When we talk of waste management and disposal, you may be scratching your head and wondering what’s so special about it – just call a contractor and let them take care of it, right? Not quite. There’s a lot more to it than that, though, and handling the process in an efficient way can actually save you lots of money and time. Not only will a good organisation help you cut disposal costs, a little bit of awareness can actually ensure you save money in the future when buying new raw materials, and will allow you to sell what you thought was waste to others who find it an asset. Here’s everything you need to know about commercial waste management and disposal.
Your responsibilities
There are certain responsibilities we all have, and they include:
- Keeping waste to a minimum by doing as much as we can to prevent, reuse, and recycle
- Storing waste safely and securely
- Disposing of waste properly, through a licensed waste contractor who disposes of it at a licensed site.
Sorting waste
Nothing helps us further along on the way to green living and efficient waste handling than understanding what our waste is, and what we can do with it. Once we understand what waste we produce, we should store it:
- Safely
- In suitable containers that are labeled and covered
- Avoid leakage or spillage or other contamination by taking certain measures
Higher awareness
Involving your staff will greatly increase the awareness of waste and commercial waste disposal, and this, in turn, will create an environment wherein waste is considered a serious issue. Not only will it lead to a cleaner and safer working environment, it will boost staff morale and make the job of sorting and disposing of waste much easier and efficient.
Knowing your business’ waste
When we know what waste we produce – and what can be done with it – we find ways to re-use or recycle and possibly earn money. Making compost or selling metal is a common method of raising small funds.
The best advice any business can receive when it comes to storing and disposing of waste products will always come for a great contractor. After all, such an entrepreneur has much more experience and can discuss various options with you – and give you helpful hints on how the process can not only become more efficient, but can actually save you some money. And don’t forget: your staff and other people outside your organisation will automatically get a much better impression of your company if they see that everything is done with care, and that the process of disposing of waste has been thought through. It’s not just about waste management; it’s about doing things the right way.