Most companies view trash disposal as a necessary evil. Few companies have someone in charge of managing waste material cost. Sometimes the accountant or purchasing manager put their current program out for competitive bid to area waste hauling vendors. A few other companies may actually use their own trucks to haul the trash to the landfill.
What typically happens is the company calls local trash disposal companies or the city sanitation department to order a dumpster for trash service. What they don't realize is that significant savings (10-25%) may be achieved with the right service for their type of waste material, volume, and available service.
I have listed some general guidelines for managing trash service.
1. Only sign a service agreement that is longer than month to month if special equipment is needed or savings may be achieved.
2. Take out any automatic contract extensions, roll over or evergreen clauses.
3. Review your service periodically to make sure you have adequate service for the least amount of cost.
Any of these cost savings tips should help you lower your monthly trash bill. Don't expect your trash vendor to point out the most cost effective program for you. Waste vendor sales representatives typically earn bonuses based on the revenue they bring in.
If you have questions contact an experienced Waste Disposal Consultant that has several years experience in the waste/recycle industry. Many offer programs that assist you with the design of savings alternatives for a small flat fee or a percentage of the actual savings.
About the Author
Corey N. Coffelt, Senior Waste Consultant, WasteStream Consulting (US and Canada) has over 17 years of experience in the waste and recycling industry working for BFI Waste System (Allied Waste), Weyerhaeuser Recycling, and WasteStream Consulting. You may reach Corey at cnc@WasteStreamConsulting.com or (866) 245-8369 toll-free.
No comments:
Post a Comment