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Why Optimise Your Waste Yard
Enhanced Safety
Minimise slips, trips, fire, and contamination risks.
Improved Compliance
Audit-ready segregation, signage, and storage.
Increased Efficiency
Faster collections, less handling, maximised space.
Cost Savings
Fewer missed lifts, container swaps, and contamination penalties.
Staff Engagement
Clear responsibilities and a safer, organised yard.
Visual Clarity
Standardised signage and layouts simplify correct disposal.
Birmingham Wholesale Markets Waste Yard Transformation
Watch Axil implement 6S Waste Yard Optimisation & Site Efficiency at Birmingham Wholesale Market.
Before partnering with Axil
Birmingham Wholesale Market is the largest integrated market in the UK, providing fish, poultry, fruit, and vegetables to wholesale customers and the public. The multi-million purpose-built premises is a joint venture between the tenants and Birmingham City Council. It is located at The Hub, Birmingham, and houses 70 tenants across an eight-acre site.
After partnering with Axil
Andrew Barnes, General Manager at BWM, said
“Birmingham Wholesale Market has been designed for the 21st century, delivering a highly efficient trading environment where every effort is made to minimise and recycle food and material waste. Our partnership with Axil has helped create a cleaner site that recycles more and operates more sustainably.”
Our 6S Services
Audit
Full waste yard audit and risk review
Layout
6S application and layout planning (including Safety)
Container review
Container review, right-sizing, and placement
New Systems
Improved segregation systems and standardised signage
Training
Staff training, toolbox talks, and clear responsibilities
Performance
Ongoing monitoring, reporting, and performance checks
Perfect for:
Who We Help
Facilities, Operations, Environmental, and HSE managers across manufacturing, logistics, retail, and office complexes.
6s Waste Yard Optimisation & Site Efficiency – FAQs
Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain, and Safety – a proven method for efficiency, compliance, and risk reduction.
Yes – optimised placement, access, and service frequency to save space and reduce unnecessary collections.
Absolutely – durable, standardised labels for bins, bays, and hazardous waste.
No – suitable for retail, logistics, offices, and any site with a waste yard.
No – optimisation is phased to maintain daily operations with minimal disruption.
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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 costs and increase recycling.