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There are plenty of businesses all over the UK. From Pubs & Takeaways all the way to Pawn Brokers and Bookies. Whilst the businesses and industries may differ, they all have to manage the same thing, their waste!
At Busy Bins, we pride ourselves on providing the best tailored waste management solutions for every business in the UK. All businesses are different, and so is their commercial waste collection.
In this blog, we will be covering all the industries to give you an idea of what rubbish they produce, what bins will be needed and how we provide the best possible service. In here, you will find interesting facts, eco-friendly practices and more.
Each industry is unique, and because of this, the type of waste generated will vary.
Clothing stores won't produce significant quantities of food waste, just like your local Domino's isn't releasing a brand new Stuffed Crust 9inch Nike Trainer. This is why, selecting the right waste service and collection frequency for that waste is crucial to saving you money and stress.
So, what type of waste does each industry produce and what waste management service would they need?
Waste Management Needs: Retail and shopping centres produce a wide range of waste types that would need a business waste collection plan. This could include: General Waste, Food, Plastic & Cardboard as well as Junk Removal or Skip Hire (if any big shop renovations are taking place).
Retail Waste Facts: The retail sector produces approximately 800,000 tonnes of packaging waste annually in the UK alone.
Food waste accounts for a significant portion of retail waste, with estimates suggesting that around 10 million tonnes of food is wasted each year in the UK.
Types of Bin we would recommend for a single shop :
1100L General Waste
1100L Cardboard & Paper
360L Dry Mixed Recycling
Waste Management Needs: It goes without saying that there will be plenty of paper & cardboard, as well as general wastage. If a canteen is in the office building, then obviously food waste will be created.
Office Waste Facts: The average office worker in the UK uses approximately 10,000 sheets of paper each year.
Types of Bin we would recommend: It all depends on the size of the office but we would usually recommend:
Small Office
660L General Waste
660L Cardboard & Paper
Larger Office
1100L General Waste (Option for Multiple Depending on Size)
1100L Cardboard & Paper (Option for Multiple Depending on Size)
240L Food Waste Bin (If Canteen on Site)
Waste Management Needs: General Household Waste and plenty of it! Within these big apartment blocks and HMOs, vast amounts of waste is produced. Be this, Plastic, Food, General, Cardboard or Glass.
Apartment Waste Facts: On average, each person in an apartment block contributes approximately 100 pounds of bulk waste per year.
Types of Bin we would recommend:
1100L General Waste (Option for Multiple Depending on Number of Residents)
1100L Cardboard & Paper (Option for Multiple Depending on Number of Residents)
1100L Dry Mixed Recycling (Option for Multiple Depending on Number of Residents)
240L Food Waste Bin (Option for Multiple Depending on Number of Residents)
Waste Management Needs: Metals, Cardboard's, Plastics, Glass. You will find pretty much ever different item around the factories and manufacturing plants.
Factory Waste Facts:
Types of Bin we would recommend:
For small factories: 360L recycling bins for metal, plastic, cardboard and non-recyclable waste, as well as hazardous waste bins for the safe disposal of chemicals and other hazardous materials.
Large factories: 2 x 1100L for each of the above as well as the hazardous waste bins.
Hair & Beauty
Waste Management Needs: First and foremost, there will be hair, this is usually placed in non-recyclable waste. Plastics and Cardboard from hair product packaging will also be found.
Hair & Beauty Waste Facts: An estimated 500,000 tonnes of salon waste has been produced annually in the UK.
Types of Bin we would recommend:
360L General Waste,
360L Cardboard & Paper
Education (Nurseries, Schools and Colleges)
Waste Management Needs: With students devouring everything in the canteens & plenty of paper being thrown around, food waste & paper & cardboard is going to be rife. Plastics packaging from drinks & school supplies.
Education Waste Facts: Schools and colleges produce a significant amount of paper waste, with each student using approximately 250 kilograms of paper per year.
Types of Bin we would recommend:
1100L General Waste (Multiple for Larger Nurseries)
1100L Cardboard & Paper
240L Food (If Canteen on Site)
Sports Clubs, Gyms & Leisure Facilities
Waste Management Needs: Sports clubs, gyms, and leisure facilities generate waste from various sources, including packaging materials, food waste from cafes, and non-recyclable items like disposable cups and bottles.
