If businesses didn’t dispose of their waste properly then what could we expect? There’d be polluted water, ecosystem upheavals and animal deaths. Furthermore, diseases would spread quickly. Take a look on YouTube at some poorer countries where waste isn’t handled the way it is in the United States and you’ll see some people are living in absolute squalor.
Waste Needs to Be Handled Responsibly
Proper waste disposal is vital for businesses because it means waste gets handled safely and responsibly. Rules and regulations are followed. Our communities are safer and healthier when waste disposal is done correctly and with care.
Waste Needs to be Compartmentalized
There are different types of waste that need to be dealt with, from solid waste such as plastic, paper and packaging materials, to hazardous waste which can include things like chemicals, batteries, and solvents. There’s also “e-waste” which refers to electronics no longer needed, including old computers and smartphones. And there’s organic waste, which is biodegradable– pieces of uneaten food, yard waste like leaves and twigs, etc.
Proper Waste Management Can Help You Save Money
Ideally, if you’re in business, you want to make money, but you also want to save money, too. For example, what if you have a warehouse but there are empty, old cardboard boxes piling up in it, taking up space that could be better utilized? If you had a compactor machine that squashed those boxes to take up less space, that could help. And if those pieces of cardboard could be hauled away by a company paying you to recycle them, then you’re not only helping the environment but you’re also getting paid to do so. That is a win-win idea.
Businesses should develop a waste management plan by asking certain questions. What kind of waste is produced? What are some things that could be done to reduce waste? Could goals be set for that? How could items be sorted and stored more efficiently and safely?
If and when you’re a business that produces waste, could you use some help with figuring out how to improve your waste disposal methods overall? Call Action Compaction Equipment in Salt Lake City at 801-565-1033 for more information. Ask about trash compaction and recycling equipment.
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