Classify operational waste fixes by their place in the waste hierarchy.
Place each operational move in its primary waste-hierarchy bucket. Source reduction Reuse Recycling or composting Energy recovery Treatment or disposal Switch supplier from single-use cartons to right-sized returnable totes Use intact pallets for outbound shipments before recycling them Keep clean OCC dry and bale it for market Send source-separated food scraps to composting Send non-recyclable residuals to permitted waste-to-energy Landfill contaminated residue after safe handling and documentation Install bulk chemical refill station to reduce empty container waste Repair reusable collection carts instead of scrapping them
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