Sports Waste Facts:
Types of Bin we would recommend: This all depends on the size of the facility
Gyms
1100L General Waste
Sports Clubs
1100L General Waste
1100L Cardboard & Paper
360L Dry Mixed Recycling
360L Glass
240L Food (If Kitchen on Site)
Healthcare Facilities & Care Homes
Waste Management Needs: Healthcare places like hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes produce different types of rubbish, you have your everyday general waste like food, plastics & paper but, these types of businesses also create medical, hazardous & pharmaceutical waste.
Healthcare Waste Facts: On average, care homes in the UK spend £50,000 annually on land-filling food waste. However, by simply adopting recycling practices, these homes could save up to £7,000.
Types of Bin we would recommend:
Hospitals: 1100L General Waste Bins, 240L Food Bins & 1100L Dry Mixed Recycling & Cardboard Bins.
Care Homes: 1100L General Waste, 240L Food, 1100L Dry Mixed Recycling & Cardboard Bins.
Hazardous waste and clinical waste collections are also paramount so we would advise on a consultation with a commercial waste services company that specialise in these types of services to suit your business.
Hospitality and Restaurants
Waste Management Needs: The food service sector, consisting of restaurants, hotels, and catering companies, produces a substantial quantity of waste, such as uneaten food, containers, and items that cannot be recycled.
Hospitality Waste Facts: The hospitality industry produces a significant amount of food waste, with estimates suggesting that around 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted annually worldwide.
Types of Bin we would recommend:
1100L General Waste (Multiple depending on how busy)
1100L Cardboard (Multiple depending on how busy)
360L Glass (Multiple depending on how busy)
240L Food (Multiple depending on how busy)
Every business is different, no matter the industry, however, when it comes to eco-friendly practices, there are a few practices that every business can implement effectively and quickly. These are:
Eco-Friendly Packaging: If you package your product for customers, look to switch to a more eco-friendly packaging, like biodegradable, compostable packaging or recycled paper. If you don't create products but do have a shop that sells other items, select products with more eco-friendly packaging.
Transportation: We aren't saying tell all your employees that they all need to get the bus, however, you could offer incentives for your employees to carpool, bike or public transportation.
Water Conservation: Any business can conserve water. This could be anything from: Collecting Rainwater, Fixing Leaks Quickly all the way to installing more water-efficient fixtures such as low flow toilets.
Energy Efficiency: Use energy efficient lighting & appliances. You could also invest in renewable energy such as solar panels or wind turbines to generate clean energy for your business operations.
Providing training manuals, guides, and visual materials - Support staff with visual and on hand training materials so that they can easily have a refresher on eco-friendly guides.
By jumping on board with these practices, any small or medium business can join the green team and build a workplace that's all about eco-consciousness. Making savvy decisions about office supplies, packaging, and reusable items adds up to a big deal in cutting down on waste and getting onboard the eco-friendly train.
Running a business can be a stressful enough, regardless of the industry, This is why choosing the right waste collection and disposal services is crucial. With payroll, finance, customers, employees and much more to organise and manage, the last thing you should be worrying about is your business waste. We totally get it.
Waste is what we specialise in...we know exactly what your businesses needs when it comes to effective business waste management and staying on top of your commercial waste disposal.
We understand that one size does not fit all when it comes to waste management. That's why we specialise in providing tailored solutions that are aligned with the unique needs of each business, regardless of size or type.
It isn't just purely waste that we focus on though, providing a environmental, sustainable service is also one of our top priorities. Here are some ways in which we try and stay as sustainable as possible:
Here are the services to businesses that we offer:
Selecting the correct provider to dispose of commercial waste is imperative for your business. By choosing the right waste management partner that fits with your waste needs, you are ensuring that your business will be running as smoothly and efficiently as possible
At Busy Bins, we understand the importance of a sustainable, personalised solution that works alongside you, your home and business.
By ensuring timely and efficient waste removal services, you can focus on the things that really make an impact on your business, rather then spending hours on the phone to a waste management company, wondering why your collection is 2 days late.
No matter what waste you produce, we have got the commercial waste management service for you.
Here are a few reasons how you could really benefit by using us for your recycling and waste management:
If you wanted to speak to a waste expert about your waste needs or want to know more about the service that we can offer to you, please give us a call on 0161 766 3330 and we would be more then happy to help!
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