling and organic food waste - accounting for the majority of services
Waste Tonnage Breakdown
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3. Waste Diversion - Overview
Waste diversion or landfill diversion is the process of diverting waste from landfills. The success of landfill diversion can be measured by comparison of the size of the landfill from one year to the next. If the landfill grows minimally or remains the same, then policies covering landfill diversion are successful. A measure of the success of landfill diversion would be if that number remains the same or is reduced.
There are several different options for landfill diversion:
Waste Diversion
Further breakdown of client waste via Biffa reveals diversion into other categories:
- 47% of waste is diverted away from landfill (into other areas such as waste to energy)
- 46% is diverted into recycling
- Not creating waste in the first instance
Example:
- Avoid single use products and invest in reusable items
- Improved maintenance or 'buy better' to alleviate waste and renewal costs
Waste Reduction
- Taking used materials and creating new products in order to prevent the disposal of these products in landfills
Example:
- Recycling material can include glass, paper, metal, plastic, textiles, and electronics
Recycling
- Another method of landfill diversion is thermal treatment (such as Incineration)
- Approximately sixteen percent (16%) of waste is incinerated yearly in the United States. Incineration, however, can lead to other environmental issues that may have positive or negative results
Thermal Treatment
- There are two types of biological treatments anaerobic digestion or composting. Biomass is considered a renewable energy because more can be grown in a short amount of time
- Biomass energy although its burned, does not pollute the air as much as fossil fuels. Some materials easily break down, others do not
Biological Treatments
- Return waste product to the supplier of the original raw material
Example:
- Reuse of propane tanks and recycling batteries to be used again
- Many companies will offer incentives or credits for the returned product towards the next purchase
Return Waste To OEM
- Manufacturing and most production facilities will create waste to varying degrees. A closed loop system will recycle the waste back into the production process to maintain minimal levels of waste that is left to be disposed of. This is environmentally and economically friendly
Reuse In Production
- More unfamiliar than other types, it is possible for a company to sell its waste to a third party
Example:
- Third party will purchase the waste for reuse in their own production process
- Third parties can also retrieve your waste if they are capable of disposing of it more efficiently and / or affordably
Selling Waste To 3rd Party
Selling Waste To 3rd Party
Waste To Energy
- Other options for diversion are composting and waste-to-energy
Example:
- Converting primary waste into various types of energy such as heat or electricity
4. CBRE - Waste Diversion
Reference - Landfill diversion - Wikipedia
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5. Wasted Journeys - 'What A Waste!'
The following chart shows the total 'wasted journeys' across a client site portfolio in the UK (BT). A wasted journey is when the waste services contractor (Biffa) comes to collect waste but cannot successfully execute a pick-up for a number of reasons.
Wasted Journeys
- 8000 wasted journeys in a 12 month period at one client
- Total cost of wasted journeys = £263,778
- Vast majority of cases were site access, bins not out for collection and vehicles blocking entry
6. Key Takeaways
Understanding the overall impact of waste from a client perspective is crucial. Ensure that available reports from suppliers are analysed to reduce landfill journeys and save costs: