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What is Commercial Waste? How do you Select a Commercial Waste Disposal Provider?
Commercial waste, trade waste, or sometimes referred to as business waste, every business firm has refuse that must be disposed of. While commercial waste management isn’t typically the first thing on any business owner’s mind, it is highly important due to the increasing pollution of all types.
In simpler terms, commercial waste is any waste product that is created from commercial activity. Whether you are a building requiring to clear construction waste, disposing of plastic formed from your business, or an office discarding documents, it is all categorized in the same way.
However, commercial waste does not include agricultural, industrial, or household waste as a result of construction activities. This is generally comprised of a mixture of heavy loads of concrete, timber, bricks, rubble, tile, cardboard, plasterboard, paper, metal, and plastics.
It is different from industrial waste as it is the by-product of catering establishments, shops, wholesalers, and offices. This waste cannot be disposed of in domestic bins and you have to register for and use a commercial waste bin only. You should consider this if you are starting a business from home.
Commercial Waste from Business at Home
If you run a home business, then there are a few additional elements to factor in while considering your business’ commercial waste management. These include:
What Is Duty of Care?
The Environment Protection Act 1990, Section 34, states that you possess a duty of care for the garbage you produce. This includes:
You also need to pay special attention to hazardous waste, which can damage humans or the environment. Hazardous waste includes:
What Is a Waste Transfer Note?
A waste transfer note is a written document, which must be created for each load of non-hazardous refuse. It must consist of the details of the waste produced by your company. You are required to maintain a copy of the note for at least two years. You are also responsible for keeping commercial waste to a minimum, by practicing the following commercial waste management orders:
How do you Select a Commercial Waste Disposal Provider?
Summary
It is impossible to not create commercial waste if you are running a business. However, effective commercial waste management is important, especially if the refuse generated is hazardous for the environment or humans.
The type of waste your business generates, how will it be disposed of, areas waste collection companies operate in, scope for growth, how often the commercial waste needs to be collected, the price being charged by private companies as well as the local Council, presence of contract terms, and reviews by existing customers are all factors to consider when deciding which company’s services to use.