A waste audit is a great way to understand how much of
each material your school throws away and will provide information
to help you and your students answer the following
questions:
Where does your school produce waste?
Establishing where certain types of waste are produced in your
school will enable you to position your recycling points
effectively. Remember, it’s not just classrooms that produce
waste. Include all indoor and outdoor areas of the school
such as office, staff room, canteen and playground to ensure the
scheme is most effective.
How much waste does your school produce?
It can be hard to visualise just how much waste your school
produces, and the sources of the waste can also be surprising. The
average secondary school produces 22kg of waste per student
each academic year. The figure for primary schools is even higher
at 45kg per pupil.
What types of waste are produced?
Knowing roughly how much of each material your school produces will
help you to prioritise which materials to recycle and the
types of bins your school will need. The information you gain
from the waste audit will help you to work out which recycling
collection could be most effective for your school.
For more information contact
Streets and Open
Spaces.
