Managing Commercial Waste during the Christmas Season

During the festive season, managing commercial waste becomes crucial. This guide provides practical strategies and eco-friendly solutions to tackle the increased waste generated during Christmas, ensuring a more sustainable and responsible approach to handling business-related trash.

Reduce your commercial Christmas waste

To tackle excess waste during the bustling season, review previous orders to gauge how much food, packaging, or items you truly need. Consolidate orders from the same supplier to cut down on packaging and delivery fuel. Factor in food expiry dates and plan ahead for leftovers to avoid cluttering general waste bins.

Even for non-goods reliant businesses, cutting waste during Christmas parties or office decorations is possible. Keep track of attendees and consider donating surplus food and drinks to charity after the event.

Arrange to bring forward your waste collection dates

If your business will be closed for a few days over the Christmas holidays, it is important to consider moving your waste collection dates earlier. This will help to avoid a build-up of rubbish, which can create an unpleasant environment for your staff and customers. During this period, it is especially important to ensure that your dry waste, such as cardboard, paper, and metal, is left in secure bins. On the other hand, other types of waste such as food and general waste should be removed and disposed of before your business shuts. If left in your bins for just a few days, they will start to smell and create an unpleasant odour.

Get more bins for the holidays

When festivities bring more fun, they also bring more rubbish. Whether it’s extra wrappers from indulgent feasts or cardboard from Santa deliveries, the waste piles up, especially for eateries, bars, hotels, and shops.

Smart planning is key. Don’t get stung by hefty fees for overfilled bins or costly last-minute clean-ups. Look back at last year’s festive waste data to gauge how much extra rubbish to expect. Then, act on it. Order more or larger bins or adjust collection schedules for a few weeks.

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Need help?

Do you need help with managing your company’s waste during the Christmas season? While Santa is known for delivering presents, he won’t be able to help with cleaning up after your work party, decorations, or festive food. Fortunately, easywaste is here to assist you. We are experienced in arranging waste collections tailored to your specific needs, regardless of the industry you work in or the type of rubbish you need to dispose of.

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