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Compendium of 68 Most Useful KPIs for the Waste Management Sector

 

These KPIs help waste management companies monitor and assess various aspects of their performance, service quality, and business growth.

 

1.      Asset Turnover Rate: The efficiency of assets in generating revenue, typically calculated as revenue divided by total assets.

 

2.      Average Age of Fleet: The average age of vehicles or equipment used in waste management operations.

 

3.      BioGas Production Volume: The volume of biogas produced through the anaerobic digestion of organic waste.

 

4.      Carbon Footprint: The total amount of greenhouse gases, typically measured in CO2 equivalents, emitted directly or indirectly by waste management activities.

 

5.      Collection Efficiency: The effectiveness of waste collection operations in picking up waste from designated locations.

 

6.      Collection Route Efficiency: The efficiency of waste collection routes in terms of minimizing time, distance, and fuel consumption.

 

7.      Collection Vehicle Downtime: The amount of time that waste collection vehicles are out of service for maintenance or repairs.

 

8.      Compliance with Waste Hierarchy: The adherence to waste management hierarchy principles, such as prevention, reuse, recycling, recovery, and disposal, in waste management practices.

 

9.      Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Recovery Rate: The percentage of construction and demolition waste that is recovered for recycling or reuse.

 

10.  Contamination Rate: The percentage of recyclable materials contaminated with non-recyclable items, affecting the quality of recycling.

 

11.  Cost Per Pickup: The average cost incurred for each waste pickup or collection operation.

 

12.  Cost Per Ton of Waste: The average cost incurred for managing or disposing of each ton of waste.

 

13.  Cost per Ton of Waste Transported: The average cost incurred for transporting each ton of waste from collection points to disposal sites.

 

14.  Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC): The cost associated with acquiring a new waste management customer, including marketing and sales expenses.

 

15.  Customer Churn Rate: The percentage of waste management customers who discontinue their service within a specific period.

 

16.  Customer Retention Rate: The percentage of waste management customers retained over a specific period.

 

17.  Decommissioning and Post-Closure Care Costs: The costs associated with decommissioning waste management facilities and providing post-closure care for disposal sites.

 

18.  E-Waste Recovery Rate: The percentage of electronic waste (e-waste) that is recovered for recycling or safe disposal.

 

19.  Energy Production per Ton of Waste: The amount of energy generated through waste-to-energy processes per ton of waste processed.

 

20.  Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Rate: The rate at which waste management activities reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to baseline levels.

 

21.  Hazardous Waste Percentage: The percentage of waste categorized as hazardous due to its potential environmental or health risks.

 

22.  Hazardous Waste Treatment Efficiency: The effectiveness of hazardous waste treatment processes in reducing environmental and health risks.

 

23.  Incineration Efficiency: The efficiency of waste incineration processes in converting waste into energy or reducing waste volume.

 

24.  Landfill Gas Utilization Rate: The percentage of methane gas generated in landfills that is captured and utilized for energy production.

 

25.  Landfill Lifespan: The estimated duration for which a landfill can continue to accept waste before reaching capacity.

 

26.  Landfill Utilization Rate: The percentage of total landfill capacity that is currently utilized for waste disposal.

 

27.  Leachate Production Rate: The rate at which leachate, a liquid formed from decomposing waste, is produced in landfills.

 

28.  Litter Control Compliance Rate: The effectiveness of litter control measures in maintaining cleanliness in waste management facilities and surrounding areas.

 

29.  Maintenance Cost per Vehicle: The average cost incurred for maintaining each waste collection vehicle.

 

30.  Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Sorting Accuracy: The accuracy of sorting recyclable materials at material recovery facilities.

 

31.  Material Recovery Rate: The percentage of recyclable materials recovered from the waste stream for recycling or reuse.

 

32.  Medical Waste Disposal Compliance Rate: The compliance rate with regulations and standards for the safe disposal of medical waste.

 

33.  Methane Capture Rate: The percentage of methane gas emitted from waste management activities that is captured and prevented from entering the atmosphere.

 

34.  Noise Pollution Level: The level of noise generated by waste management operations, measured in decibels (dB).

 

35.  Number of Service Disruptions: The total number of disruptions or interruptions in waste management services experienced by customers.

