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The starting point for managing organic wastes is to work out how much organic waste your business or organisation produces. Then you can identify opportunities for improved on-site management of organic waste, and begin to consider technologies that may meet your specific needs. Rather than conducting an unpleasant “waste audit” which involves significant OH&S risk and management, the collection of compostable organic materials (e.g. food) in separate dedicated bins is a much simpler and safer option.Stepwise process to workout how much organic waste is produced by your enterprise, including information recording sheets for food waste, garden vegetation, wood & timber, and paper. Details how to set up a safe and effective collection system for organic material. This information sheet is from the report 'Implementing an Organics Management System' that will be available soon. The ROU has also produced a simplified introductory information sheet that focuses on simply quantfying the amount of food waste generated by your organisation:
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