Working with leading global Covid-19 testing company to help in the fightback against Coronavirus
CIGNPOST DIAGNOSTICS CASE STUDY
Contract Information
Through a collaborative approach, the Axil team worked in partnership with Cignpost to improve all areas of their waste management.
Company
Cignpost Diagnostics
Industry
Pharma & Research
Location
National
Contract Type
Total Waste Management
Years with Axil
2 years
Contract Manager
Mark Newall
The Requirement
Providing waste collection for Covid-19 test waste, Cignpost’s initial five sites rapidly grew to twenty within a fortnight and we’re now providing waste collections at over 50 sites across the UK.
Axil developed a bespoke solution, adapting our business model to suit Cignpost’s specific requirements.
Breakdown in numbers
This improved approach to waste segregation has delivered an 80% reduction in contaminated waste.
Reduced carbon
footprint
A reduction in carbon footprint was enabled due to combined collections of waste.
Operating
nationally
Cignpost boast 108 site locations nationwide with 69 active sites.
Rapid collection
process
Axil collected 9794 bags on average over the past 3 months across the UK.
Efficient collection service
Axil operates 18 hours a day, 6 days a week to ensure collections are efficient.
Zero waste
to landfill
Zero waste to landfill status was achieved and 100% energy generated from waste.
Locations
Axil is working in partnership with Cignpost nationwide, providing waste collection services for Covid-19 test waste at two of the UK’s largest London airports, Heathrow & Gatwick, as well as Birmingham and Edinburgh airport. They also support key retail and transport hubs, keeping UK infrastructure moving.
Eighteen-months in, the contract has seen Axil manage waste services at Cignpost Diagnostics laboratory facilities, as well as its test sites across sectors including elite sport, defence, media, and finance. As well as no-location test-waste collections, Axil has worked with leading companies such as Netflix, Amazon, BBC, Scottish Premiership, and the PGA European Tour.
“We are very pleased with not only the quality, but also the service we have received from Axil. Their seamless and efficient operation allows our scientists to deliver our gold standard PCR test results quickly and optimally. Their waste services keep our labs clean and running smoothly, meaning we can focus on helping our clients get back to work and protecting their employees.”
Richard Acton
Chief Technical Officer
Challenges
Initially sub-contracting waste collections, Cignpost were dealing with multiple suppliers to manage their waste.
Following an approach back in October 2020, all waste collection services are now centrally managed by Axil.
With less stress on Cignpost’s internal teams, Axil reacts within short timescales, offering same day collections which were not possible through the subcontractor network.
Innovations and Waste Solutions
This improved approach to efficient collection process saw significant cost savings for Cignpost.
One-stop-shop
solution
Axil’s in-house solution provides dedicated vehicles and drivers to Cignpost, ensuring no missed collections and ensures delivery of bins and equipment to the 50+ testing sites.
Clear
segregation
A colour-coded waste system has been introduced across the site, supported by an education campaign and Aesica-branded bins.
Cost
savings
Axil has been able to deliver significant savings to Cignpost due to operating the waste collection service on our own wheels and the introduction of three dedicated vehicles and drivers – a solution created specifically for the Cignpost contract.
Local disposal
outlets
A network of local disposal options are identified based on best geographical routing to minimise carbon footprint and ensure minimal waste miles.
Plastic waste
reduction
Account management helped to communicated to staff the importance in filling bin bags to full capacity as cost is incurred per bag. Ensuring bags are full reduces plastic waste and minimises monetary and environmental costs.
Traceability
With Axil collection vehicles tracked, drivers ring site locations thirty minutes prior to arrival ensuring no wasted time for Cignpost staff.
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