Published on July 30, 2019, Updated on January 12, 2022

Regardless of the industry in which you operate, your organization likely generates a significant amount of waste. Whether it’s detritus from construction or food waste from a restaurant, or the significant amounts of waste and tech refuse generated by an office building, that trash all has to go somewhere. You could try to figure out what to do with all of the garbage yourself, or you could look into outsourcing your waste management services. Here’s some reasons why outsourcing is your best option.

Bottom Line Savings

Waste disposal can be a time and labor intensive endeavor, and if you try to manage it in-house, you’ll have to hire the staff to do so, which will cost you in labor and benefits. Outsourcing to a company that specializes in waste disposal means that your outsourcing to a company that does this, and only this, and as a result has access to cheaper methods and systems for disposal. Ultimately, those savings get passed on to you, the client. Additionally, instead of paying for large bins you might never use, you’re only paying by the pound for the waste you actually generate, which can save you in the long-run.

Grow and Your Services Scale With You

Business growth means larger or more facilities, and oftentimes much more waste generated. New product offerings might mean different kinds of waste that need to be handled. You need a waste management solution that easily scales to your changing needs. More on Recycling importance.

Hazardous Waste Management Requires Special Care

If you’re a company that deals with dangerous materials like asbestos, batteries, solvents, or you’re dealing with the disposal of large amounts of e-waste, you’ll need to maintain certain documentation and ensure the hazardous materials are disposed of according to safety regulations. A waste management service can ensure you’re filing the right paperwork and that your waste is properly disposed.

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Keep It Environmentally Friendly

Waste management services strive to recycle as much as possible, as they can turn around and resell the recycled materials back to the market. They have significant incentive to do so, and their efforts to recycle will in turn improve your company’s reputation for being environmentally responsible.

Go With The Experts, Go with 1 Green Planet

Ultimately, outsourcing means that you don’t have to take the time and spend the money to adhere to increasingly complex regulations relating to commercial waste disposal – the company you outsource to will do that for you. At 1 Green Planet, we not only understand the regulations and laws governing the disposal of hazardous waste and e-waste, we strive to achieve 0% landfill, 0% waste and to be 100% aware of our impact on the environment. We’ve developed sustainable recycling methods to ensure our clients’ waste materials do not end up shipped out of country or at the bottom of a landfill. We operate out of Washington, and clients can arrange pick-up services as needed. So when considering your waste management needs, consider the planet, and contact 1 Green Planet to explore your options.

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