Transforming waste operations to reduce costs, improve recycling value and support sustainability goals
A leading convenience food manufacturer partnered with Axil to transform waste operations across multiple UK sites, improving efficiency, reducing costs and increasing resource recovery.
By identifying inefficiencies, improving segregation and introducing greater data visibility, Axil helped unlock significant cost savings, increase recycling value and create a more efficient waste management model.
Waste Management Results
£ 843 k
Saved in year one
Exceeded target by 148%
26 %
Reduction in food waste
Less material sent for disposal
66 %
Increase in recycling rebates
Greater value recovered from materials
The Challenge
The manufacturer wanted to reduce the cost impact of waste while improving operational efficiency and sustainability performance.
Key challenges included:
- Inefficient transport arrangements increasing costs
- Poor segregation and contamination reducing material value
- Low rebates from recyclable materials
- Food waste being sent for disposal
- Outdated equipment affecting efficiency and safety
A more proactive approach was needed to identify opportunities, improve control and maximise value from waste streams.
The Solution
Working with the manufacturer, Axil reviewed waste processes and implemented targeted improvements across operations.
Data-led waste management
The Axil portal provided improved visibility of waste volumes, spend and performance, supporting better decision making and audit readiness.
Optimised waste collections
Container rationalisation created a better-fit solution for each waste stream, reducing unnecessary transport activity and improving efficiency.
Improved segregation and material recovery
Uniform signage and improved bin solutions helped increase capture of recyclable materials and reduce contamination.
Continuous improvement programme
A savings tracker was introduced to identify opportunities, monitor benefits and maintain focus on ongoing improvements.
Improved equipment solutions
Equipment upgrades enhanced operational efficiency and supported improved health and safety practices.
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ARRANGE A WASTE REVIEW
To gain a clearer understanding of your waste operations, we will visit to carry out a detailed site audit.
Our waste management experts will understand your waste streams and the challenges you face— and develop a service proposal tailored to accommodate your needs.
We will explain how our innovative solutions can re-engineer your waste to reduce your costs and increase your recycling.