Waste not, want not
There are many benefits to a partnership approach to waste management, says Grundon Waste Management.
When it comes to taking care of waste management for their clients, cleaning companies don’t have to go it alone. Partnering with a waste management specialist will ensure they have access to all the expertise they need, as well as top tips and hints to make life easier for their employees.
Steve Hill, Head of Sales at Grundon Waste Management, said: “Everyone wants to add value to the work they do for their clients and when it comes to disposing of waste, cleaning companies are often on the front line.
“Our message is that if you take time to talk to reputable waste management professionals, you will be amazed at how much can be achieved in helping your client to boost recycling and achieve targets such as zero waste to landfill.”
Steve says that one of the key building blocks is to ensure staff – both cleaning company and client employees – are engaged and understand the need for good waste management practice.
to get right and Grundon knows from experience that good communication is crucial to success. Many of the businesses that Grundon works with have ‘green teams’ of waste champions who help to spread the recycling word, while waste awareness days, clear posters and signage, behind-the-scenes visits to waste facilities and incentive programmes are just a few examples of ideas that really work.
Working in partnership with a waste provider who already does this and is familiar with the issues that can arise, will make the whole process easier for everyone.
“One of the key building blocks is to ensure both cleaning company and client employees are engaged and understand the need for good waste management practice.”
Compliance
Another key concern that cleaning companies have to consider with their clients is the risk of non-compliance with waste management regulations.
In a recent survey undertaken by Grundon, facilities managers said they consider legislative and regulatory compliance to be the most important aspect of their portfolio.
Cleaning companies who already work with us agree that while they are very experienced in cleaning, they don’t have the same amount of expertise in areas such as ensuring the right licences and disposal methods are in place. For that reason, they choose to work with Grundon because they know we have that expertise available to them.
Steve continued: “There is no point in client employees taking the time to segregate their waste in the office if cleaners simply empty it all into one giant general waste container. Equally, a company that invests in smart new central waste stations wants to know that employees understand why they should use them.
“What we can do is demonstrate the benefits that can be achieved through correct segregation, and discuss how best to engage everyone in the waste management story.”
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When working together with a cleaning partner, we often hold an initial joint meeting at a client’s premises to discuss topics such as waste goals and objectives. This will be followed by an audit to look at the type of waste being produced, identifying if any segregation takes place, and recommending any changes that need to be introduced.
Solutions will vary, but recently we have helped our customers to introduce new processes such as dedicated hazardous waste collections, we have replaced under desk bins with corridor bins or waste stations that have different compartments for mixed recycling and general waste, and
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