Resource Efficiency in Organisations
Sector: Garages
Garages are a sector of concern due to the potential for hazardous waste to enter the mixed waste stream. It has been found that if garages manage their wastes properly they should be cost neutral when it comes to all waste management. This is due to the value of metal and batteries which many garages do not manage correctly.
The Scale-up factor used for the garage sector is employee numbers. The factor is 0.297 tonnes per employee annually
In a garage employing 12 people there could be 3.5 (0.297 x 12) tonnes of waste generated each year
Tool!
Click here to see the Smart Garage Guide produced by the Clean Technology Centre to prevent waste in this sector.
Click here to see a sample garage report produced by Waterford County Council for a local garage.
Click here to see the Garage Quick Checklist developed by Cork Co. Co. for local authority garages and yards
