
In 2020, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) recorded that the UK generated almost 30 million tonnes of commercial waste. Each and every kilogram of these 30 million tonnes needed to be managed effectively to ensure compliance with government legislation as well as to protect the environment and the public from its potentially harmful effects.
Quality commercial waste management is vital for the day-to-day operations of every business in every sector.
In this guide, we’re going to take a look at exactly what commercial waste management is, why business waste management is so important, and five ways that your business can benefit from commercial waste management services.
What is commercial waste management?
Business waste management is the process of safely collecting and disposing of waste generated in commercial environments.
It involves the safe and responsible handling of a wide range of materials, from cardboard to food waste, making sure that waste generated by commercial activities does not harm the environment or the public.
Commercial waste is typically generated in far greater quantities than domestic waste and includes a broader range of materials that all need to be safely collected, segregated, and disposed of or recycled if possible.
All of this needs to be done with regard to health and environmental regulations and standards.
Why is business waste management important?
Commercial activities generate far more waste than domestic environments, in fact, in 2021, the UK generated less than 30 thousand tonnes of domestic waste, compared with the near 30 million tonnes of commercial waste.
Because commercial waste is generated in such vast quantities and includes a higher percentage of potentially harmful materials that might be more difficult to deal with and might require more specialised collection and processing.
5 ways your business can benefit from commercial waste management services
1. Environmentally friendly solution
Business waste management provides an easy avenue for commercial environments to reduce their carbon footprints. Commercial waste collections will segregate your waste and save as much of it from reaching landfill as possible by ensuring accurate diversion to recycling facilities.
Choosing a reputable, environmentally focused commercial waste management service can help you take a large step towards making your business carbon neutral – an increasingly sought-after accreditation as the effects of global warming become ever clearer.
2. An improved business reputation
Partnering with an accredited, environmentally-minded commercial waste management provider can give your business’s reputation a boost. Consumers and potential employees are looking for green credentials more than ever, as climate change begins to take its toll on our planet.
With an environmentally-focused commercial waste management partner, you stand to align your own business with their responsible waste management accreditations.
3. Reduce costs
Effective business waste management can be viewed as a valuable long-term financial investment. By ensuring that your waste is disposed of as environmentally as possible, and in accordance with regulatory standards, you stand to attract more customers as well as the best talent to your business, as well as avoiding costly fines or even prosecution associated with improper waste disposal.
If you twin this with internal recycling initiatives, you can even reduce the amount of waste that your business generates to begin with.
4. Commercial waste management can help save you time
Dealing with commercial waste can be a time-consuming process, but it doesn’t have to be. By partnering with a turnkey commercial waste management company like Total BGS Energy, you can boil all of your needs down to one provider, one payment, and one collection.
All of this will save you time and energy, so you can focus on what you do best – we’ll handle the rest. At Total BGS Energy, we even provide real-time updates on your collections, so you can have complete oversight of your waste management, effortlessly.
5. Improve Staff Morale
Effective commercial waste management can even bolster your staff morale – sounds far-fetched, we know, but hear us out. Staff at all levels feel more positive about their work if they feel that they’re part of an organisation that cares about them, their wellbeing, and their environment.
By ensuring that your waste is handled safely, and with concern for our planet, you demonstrate to them that you care, and allow them to feel as though they’re a part of a business making a positive contribution.
Looking for a commercial waste management solution? Contact the experts
At Total BGS Energy, we provide a turnkey commercial waste management solution that can be tailored to suit your specific waste needs. We’ll ensure that all recyclable materials reach a recycling centre, not a landfill site, and see that your waste is handled in accordance with all relevant legislation.
To learn more about the benefits of reputable commercial waste management, get in touch with us today using our contact form, by calling us on 0845 388 0991, or by emailing us at info@totalbgsenergy.co.uk.
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