How did we find the best practice sites?
During March, April and May 2004, waste audits were undertaken
at a number of Suffolk County Council offices and sites throughout
the county.
We were looking at the waste produced on each site, we also looked
at how the office was disposing of the waste. We found many staff
that are highly motivated about recycling. Here are a few examples
of best practice that we found. Well done all.
Which are the best Practice sites?
Ipswich Library
Of the 325kg of waste which were audited at the
library, 248 kgs of it, was paper and cardboard which was being
sent for recycling. With effort and dedication they are able to
reduce the amount of waste going to landfill by over three-quarter
of the total.
Mildenhall Library
Staff in the library takes a lot of the recyclable
waste to the local recycling centre in their own time. By taking
simple steps for example, by having different boxes for waste
materials, they are able to separate out the recyclable
waste.
Bury Fire Station
Staff in Bury Fire Station recycle:
- aluminium cans, the cans are sold direct to a company and the
money received is used to buy plants for the garden;
- glass;
- paper; and
- plastic.
In addition all green waste is composted on site.
If I want more information who do I
contact?
For more information contact Adria Pittock, Corporate Waste
Minimisation Officer on:
Telephone: 01473 264278
Email:
adria.pittock@et.suffolkcc.gov.uk