Commercial waste disposal and commercial recycling is in the spotlight more than ever before. A company that irresponsibly fails to complete their trade waste collection effectively risks not only irreversible damage to the environment but also staff health and safety consequences that could do long term impairment on your brand reputation. Ensuring that you have embraced the best methods of trade waste collection is essential for any business with the need for commercial waste disposal.
Professional commercial waste disposal companies will be careful to make certain that safe, eco-friendly waste collection takes place ensuring limitations of pollution, deforestation and toxic airborne diseases. These experts will offer efficient, cost-effective services to take care of all your waste needs from commercial skip hire or commercial recycling to trade waste collection in a way that benefits your business.
What is commercial waste?
When we discuss commercial waste, we are talking about any waste that comes from a commercial activity or is produced by a business on its premises. A business premises will be used primarily for trade purposes or for purposes of sport, recreation, education or entertainment. Some examples could be the construction waste removal from a building site or the disposal or the disused computer equipment from an office space.
Commercial waste also applies to business waste that you produce from a home based company. This refuse cannot go into domestic refuse bins and must be collected in a specific waste bin or by a commercial waste disposal company.
What are commercial waste disposal services?
Commercial waste disposal services can be described as a service that provides the correct management of waste. This includes, but is not limited to, trade waste collection, commercial recycling and hazardous waste disposal. Professional commercial waste disposal services will stick to any necessary environmental and safety legal regulations of the region in which the waste is being disposed of, giving you the peace of mind that your waste is being disposed of correctly.
What regulations are commercial waste disposal companies bound to?
As the legislation surrounding commercial waste disposal is regularly updated in line with the new technologies and modern methodologies , it can be difficult to keep up if you’re not in the field. Expert commercial waste disposal companies will have the in-depth knowledge that you need in order to stay out of legal trouble.
Health and Safety regulations
Among other things, commercial waste disposal companies must have a certificate of public and product liability insurance in order to operate. This ensures that they have insurance to cover any accidents or incidents that could take place.
Environmental regulations
Commercial waste disposal companies must meet the requirements of a key piece of legislation: The Environmental Protection Act 1990. This covers the management of commercial waste disposal, including reducing waste where possible, reusing waste, commercial recycling, safe storage on site, pretreatment and disposal of waste by a registered commercial waste disposal company at a licenced waste disposal facility.
What are the benefits of commercial waste disposal?
Now we have a clearer picture of what commercial waste disposal actually is, it’s worth taking a closer look at some of the benefits that professional trade waste collection can have for your business.
Eco-friendly waste collection
When you hire a company to dispose of your commercial waste, you want to be sure that the methods that they use are not going to be harmful for the environment. A professional commercial waste disposal company will have eco-friendly waste collection practices to get rid of your waste and commit to commercial recycling wherever possible. Waste management is a key area of focus for the government in making the UK a more eco-friendly country so it is imperative that you choose a company that will adhere to the strict environmental regulations to ensure that they are up to standard.
Safe disposal of hazardous waste
When disposing of waste it can be hard to know what is classed as hazardous and how it should be disposed of correctly in order to comply with commercial waste regulations. There may be many items that you have not even realised are classed as hazardous. For example hazardous waste includes printer toner, toxic chemicals, batteries, solvents, oils and many other things. It must be disposed of separately to other commercial waste otherwise it could pose an environmental or health threat. When you hire a knowledgeable commercial waste disposal company who are well versed in the regulations, you can remove the stress of accidentally disposing hazardous waste incorrectly and ensure that it is securely recycled or disposed of safely.
Prevent the proliferation of airborne diseases
Workers can be potentially exposed to a variety of toxic and pathogenic substances, in particular airborne bacteria and fungi. These can be exposed at any point during the waste-handling process – collection, transfer, transport, sorting and so on – with the possibility of causing serious harm to the individual or individuals who inhale them. This is why it is crucial to ensure that a professional commercial waste disposal company is hired to ensure that waste is transferred safely.
Help reduce deforestation
Did you know that by hiring an expert commercial waste disposal company you can help reduce the spread of deforestation? The thing is most businesses have good intentions when it comes to recycling but do not always have the procedures in place to make commercial recycling an efficient option. Every year, millions of trees are chopped down to supply the commercial sector with resources, such as paper and cardboard, but simply by using a company that specialises in commercial recycling you can help save the earth’s precious natural resources.
Efficient and cost effective
Trying to learn all the regulations, processes, procedures and commercial waste disposal methods and then manage the whole process is extremely time consuming for you or the employees you hire to do it. By leaving your commercial waste disposal to a professional company you free up the time of you and your employees so that you can focus on areas of growth and development in your business.
Creates a positive company image for customers
Climate change is an increasing worry for most customers who care about the planet. Many look for businesses that take an environmentally friendly approach to their waste disposal and will actively avoid businesses that cause harm to the environment. By adopting an effective commercial recycling programme, your business will have far greater appeal to the modern customer. It is also less likely that you will end up with a brand damaging accident if you hire a professional commercial waste management company.
Avoid legal difficulties
The information around commercial waste disposal legalities is complex and ever changing. If you’re not on top of it, you could be penalised and end up in a legal battle that will not only be stressful but could also be costly and maybe even lead to the closure of your business. Make sure that you hire a skilled professional commercial waste disposal company and avoid potential trouble.
The best way to find a reputable commercial waste disposal company in your area is to ask other businesses you trust
A company with the knowledge of environmental and trade waste collection in a certain region is likely to have built up a reputation with businesses in the area. For example, we are well known for commercial recycling and commercial skip hire in Stoke-on-Trent or commercial waste disposal in Newcastle-under-Lyme. We can tailor our commercial waste disposal solutions to fit your business needs and requirements, and the type of waste that you usually accumulate.
If you own a business and are looking for commercial skip hire in Stoke-onTrent or someone to take care of your commercial waste disposal in Newcastle-under-Lyme, we can help. At Cherry Hill Waste, we have many years of experience working as commercial waste collection experts. You can get in touch with a friendly and knowledgeable member of our team on 01782 624209.
Don’t hesitate to reach out with any queries, no matter how small. We’ll be happy to give you more information on our green initiatives, and discuss how our expert waste management services can help you save money and simplify commercial waste disposal in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent.
