Manufacturing Methods and Processes

If your company throws away a lot of paper, plastic, cardboard, and scrap metals that should be recycled, then it is important that you start a commercial recycling program. Not only will a recycling program help out the environment and keep renewable materials out of the landfill, but it will also help you keep your workspaces clear of clutter and excess trash. When you get your recyclable materials into their own containers, then you will free up a lot of space for your trash in your trash containers.

If you don't know where to start your corporate recycling program, here is all you need to know:

Consult with Your Local Recycling Service Providers to See What Materials They Will Collect from Your Business

As you can imagine, recycling services vary widely by region and city. For example, if your business is located in a very environmentally aware area such as the San Francisco Bay Area, then you likely have many different recycling companies with many recycling opportunities. However, if your business is located in a small town or a rural area, then you likely have one option for recycling.

Start your company's recycling program by calling all of the recycling service providers and trash companies in your area to find out what services are available and get their prices. Once you have this information, then you can decide what materials your business will be recycling.

Designate Spaces for Your Recycling Materials to be Held

After you have determined what materials to recycle, then you need to purchase some containers for your staff to deposit the recyclable materials into. You will need a separate container for each type of material. Inexpensive colored trash cans and tubs work well as recycling containers. And you can color code them so all of your staff know to place, for example, paper into the blue tub. 

Educate and Motivate Your Staff About Your Company's New Recycling Program

Finally, the key to success for your new corporate recycling program is the cooperation of your employees. When you first roll out the program, make sure that you let your staff know about the new expectations for how waste products are handled, and encourage them to help your company with its efforts to keep recyclable materials out of the landfill. Often, if you mention that your company is dedicated to helping to save the environment from unnecessary trash and raw material mining, then your employees will be happy to help out. You can learn more here.