Why Timely Commercial Bin Collection is Crucial for Your Business
Efficient commercial bin collection is integral to almost every business. Correct segregation, collection, and disposal are vital to ensure businesses maintain organisation, are environmentally responsible, and are compliant with legislation.
Timely bin collection can help businesses save money and time, protect the environment, and enhance employee productivity.
Read on to find out more.
What Defines Commercial Waste
Commercial waste refers to all types of waste generated by businesses that cannot be used again within the company. This includes home-based businesses:
Types of waste that commercial bin collection handles include:
- General waste from everyday business operations
- Recyclable materials such as paper, cardboard, , glass, metals, and plastics
- Organic waste, including food scraps and biodegradable materials
- Hazardous waste, such as chemicals, solvents, oil refineries, asbestos, and medical waste
- Electronic waste (WEEE Recycling), such as old computers, phones, and other electronics
- Confidential waste requiring secure disposal, such as shredded documents
- Packaging waste from shipments and deliveries
- Industrial waste, including byproducts from manufacturing processes, i.e. textiles, scrap metals, plastics, etc
- Retail waste, such as discarded stock or damaged products
What Is The Difference Between Commercial And Household Waste?
The key difference between commercial and household waste is the origin of the waste and the regulatory requirements for disposal.
Commercial bin collection is required where business activities generate waste and can include any of the items listed above.
Household or residential waste is rubbish generated in the home and includes items such as food scraps and everyday rubbish.
When working from home, or ‘home-based businesses’, any waste or rubbish is generated during the activity of the business. This type of waste includes materials such as recyclables and organic waste.
What Is The Waste Collection Law In The UK?
Waste disposal in the UK is strictly monitored and regulated by the government, environmental agencies, and local authorities. These regulations cover waste handling, commercial bin collection, treatment, and disposal.
The Waste Regulations 2011 requires all commercial businesses to segregate paper, plastic, and glass from food and general waste, whilst dry recyclables must be collected separately.
The Environmental Protection Act 1990 imposes a strict ‘duty of care’ to manage industrial waste responsibly from production, collection, and transportation, to storage, treatment, and disposal.
Why is Commercial Bin Collection Vital For Businesses?
Timely commercial bin collection is vital for businesses to ensure compliance with legal requirements such as The Waste Regulations 2011 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990, which require businesses to properly segregate, collect, and dispose of waste.
Ensuring businesses are compliant with these regulations can negate the risk of incurring penalties and demonstrates a commitment to environmental responsibility.
Efficient commercial bin collection also helps businesses to maintain a clean and organised workspace which reduces the risk of safety hazards and can help to improve productivity. Timely waste collection can also help to prevent waste buildup which if left unmanaged can result in pest infestations, odours and harm public health.
Commercial Bin Collection from WM101
At WM101, we have over 50 years of experience in the commercial waste industry and commercial bin collection.
We ensure that our services are tailored to meet the needs of every business whilst ensuring compliance with regulations.
For more information or a free, no-obligation consultation and quotation, contact our team today at 01629 817000.
23/10/2024