Looking after our planet doesn’t have to be a large task. Often, it can be as simple as making small changes to reduce how we impact it. Waste, for example, can be dangerous when not disposed of properly, leading to the death of precious wildlife and emissions that damage our world. Business waste can be a huge contributor to environmental harm when not disposed of responsibly, so find out how our team at Newtown Skip Hire can help you reduce your impact in this article.
What is trade waste?
Encompassing all waste produced by businesses and companies, trade waste contributes to a large percentage of our overall waste in the UK. Disposed of improperly, these high volumes of waste can lead to disastrous and irreversible damage to our environment. It’s therefore important for all companies who produce waste to understand their production and to ensure it is disposed of responsibly.
Types of Trade Waste
To give you an idea of how varied and common trade waste is, it can be helpful to learn some of the potential waste products and leftover materials that can come as a result of business operations. Recognising the types of waste companies produce can help you to identify it in your workplace, helping you to ensure it is properly disposed of.
Trade waste materials can include:
● Glass
● Food waste and oils
● General waste
● Plastic
● Paper
● Cardboard
● Cans
Rubbish Collection
To deal with trade waste effectively, it needs to be collected and taken to a waste management facility. Companies can produce large amounts of waste relatively quickly, which means there is a demand for proper waste collection. Thankfully, dedicated businesses offer trade waste collection, helping companies to get rid of the waste they have produced in an effective way.
The Benefits of Trade Waste Collection
If you’re considering trade waste collection for your business, it can be very helpful to first understand the benefits of doing so. In this section, you’ll find some of the ways trade waste collections can be helpful to businesses up and down the UK.
Money Saving
While there are many services available to deal with the different components of waste removal, arranging for several businesses to deal with different aspects can be expensive. The products needed for cleaning add extra costs, impacting your business profits in the long run. Thankfully, choosing a business that deals entirely with trade waste collection means that you only need to employ one company, who will take care of all of your waste needs.
More Hygienic Environments
Allowing rubbish to overflow in your workplace can have greater consequences than being simply unsightly. Pests can be attracted to environments where waste has become built up, finding homes in the damp places created. The smell of rotting leftover waste can begin to impact employee morale, decreasing productivity and the overall happiness of your staff. Similarly, broken items that need to be haven’t been removed can pose health risks to staff, particularly when left out in the open.
With trade waste collection services, the hygiene of your workplace can be improved. This prevents waste from building to unhealthy levels, therefore keeping the health and happiness of your staff high. In turn, this can reduce sick days and unhappiness among your staff.
Peace of Mind
Knowing that your waste is being disposed of properly and responsibly is an important part of running a business. If you’re worried about where your waste is going and how it’s being treated, this can often get in the way of your workload. Opting for a reliable and eco-friendly waste disposal business will keep your mind at ease, as you can be sure the waste is being disposed of in a careful and environmentally conscious manner.
More Time
No business wants to waste precious time dealing with waste. Waste disposal can be difficult to keep up with, and prevents your staff from being able to complete tasks properly. Opting for a business that will organise the removal and disposal of your waste is important, as it allows you to focus on your business operations fully.
Trade Waste and Emissions
Unfortunately, improper waste management can have serious consequences for our environment. In this section of the article, you can learn how emissions that are a result of trade waste can have an impact on the world around us.
Transportation for Disposal
When waste needs to be disposed of, often it will get transported to a waste management facility. This will typically require heavy machinery and large vehicles to be used, which will inevitably produce a large amount of emissions. For businesses conscious of their ecological footprint, the transportation of their waste can be a large concern.
Disposal Techniques
When disposing of waste, often materials that can be recycled are often still disposed of inappropriately. Recyclable materials that are sent to landfills often mean that they are unnecessarily incinerated, resulting in a needlessly harmful impact on the environment. Even after a landfill site closes down, the bacteria found inside cause waste to decompose and produce what’s known as landfill gas.
A Cleaner Tomorrow
Worried about how your waste is impacting the environment? There are many changes that you can make to help lessen your worries. Find out how to make your business greener below.
Responsible Transportation
Choosing a local waste disposal company can be beneficial for reducing emissions caused by transportation. The distance a local business will need to travel is much shorter than that of a business that is located much farther away, reducing the need for vehicles to travel for long distances while consistently producing dangerous emissions.
Recycling Waste
One of the best ways to make sure that items aren’t being disposed of unnecessarily is to make a conscious effort to recycle your waste. In your workplace, introducing recycling bins and food waste bins can help you keep the waste separated. By keeping waste separated you can help to ensure that your waste won’t become contaminated by other types, ruining its ability to be recycled.
Proper Disposal
For waste that cannot be recycled, it’s important to ensure that this is disposed of properly and adequately. Waste that isn’t disposed of in approved and appropriate bins can end up in our local environment, rather than at a waste management facility. Trade waste can be dangerous for local wildlife, with animals swallowing plastics or getting trapped in packaging. Ensure that you provide your staff with plenty of places to rid themselves of waste.
Trade Waste Services in Glasgow and Beyond
If you’re based in the Central Belt of Scotland and finding it hard to manage your company’s waste production, our experts at Newtown Skip Hire are here to help. We can take the stress out of waste collections, offering an easy solution to your needs.
Trade Waste Collections
Tired of trying to address your company’s waste alone? Our specialists at Newtown Skip Hire would be happy to help you with all your trade waste disposal needs. Working across Motherwell and the wider Central Belt area, we can arrange to come collect your waste, ready to be disposed of responsibly by our experts.
Green Waste Disposal
At Newtown Skip Hire, we take our local environment seriously. When it comes to our waste disposal, we make every effort to ensure that all recyclable waste is turned into something new. 90% of our waste is recycled, with the rest being sent to plants that turn waste into energy.
Our efforts towards responsible waste disposal have earnt us more than simply pride. We have received 5 stars from ECO Stars, evidencing that our efforts have made a difference. Similarly, we are associated with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, who help us to ensure our efforts are responsible and help to protect the local environment.
Other Services
As a company, you might need to deal with other types of waste alongside your ordinary trade waste. Our team at Newtown Skip Hire can help you with all types of waste management concerns, from site clearances to skip hire. Find out more about our range of services on our website.
Contact Us
Eager to change the way your trade waste is treated today? Please visit the Newtown Skip Hire website to learn more about us and our trade waste contracts. Alternatively, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly for further support and information.
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