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3. Managing waste


Opportunities to reduce waste exist at all stages of construction and deconstruction projects.

Effective communication and collaboration are key when it comes to successful waste minimisation. Creating a positive on-site culture and maintaining a well-organised site can greatly contribute to achieving your waste reduction goals.

This section offers some useful tips for implementing a waste minimisation system and getting your site ready at the start of a project, advice on setting up waste sorting and storage on-site, and helpful suggestions for tracking and evaluating your waste minimisation progress.

Updated: 22 July 2024