Phase 1: Assessment and Data Analysis
Every client engagement begins with our 360 Waste Diversion Analysis, a comprehensive review of the operational and financial aspects of your property's waste management program.
Phase 1 evaluates the current waste and recycling program through a combination of on-site operational review and detailed invoice analysis. This phase establishes the operational and financial baseline used to identify optimization opportunities and support ongoing monitoring during Phase 2.
Site Visit & Operational Evaluation
Green360 Partners conducts an on-site inspection of the waste, recycling, and organics infrastructure at your property. The review evaluates:
- Container and enclosure locations and accessibility
- Service logistics and hauling patterns
- Container utilization levels
- Operational flow within service areas
- Tenant waste handling practices affecting usage
This evaluation allows Green360 to determine whether current service schedules align with actual waste generation and operational requirements.
Stakeholder Consultation
We collaborate with property management and operations staff to understand current service schedules, operational challenges, and any known waste management issues, including container usage patterns, contamination incidents, tenant waste handling practices, and operational constraints affecting service logistics.
Data Collection
We collect and review service and billing data for all waste streams managed by the property, including landfill, recycling, compost, and any open-top hauling activity.
Invoice Review & Validation
Recent waste hauler invoices are reviewed to verify each billed line item against services observed on site. This confirms the accuracy of disposal fees by waste stream type, hauling charges, contamination or weight overage fees, open top hauling activity, additional hauler surcharges, and any other extraordinary fees discovered during the analysis.
Benchmarking
We compare the property's current service structure and cost configuration against internal benchmarks and operational norms for comparable properties to determine whether service levels are aligned with industry practices.
Variance Analysis
We identify anomalies that may contribute to elevated waste management costs, including inconsistent pricing structures, unnecessary service frequency, redundant container capacity, misapplied or unsupported charges, and operational inefficiencies affecting container and compactor utilization.
Comprehensive Findings & Optimization Recommendations
Upon completion of our review, we deliver a summary of findings outlining current service conditions and opportunities for improvement. Recommendations may include:
- Service frequency adjustments tied to actual container and enclosure usage
- Container redistribution or consolidation
- Operational improvements to increase container and enclosure utilization
- Improvements in diversion and contamination control
- Cost alignment across service points
- Identification of unsupported or arbitrary hauler charges