It is important to note that all businesses generate waste. The bigger the company is, the more waste it produces. It is, therefore, crucial for any business owner, either big or small, to find appropriate ways for their waste disposal.
Below are some of the Waste Management tips for your business:
1. Assess the waste
It is important first to measure the amount of commercial waste your business generates. You could do this by inspecting the skip bins just before it is collected. You should also check to see how quickly the bins fill up and the frequency in which they are emptied. By doing this, with time, you will be able to gauge how much is produced within a given duration.
2. Reduce the amount of waste going to the landfill
Not only is it expensive to get rid of the trash, but it also has negative on the environment since most of the waste is non-organic, therefore it takes years for it to decompose. As a business, come up with policies to ensure that less waste goes to the landfill. You could:
Reuse material – identify material that can be useful to other business and sell it to them.
Reduce waste – you could encourage people to use items appropriately. For instance, if you need to make copies for ten people, don’t make 12 copies.
Recycle materials – target materials that can be used for recycling.
3. Identify your local waste management contractor
After assessing your waste and singling what can be salvaged, you can now contact the relevant waste management contractors. Note that not all contractors can handle any waste. It is, therefore, important to find a contractor that is suitable for your business waste management needs.
4. Review your waste and recycling collection contracts
Choose the most appropriate waste collection arrangement for your recyclable material. Ensure that your current provider and you have the same goal when it comes to proper waste disposal. Do your research to find out how they deal with recyclable items.
5. Consider buying a trash compactor
Getting a trash compactor is one of the most effective ways of dealing with your business waste. It not only lowers the volume of the garbage you generate but also secures your waste from pests and reduces the amount of odor emitted. It also lowers the risk of any fire damages. Choose a trash compactor that suits your requirements.
The above tips will not only help you take care of the environment, but it will save your company’s money in the long run as well.