we have also introduced new waste streams for materials such as metal, wood and cardboard.
By segregating these materials, it means metal, wood and cardboard can all go for recycling or reprocessing, reducing the overall weight of general waste bins which leads to a much greener approach.
We understand that the topic of hazardous waste is one that can often cause confusion in a commercial environment. Items such as light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, cleaning fluids, ink cartridges and solvents all qualify as hazardous waste in the workplace and require specialist disposal. Grundon ensures that such items are segregated and collected by our hazardous waste team before being taken for reprocessing and treatment at our Hazardous Waste Transfer Station.
Food is another area where organisations are beginning to realise the environmental benefits of segregating out their food waste into separate containers rather than disposing of it in their general waste bins. Whether it’s a banana skin or an uneaten sandwich, segregating it for separate collections means the unwanted food is sent to Anaerobic Digestion facilities, where it generates green energy and bio-fertiliser.
Washroom and sanitary waste, clinical waste, paper cup recycling and confidential waste management are among other examples of services that Grundon provides.
Statistics
We recognise that if a client invests in waste management, it will want to understand the benefits which are being achieved. That is why we produce regular reporting and environmental statistics, shared with our cleaning partners, which include details such as:
• Verifying that intended goals are being met. • Tracking operational efficiencies and cost savings made. • Identifying where further improvements need to be made. • Monitoring employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Reporting on successes (or failures) helps to inform the next steps.
Steve concluded: “We take great care to audit all waste, to ensure it is correctly disposed of, and we supply the necessary reporting and statistics to demonstrate — either directly or via our cleaning company partners — the improvements that are being achieved.
“Put simply, we take the hassle factor away, enabling cleaning companies to do what they do best without having to worry about the waste.”
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Did You Know
• Simply by replacing desk-side general waste bins with centralised containers, you could achieve a 60% recycling rate.
• If all the items found in the office were recycled, instead of disposed of into a single general waste bin, it could cut office waste by more than half.
• Washrooms and toilet facilities can provide an opportunity to separate clinical waste, such as feminine hygiene products and first aid items, from other waste streams.
• Food waste is heavy, so unless you segregate it for special food waste collection, it will add pounds to the cost of your general waste disposal.
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