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General Business Waste: What You Need to Know
General business waste includes all the non-recyclable and non-hazardous materials generated in day-to-day operations—such as food scraps, non-recyclable packaging, broken items, and contaminated materials. While some of it can’t be avoided, reducing and properly managing this waste stream is essential for keeping disposal costs down and improving environmental performance.
How to Stay on Top of Everyday Waste
Managing general waste begins with a solid understanding of what belongs in this stream. Any items that can’t be reused, recycled, or composted typically go in the general waste bin. This might include used tissues, plastic-lined paper, food-soiled packaging, or broken office supplies.
To minimise what ends up in landfill, businesses should pair general waste bins with clear signage and offer separate streams for recyclables, organics, and e-waste. Conducting a regular waste audit can also help identify avoidable waste and opportunities to improve resource recovery.
Why It Pays to Rethink Business Waste Habits
Sending everything to landfill isn’t just costly—it’s unsustainable. Landfill levies are on the rise, and customers are increasingly drawn to businesses that prioritise environmentally responsible practices. By reducing the amount of general waste produced, companies can save money, meet sustainability targets, and improve their brand image.
Even small changes—like switching to reusable items, reducing packaging, or encouraging staff participation—can make a big difference over time. A thoughtful waste management approach isn’t just good housekeeping; it’s smart business.
Waste management with sustainability in mind
At Resource Environmental Solutions, we can arrange the collection and disposal of all types of waste anywhere in Australia.
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