How do I configure waste-in locations?

This article explains what waste-in locations are, why they are important, and how to configure them in the Rio platform.

What are waste in locations? 

Waste-in locations refer to the location where waste is processed once it is collected from the waste-out site (a waste-out location is a location which falls under your reporting boundary such as one of your organisation’s offices or project sites and generates the waste which is transferred to a waste-in locations)  

This is a mandatory field required for reporting waste data in Rio, which Rio will request upon upload. If that information is not available, an unknown waste-in location can be configured.  

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All waste-in locations configured for your account can be found under configuration>account configuration>locations.  

To add a new waste-in location, simply select “+Add” and input all required details for that site. A waste-in location is indicated upon configuration by selecting the “waste-in” tick box, as this will distinguish the site from a waste-out location. 

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For more details on adding locations in bulk for both waste-in and waste-out locations see our support article here 

For more information on the difference between waste contractors, waste carriers, utility suppliers, and waste-in locations in Rio, see our support article here