Facilities Management

Maintenance, refurbishment and construction projects all have the potential to generate scrap metal. This can include old wiring, pipework and fixtures, requiring segregation to reduce environmental impact and support recycling efforts. We provide a dedicated scrap metal recycling service.

Packaging materials, office suppliers and deliveries to facilities management teams all produce cardboard waste. It is vital to implement segregation to prevent contamination for recycling; compactors and balers can aid in these efforts.

Most facilities will contain staff canteens, hospitality or other catering services. Food waste should be effectively managed, with segregation from other waste streams to allow for compliant collection and processing.

From outdated IT equipment to appliances and tools, the WEEE directive requires responsible disposal and recycling of electrical items. This is to reduce reliance on landfill sites and promote sustainability.

There are many sources of plastic in facilities management, from packaging and single-use items to maintenance items. Segregation of this waste is required under new regulations and helps to avoid contamination of materials to aid recycling.

Glass can be recycled many times over, so it is essential to segregate this into dedicated containers for collection and processing, helping reduce the need for new glass to be produced.