Waste management is a key problem in today’s warehouses and production areas. Often, warehouses and production units are part of large spaces, with several floors or even many buildings. Today, handling and transporting waste ends up being a real challenge for businesses and industries.
In this article, we have compiled 5 practical tips for Production or Warehouse Managers. These tips concern improving waste management, increasing productivity and generating revenue through recycling.
Tip #1: Design and plan before implementation .
When you start designing a warehouse, a logistics center or a production unit, it is essential to include waste management planning in your study. Failure to anticipate waste management needs in the initial design can lead to many problems. Some of these are subsequent costly procedures, ineffective solutions or even a dangerous working environment.
Tip #2 : Analyze the existing situation.
It is necessary to analyze the existing waste management method and the ideal desired solution.
This analysis is necessary to find out how much the current situation is costing you financially. In addition, this analysis shows how soon a better solution can be found, as well as where your company is at the moment. At this point, the analysis should include not only the cost of the mechanical equipment but also the costs of labor, transportation costs and the required information systems.
Furthermore, the appropriate recycling equipment helps to organize and create a more productive and safe workplace. At METECO there are many solutions for waste recycling as well as specialized staff to give you alternative options.
Tip #3 : Sort waste.
The next tip concerns waste classification. Sorting waste directly at the time of production is by far the most economical and efficient way to manage it. It is true that separating waste by quality at the production site saves many man-hours. In addition, it increases the value of the waste and makes the working environment safer. At the same time, this method reduces the environmental footprint of the work on the environment.
Tip #4 : Centralized or decentralized? Waste management is directly related to space and distance.
The goal of a new waste management solution is to save money, time and space. It is important to consider how far your company’s waste must be transported. If the route is long or complicated, it is best to place the equipment at intermediate points. Also, if the waste storage does not have many internal transports, then the cost will be lower.
Tip #5 : Waste management is an ongoing process.
However, your work does not end after the installation of the compression equipment or special collection bins. After purchasing and installing the appropriate equipment, its maintenance follows, which should be done at least once a year. In this way, the equipment will remain functional and safe. Furthermore, over time, the condition of the workplaces changes and evolves, and this process requires a corresponding adjustment and possibly an upgrade of the waste management system.
The above tips will not only help you save your company money in the long run but will also help the environment.
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