Free Waste Advice

Improve your Waste & Recylcing

Free waste and recycling advice is now available from the Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP).

Download the Business Recycling Directory for Somerset

Rising land fill costs are making recycling an ever more attractive option.  Some businesses have cut their waste management costs by 50% simply by minimising waste and recycling more.

The business recycling pages on SWP’s website contain a wealth of useful information, including the Business Recycling Directory for Somerset. The Directory has a matrix detailing waste contractors operating in Somerset and the services they provide, so finding the right service for you could not be easier. 

Here is a quick checklist of waste saving top tips

WASTE SAVING TOP TIPS

1. Do a waste audit and find out what types of wastes you have that can be recycled and how much room they take up in your bin.

2. Eliminate waste if you can - chose products with less or more easily recycled packaging.

3. See if you can get your deliveries in re-useable packaging - this is easier if you use local suppliers.

4. Ash whether your business could cut back the packaging for the products it sells or reduce the waste in supplying services.

5. Organise a recycling collection that suits your needs - chose carefully the size of container & frequency of collection. Some contractors offer mixed recycling collections which will save space.

6. Don’t forget to reduce the size of your general waste bin or have it emptied less often once you have got recycling arrangements in place to maximise the savings.

7. Shop around for your waste and recycling services – there are a lot of contractors offering different deals. Don’t forget to take into account administration fees, bin hire charges as well as the “per lift” charge when comparing prices.

8. Why not team up with other businesses nearby to negotiate a cheaper deal for your waste services?

9. Make sure all your staff are aware of any new waste minimisation or recycling initiatives you put in place.

10. Let your customers know that you are doing your bit for the environment! 

If you have particular queries about a waste or recycling matter check here: http://www.somersetwaste.gov.uk/business/