Optimizing waste flow is important for any commercial facility. In fact, 75% of waste is generated in commercial facilities1. Building an effective waste management system requires consistent processes and products throughout the facility.
Furthermore, 14 million tons of recyclables are thrown away every year2. By providing recycling options throughout the waste management process, businesses can improve recycling effectiveness and achieve sustainability certifications that can lead to cost savings.
Rubbermaid Commercial Products offers a full breadth of front and back of house products to facilitate the collection, movement and disposal of waste and recyclables.
Front Of House
Outdoor Waste Containers
Front of house containers hold significant influence over patrons' impressions of a business, serving as a visual representation of the company's commitment to cleanliness and sustainability. Thoughtfully designed containers can encourage patrons to participate in recycling efforts, all while ensuring functionality by making it easy for employees to collect and move waste efficiently.
Outdoor Waste Containers
Waste Containers in outdoor patron-accessible areas serve a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and a positive atmosphere. These containers must be visually appealing while also durable enough to withstand outdoor elements. Important features to look for in an outdoor waste container are:
- Aesthetic design to appeal to visitors
- Durable design to withstand outdoor elements
- Visible bins and labels to promote the separation of recyclable materials
- Aesthetic design to appeal to visitors
- Durable design to withstand outdoor elements
- Visible bins and labels to promote the separation of recyclable materials
Indoor Waste Containers
Indoor trash cans in patron-accessible areas play a pivotal role in ensuring a clean and organized environment. Their significance extends beyond functionality as they must also be visually appealing, seamlessly blending with the interior decor to enhance the overall ambiance and provide a positive impression to visitors. Important features to look for in an indoor waste container are:
- Aesthetic, modern design to blend with facilities and appeal to visitors
- Ergonomic features to speed up waste removal
- Visible bins and labels to promote the separation of recyclable materials
- Aesthetic, modern design to blend with facilities and appeal to visitors
- Ergonomic features to speed up waste removal
- Visible bins and labels to promote the separation of recyclable materials
Recycling Stations
Recycling stations with consistent color-coding and labels help drive recycling compliance. Important features to look for in a recycling station are:
- Multi-stream, color-coded containers with waste stream label options to provide visual cues
- Adaptable systems to configure and grow with recycling program needs
- Multi-stream, color-coded containers with waste stream label options to provide visual cues
- Adaptable systems to configure and grow with recycling program needs
Back Of House
Back of house waste management processes products are important for employees to perform their duties smoothly, maintain a clean environment, and reduce the risk of injury. Functionality is key in this area, as well-designed waste management systems streamline tasks, enhance productivity, and ensure a well-organized and hygienic workspace.
Back of house waste collection deals with waste generated behind the scenes, like employee break rooms and operational zones. Important features to look for in a back of house utility container are:
- Durable design to withstand tough commercial environments
- Venting channels to make lifting liners easier and improve worker productivity and reduce risk of injury
- Durable design to withstand tough commercial environments
- Venting channels to make lifting liners easier and improve worker productivity and reduce risk of injury
Waste Movement
Waste movement involves transferring waste from collection points to storage and disposal areas. Important features to look for in waste movement products are:
- Durable design to withstand tough commercial environments
- Ergonomic design to move heavy loads easier and reduce the risk of worker injury
- Durable design to withstand tough commercial environments
- Ergonomic design to move heavy loads easier and reduce the risk of worker injury
Please use the following chart as a guide when selecting containers for your space.
By effectively collecting and moving waste throughout a facility, businesses can improve aesthetics, encourage recycling , and create a better overall experience for patrons.
1. EPA, Advancing Sustainable Materials Management: 2013 Fact Sheet
2. Cal Recycle, 2008 Statewide Waste Characterization data