 

36.  Occupational Illness Rate: The rate of illnesses or injuries among waste management workers, typically expressed as incidents per 100 full-time equivalent employees.

 

37.  Odor Control Efficiency: The effectiveness of odor control measures in minimizing unpleasant odors associated with waste management facilities.

 

38.  Organic Waste Percentage: The percentage of waste composed of organic materials, such as food scraps and yard waste.

 

39.  Percent of Fleet Using Alternative Fuels: The percentage of waste management vehicles using alternative fuels, such as biodiesel or natural gas, to reduce emissions.

 

40.  Percent of Fleet with Real-time Tracking: The percentage of waste management vehicles equipped with real-time tracking systems for monitoring and optimization.

 

41.  Percent of Waste Treated On-Site: The percentage of waste processed or treated at the waste management facility without being transported off-site.

 

42.  Percentage of End-of-Life Products Recycled: The percentage of end-of-life products, such as electronics or appliances, recycled rather than disposed of in landfills.

 

43.  Percentage of Waste Repurposed: The percentage of waste materials repurposed or reused for alternative applications, such as composting or energy generation.

 

44.  Permit Violation Rate: The frequency of regulatory violations or non-compliance incidents related to waste management permits.

 

45.  Plastic Waste Percentage: The percentage of waste composed of plastic materials, indicating the prevalence of plastic pollution.

 

46.  Processing Time per Ton of Waste: The average time required to process or treat each ton of waste at waste management facilities.

 

47.  Recycling Contamination Costs: The costs associated with removing contaminants from recyclable materials to improve recycling efficiency.

 

48.  Recycling Rate: The percentage of total waste diverted from landfills for recycling or reuse.

 

49.  Regulatory Compliance Rate: The rate of compliance with waste management regulations and standards imposed by regulatory authorities.

 

50.  Residential vs Commercial Customer Ratio: The ratio of residential waste management customers to commercial or industrial customers.

 

51.  Return on Investment (ROI) for Capital Expenditures: The financial return or profitability achieved from capital investments in waste management infrastructure or equipment.

 

52.  Revenue Per Pickup: The average revenue generated for each waste pickup or collection operation.

 

53.  Revenue Per Ton: The average revenue generated for each ton of waste managed or processed.

 

54.  Safety Incidents Rate: The rate of safety incidents or accidents occurring during waste management operations, typically expressed as incidents per 100 full-time equivalent employees.

 

55.  Single Stream Contamination Rate: The rate of contamination in single-stream recycling systems, where recyclable materials are mixed together.

 

56.  Sludge Processing Efficiency: The efficiency of sludge treatment processes in wastewater treatment plants, often measured by the reduction in sludge volume or solids content.

 

57.  Tonnage Collected: The total weight or volume of waste collected by waste management services within a specific period.

 

58.  Vehicle Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency or miles per gallon (MPG) achieved by waste management vehicles, indicating their environmental impact and operating costs.

 

59.  Volume of Waste Rerouted from Landfill: The volume of waste diverted from landfill disposal through recycling, composting, or waste-to-energy processes.

 

60.  Waste Collection Coverage: The extent of waste collection services provided in a geographic area, typically measured by the percentage of households or businesses served.

 

61.  Waste Diversion Rate: The percentage of waste diverted from landfill disposal through recycling, composting, or other diversion methods.

 

62.  Waste Generation Rate of Contracted Customers: The rate at which waste is generated by customers contracted for waste management services.

 

63.  Waste Heat Recovery Rate: The efficiency of waste heat recovery systems in capturing and utilizing heat generated from waste management processes.

 

64.  Waste Segregation Accuracy: The accuracy of waste segregation practices in separating different types of waste for recycling, treatment, or disposal.

 

65.  Waste Sorting Efficiency: The efficiency of waste sorting processes in separating recyclable materials from non-recyclable waste.

 

66.  Waste-to-Energy Conversion Cost: The cost of converting waste into energy through waste-to-energy technologies, typically measured per unit of energy produced.

 

67.  Waste-to-Energy Efficiency: The efficiency of waste-to-energy processes in converting waste into usable energy, often measured by energy output relative to waste input.

 

68.  Water Usage Efficiency: The efficiency of water usage in waste management operations, typically measured by the volume of water consumed per ton of waste processed.

 



 

 

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