Step by Step Recycling Guide What type of waste does your
business generate, and how much? Any designated recyclables that
comprises at least 5% of your waste by weight, must be recycled.
Remember that all computers, TVs, lead-acid batteries, tires and
white goods must be recycled. If necessary, use this worksheet
to determine what kind of waste, and how much you generate in
pounds or in units in a day, week or month.. This will give you
a rough approximation of how much waste your company produces.
You can also do a waste audit to involve other employees. Ask
the following questions to help identify specific wastes: - Do
we have vending machines that sell beverages? (Glass containers,
aluminum cans and plastic bottles) - Do we have a cafeteria?
(Glass containers, aluminum cans and plastic bottles, food waste
and oil/grease) - Do we subscribe to magazines and/or
newspapers? - Do we use office paper? - Do we ship or receive
products on wooden pallets or in cardboard boxes? - Do we use
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