By starting with measurement: a yellow bin characterisation audit over a week, in 2 or 3 contrasting departments, provides each department’s mis-sorting rate and associated additional cost. Next comes 30-minute training adapted to each department, with "yellow or black?" photographs from the audit, sorting leads and up-to-date signage. This approach reduces DASRI volumes by 15 to 25% within a few months, while 30 to 50% of yellow bin contents is mis-sorted. Above 5 tonnes a year suitable for decontamination, an on-site decontamination unit can complement the approach.
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