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However, one thing that isn’t always considered, waste management also affects your corporate social responsibility to the environment. A reputable provider should communicate to you how your business can achieve the most sustainable solution.
A very niche area of expertise, this can also be neglected if business owners simply don’t know much about what an effective waste solution plan entails. So, here are four things that you should know to look out for - four signs that your waste management system needs to be reviewed and refined.
1. Your bins are overflowing
While this seems like a very basic thing to be aware of, collection frequencies and bin sizes are two of the first important things to consider when optimising your rubbish system. An effective solution will prove that there is no excuse for bins being too small, for there to be an inadequate number of bins, or for collections to be infrequent, to accomodate to the amount of waste produced by your business.
It’s a system of supply and demand. Your provider should make clear to you your options for optimising your solution, which brings me to my next point.
2. Communicating with your provider is difficult
Communication with any business stakeholder is important, especially with one that requires specialised experts. As a business owner or manager, you’re not expected to know everything about effective waste management, but you’re entitled to a trusted provider communicating to you all aspects of your solution, especially since each solution is unique to each business.
It is expected that communication with your provider is consistent and open for you to ask questions to improve or better understand your solution. Clients also value customer service that is personalised, so liaising with the same expert is important to ensure they fully understand your business needs.
3. You’re unaware of your performance
You should be made aware of the efficacy of your solution. How much rubbish is your business producing? How much of that is, or can be, recycled? How does this compare to your competitors or your industry’s average? Questions like this allow you to consider the ultimate, how can your solution be improved?Improving your solution is about managing its cost-effectiveness, as well as reducing its harm to the environment.
4. You’re producing far more general waste than recycled waste
The streams and amount of waste each that business and industry produces varies. However, you should be aware of how environmentally-friendly your rubbish and materials are.There is often room for improvement in diverting waste from landfill by using more recyclable options. It’s worth discussing with your provider how to achieve a more eco-friendly solution, whether you’re concerned about the amount of general waste your business is producing, compared to recycled waste, or whether you’re simply unaware and curious if this can be improved.
It is a priority for waste management companies to find the most sustainable solution for you. For an example of how a significant amount of business waste can be diverted from landfill, read a testimonial from one of our happy clients about their 500% increase of waste being repurposed and recycled.
Is time you stopped neglecting your waste management plan? Speak to one of our trusted waste management experts on 1300 729 922 or visit our website to discuss how your plan can be improved.
