It’s easy to forget all about your trade waste bin collections once you already have them set up. However, you can often save significant money by shopping around and potentially changing your supplier.
Once you have chosen a new contract, you may not be sure how to ensure a quick and easy transition.
You don’t want your bins to be collected one day and then be waiting weeks for your new company to deliver their containers!
We’ve put together everything you need to know in order to make your swap as smooth as possible.
Why Change Trade Waste Suppliers?
The most obvious reason to consider changing your supplier is to save money.
As transport and tipping rates differ so much, some companies can end up being able to provide much cheaper business waste disposal.
You also need to consider whether they are providing this service using their own fleet, or if they are brokering it out to a local company. If it’s local, then there’s more chance you are paying the best possible price.
Another reason some companies choose to change their bin supplier is due to infrequency or unreliability in the service they are receiving.
Your bin collection service shouldn’t cause you any hassle. As long as your bins are accessible then they should be emptied on a designated day without you having to worry.
What Options Do I Have for Trade Waste?
This all depends on the amount and type of waste that you have to dispose of.
If you don’t create office waste but often have large amounts of bulky waste, then you may find that an on-site skip is more effective.
You can opt for skips on long-term hires and have a scheduled weekly or monthly exchange.
If a regular bin collection works best for your business, then you have a range of bin sizes to select from:
- 240 litre
- 360 litre
- 660 litre
- 1100 litre
These can all be provided for most waste types, including general waste, cardboard and paper, glass, plastics, food and confidential waste.
If you produce waste that isn’t suitable for a wheeled bin, or your quantities are high, you also have the option of FELs. FELs are available in 6 or 8 yards and are perfect for heavier waste types.
What Information Do I Need to Provide?
When signing up for a new contract, it’s important that you inform your current supplier and serve notice. This means you will have a certain amount of time remaining on your contract, and then it will be cancelled and your bins collected.
It would be best if you informed your new supplier of the date your current bins are being taken off-site so that they can ensure they deliver new ones to you. This is important to ensure you don’t have a build-up of waste on-site.
You will also need to provide them with the below information:
- Business address
- Accounts contact details
- Direct debit details
- Waste container size
- Waste type(s)
- Weekly or fortnightly collections
How Do I Find a New Trade Waste Supplier?
The best way to find a new trade waste supplier is by finding a local company that provides both the bin hire and disposal.
It’s important to check where their waste goes so you can make sure it’s being recycled efficiently.
You should also always double-check that your bin hire fees, duty of care waste notes, and excess weights are clearly shown in your quote documentation.
At KCM Waste Management, we provide an expert, reliable trade waste service. With over 35 years of experience, we are confident that we are offering the very best service at the most competitive pricing.
For a free quote, get in touch with us today at bins@kcmwaste.com or by calling 01709 794 888.