Office Waste

Office waste takes many forms, from paper scraps to faulty electronics. These can have significant financial and environmental consequences for your business. This is where easywaste management comes into play. It’s your responsibility to ensure that your office waste has a positive impact on the environment and your bottom line.

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Office Waste Disposal

If you operate an office in the UK and generate waste, it is both a legal obligation and a moral duty to handle it responsibly in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This entails prioritising recycling, reusing, and repurposing whenever possible, rather than simply discarding it in landfills.

While not all office waste is recyclable, you are still required to ensure its proper disposal. We adhere to a zero landfill policy, which focuses on identifying alternative methods for utilising and disposing of your waste. For instance, in the case of general waste, we may opt for incineration to produce refuse-derived fuel (RDF) rather than allowing it to decompose in a landfill.

Types Of Office Waste

There are different kinds of waste that can be recycled in the office. Besides supplying the right bins, it’s crucial to teach your employees about the importance of recycling as much rubbish as they can.

Once the waste is stored and taken away from your place, the methods for office recycling depend on the type of waste materials.

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WEEE waste recycling

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Cardboard recycling

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Paper recycling

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Confidential waste

Office Waste Containers

Small Wheelie Bin
240L Wheelie Bin
1100L Wheelie Bins

3-Step Office Waste Disposal

Step1

Get A Quote

Easily get a quote for your waste disposal requirements in just a few quick and simple steps. 

Step2

Arrange Delivery

If you are satisfied with the type, quantity and size of the bins, tell us when you would like your bins delivered.

Step3

Get Your Waste Collected

We organise waste collection at a time and frequency that suits you based on the amount of waste you produce.

Choose easywaste For A Greener Future

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Eco-Friendly Disposal

Choose easywaste for environmentally friendly disposal. We avoid waste in landfills and use Energy from Waste plants to generate energy.

Efficient Waste Management

Discover easywaste efficient waste management solutions that reduce costs and environmental impact through innovative technology.

Customised Waste Solutions

Our plans adapt to your waste management needs, offering flexible scheduling and solutions as your business grows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much waste do offices typically generate?

Accurately estimating the amount of waste produced in office settings can be a challenge due to its diverse nature. Research indicates that the average office employee generates approximately 900 grams of paper and cardboard waste, along with nearly 2 kilograms of solid waste, encompassing items like plastic coffee cups and food packaging.

Some studies suggest that, on average, office workers utilise 50 sheets of paper per day for unnecessary printing. However, as we witness a shift towards paperless offices and operations, this figure is likely to decline.

What exactly constitutes workplace waste?

Workplace waste encompasses any form of refuse generated within a workplace, often centred around office environments. Types of waste falling under the workplace waste category usually include everyday items like paper, packaging materials, beverage bottles and cups, printer cartridges, light bulbs, and electronic devices. The composition of workplace waste can vary, depending on the nature of your business.

What are the primary factors contributing to waste in an office?

Numerous factors contribute to the generation of waste in an office, many of which can be mitigated with minor adjustments and heightened awareness. Among the key factors responsible for office waste are:

  1. Excessive reliance on paper for printing documents that could be digitized.
  2. The use of disposable plastic cups instead of reusable drinking bottles and mugs.
  3. Over-purchasing supplies that end up in storage and may eventually become obsolete.
  4. Inadequate inventory management, resulting in unused database records and files.
  5. Disposing of electronic items as WEEE waste rather than opting for electronic repairs.