5 Low‑Effort Changes That Can Cut Your Waste Costs Substantially

1. Right‑Sizing Your Bins & Collections

   Empty bins cost money. Overfilled bins cost even more. Reviewing bin sizes and collection frequencies through commercial waste management services can slash unnecessary service costs almost instantly.

2. Consolidating Waste Streams

   By combining low‑volume waste types or switching to commingled recycling, you can reduce pickups while keeping diversion rates high.

3. Optimising Contractor Performance

   Underperforming vendors can cost you in missed collections, contamination fees, and rework. Regular performance reviews ensure you’re getting what you’re paying for.

4. Reducing Contamination in Recycling

   Educating staff and improving signage can drastically cut contamination charges. Even a 10% improvement can mean thousands in avoided fees each year, and our recycling contamination solutions make it simple to address.

5. Leveraging Rebates for Recyclables

   Certain materials — like cardboard, metals, or even soft plastics — can have value. Capturing and selling them adds revenue back into your bottom line.

These changes require minimal disruption but can deliver significant cost reductions and sustainability wins.

At Nationwide Waste Solutions, we specialise in finding these quick wins through tailored site assessments and vendor management, so you get maximum savings with minimum hassle.