Waste Management – Is your business throwing away more than just rubbish?

Waste management is an issue that virtually all businesses have to deal with in some form or another. As with many services, the cost of waste management can vary considerably between different companies and different geographical areas. It is around this time of year that many businesses will be receiving notification of an increase in their waste management costs from their waste contractor. This is due to increased operational costs and the annual increase in landfill tax which occurs at the beginning of April each year.

This is a good time for businesses to review their existing suppliers, as by simply shopping around businesses can save up to 40% on their waste disposal costs. When considering waste management suppliers, some businesses will only take into account the well known national companies. There is sometimes a presumption that these companies must provide the best service and the most competitive prices. This however is not always the case. There are many small regional companies that can often provide a cheaper and more customer focused service.

Another option for businesses is to use a waste management broker, such as Utopia Waste Management. Utopia Waste Management organises waste management and recycling services on behalf of businesses throughout the UK. This provides businesses with several key benefits. Firstly due to the volume of business that waste brokers put through regional suppliers, they are able to secure more competitive prices, which can then be passed on to customers. Another key benefit is that due to a large network of suppliers, waste brokers can provide a complete range of waste management services. Whether you require hazardous waste disposal, recycling collections or confidential waste destruction, a waste broker will be able to locate the most cost effective service that meets your specific requirements.