The average person generates over four pounds of garbage every day. When it comes to commercial businesses, not only is individual trash compiled daily, but there are all kinds of additional generated waste that needs to be properly handled. From office buildings with plenty of paper and cardboard products to warehouses dealing with hazardous materials, it’s important for organizations to properly handle commercial trash removal.

Garbage pickup is essential but not everything leaving your company should be regarded as trash. That’s where commercial recycling comes into play. Let’s take a look at some of the best practices for both commercial recycling and commercial trash removal:

Here are some great commercial recycling tips for your business:

  • Focus on paper consumption — Since most office waste consists of paper, the best thing your organization can do is to reduce your overall paper consumption. Start by setting up all your printers to double-side print to reduce office paper usage by roughly half. Next, implement a user activating print jobs to cut wasted print outs.
  • Expand your recycling system — Reduction is imperative but it’s not going to eliminate the need for recycling. Start simple, with paper and card recycling boxes but make sure you’re gradually expanding over time and emphasizing the importance of proper recycling with your staff. Your recycling system should include glass, plastics, fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, toners, CDs, food waste, IT equipment, and more.
  • Designate a recycling supervisor — A reliable and dedicated recycling supervisor can help improve your company’s recycling approach. Survey your employees and find out who is most excited about expanding the in-office recycling program.

Here are some great commercial trash removal tips for your business:

  • Keep the area around your dumpster out of the road — When vehicles are in the way of the dumpster, it makes it difficult and extremely dangerous for trash removal services to retrieve your company’s garbage. Keeping your dumpsters clear and accessible is crucial for safe waste management.
  • Keep oversized, heavy, bulk items out and away from the dumpster — These items can lead to various issues during the trash removal process. If an oversized item is in front of the dumpster, trash removal trucks won’t be able to get around them. Instead, simply contact your professional waste removal service and let them know ahead of time about any specialty pickup tasks.
  • Don’t let containers overflow — Overflowing containers can result in pests and infestations inside your business. Plus, overflowing containers are a health hazard for waste management professionals. Keep your garbage levels under control and make sure you have enough dumpsters and receptacles to accommodate for all of your waste needs. Dumpster rentals are always an option, as well.

Your organization needs to properly handle all your trash removal and recycling needs. If you want to learn more about recycling or trash removal services, give Arrowaste a call right away.