Recycling isn’t just a good business practice; it’s the law. With waste disposal bans in Massachusetts and Connecticut, you have to keep certain things out of your commercial waste streams. In this blog, we’ll look at getting the most out of your commercial recycling, from implementing best practices for employees, using recycling compactors, and dealing with issues at a store location or worksite that can impact your waste management plans.

Recycling Best Practices for Employees

To get the most out of your commercial recycling, you need to make sure you and your employees are correctly trained on the recycling procedures you have. Consult with your recycling hauler and put these measures into place:

• Provide Instruction to Employees: Your employees should know what does and doesn’t go into recycling as part of their job. We have a handy blog and PDF guide on single-stream recycling that can be provided or printed out for employees and placed near recycling bins.
• Integrate Recycling into Work: If you’ve got certain duties that generate a lot of recycling, such as unboxing freight or taking inventory, include recycling as part of the work so it gets done immediately instead of piling up.
• Have the Right Tools and Training: If you generate a lot of recycling, you may need different tools and training to use them. This can include renting larger dumpsters, scheduling additional pickups, or getting a compactor installed (see below).

Installing a Recycling Compactor at Work

If you generate large amounts of recycling (or garbage), it might be time to look at getting a compactor for your business. Businesses like LeBoeuf can provide comprehensive service for compactors, from consulting to installation, servicing to maintenance. With the proper room, power considerations, and training, these compactors can dramatically lower pickup costs and increase employee efficiency. If you need help with figuring out if you need a compactor and the proper sizing, see our blog, Should I Get a Garbage Compactor?

Dealing with Unauthorized Dumping

Employees are also the number one culprit when it comes to another issue: illegal dumping. This can include suddenly dealing with more garbage, recycling, or products that can’t be disposed of, such as mattresses. Here are a couple of tips to deal with that:

• Restricting Access & Posting Signage Near Dumpsters: Limited accessibility is a double-edged sword, as you still need to provide access to your hauler. Signage, however, can help dissuade opportunists and provide clear enforcement. Cameras are an even better option.
• Using the Right Garbage & Dumpster Service: Your garbage or dumpster hauler can also provide options to avoid illegal dumping, including technology and oversight. Learn more about that below.

Learn more in our blog, Dealing with Illegal Dumping at Your Business or Work Site.

Just as your business is focused on providing the best products and services to your customers, LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal aims to do the same with all of our customers. From providing information and resources to the best service possible, our decades of relationships with businesses, commercial garbage and recycling waste management services, and roll-off dumpster rentals are cornerstones of our company. Contact us today to get started; we’ll gladly answer any questions you have and can even help scope out a quote. We are at your disposal.