Percentile of the waste which includes both organic rejects and other compostable material which are deemed unsuitable for regular recycling – measured by weight at the end of the day against the total waste stream handled.
- Acceptable average – <15%
Averages by %
Averages by Weight
Intervenors
- True increase expected during tourist influx, fairs and festivals, clearing of backlogs, cleaning up of dumping black-spots, and during rainy spells, and when waste stream is processed for purposes other than being used as Alternate Fuel & Resources (AFR)
- Apparent increase due improper collection and transportation & improper sorting at the resource recovery centre due to lack of proper training and inadequate supervision
Actions to be taken
- Check weighment procedures in the Resource Recovery Centre.
- Train and re-train personnel involved in the re-sorting process and intensify supervision.
- Liaise with personnel involved in collection and transport to improve segregation rates and decrease moisture content.
- Conduct individual supervisory checks on personnel involved in re-sorting and take appropriate corrective measures.
Confounders
- The sole confounder which may affect rates is key personnel absenteeism which may lead to misclassifications.
