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Priorities for Successful Waste Minimisation

1
Gain commitment
Obtain commitment from site senior management to waste minimisation programmes and the integration of the waste hierarchy into site arrangements. Waste Minimisation is a Win-Win proposition.
2
Establish strategy
Establish a coordinated strategy for waste minimisation ensuring opportunities to gain value from application of the waste hierarchy is integrated at every opportunity.
3
Establish Leadership
Establish responsibility for the waste minimisation programme. In particular, leadership should be considered as well as coordination of all waste minimisation initiatives and employees / stakeholders engagement initiatives on-site.
4
Determine priorities
The site may already have waste management priorities: consider these before embarking on LLW minimisation initiatives. Review existing Integrated Waste Strategies.
5
Establish and integrate management arrangements
Establish a systematic approach to waste minimisation and the application of the waste management hierarchy.  Establish management arrangements, integrated into existing business management systems where appropriate. Utilise other initiatives on-site and integrate into a coherent strategy for LLW management.
6
Embed and employ
Formally embed the Waste Hierarchy into other tools and techniques used at your site.  Training and awareness initiatives should be considered a priority to facilitate this.
7
Establish Facilities and waste routes
Facilities need to be in place to manage waste in accordance with the Waste Hierarchy.  In particular, areas for segregation and storage may be required. As opportunities to implement the waste management hierarchy arise they may utilise new waste routes. The site RSA authorisation will require modification to reflect such opportunities.  Careful planning and discussion with the site regulatory bodies will be required. This should not however be considered a barrier to progress, and regulators will be supportive.
8
Do not re-invent, innovate
Use existing tools, techniques and management options. Do not re-invent the wheel and seek to learn from the experience of others. However, innovate where possible and appropriate.
9
Review performance
Fully commit to continually improving your waste minimisation programmes buy fundamentally reviewing success and failure.
10
Report progress and success
Create a culture of involvement and engagement by publicising success flowing from waste minimisation and other related programmes at your site.

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