Summer is often a quieter time for churches, charities, schools and community organisations. With reduced activity, fewer events and many buildings operating at lower capacity, it's the ideal opportunity to review one of your everyday overheads – waste management.
Many organisations simply allow their waste contracts to continue year after year without checking whether they're still getting the best value. Yet a quick review could uncover opportunities to reduce costs, improve recycling and simplify the way your waste services are managed.
Are Your Bins the Right Size?
As your organisation changes, so do your waste requirements. If your bins were sized several years ago, they may no longer reflect your current needs.
Oversized bins can mean you're paying for capacity you don't use, while undersized bins can lead to additional collections and unnecessary charges. A simple review can ensure your waste provision matches your actual requirements.
Are You Paying for Collections You Don't Need?
Collection schedules are often set when a contract begins but rarely reviewed afterwards.
If your premises are producing less waste during the summer months—or throughout the year—you may be paying for collections that simply aren't necessary. Adjusting collection frequencies can often generate significant savings without affecting service levels.
Could You Recycle More and Reduce General Waste?
General waste is typically the most expensive waste stream to dispose of.
By improving recycling for materials such as paper, cardboard, plastics, glass and food waste, many organisations can reduce the volume of general waste they produce, lowering disposal costs while supporting their environmental commitments.
Are Multiple Invoices Creating More Administration?
Managing separate suppliers, invoices and contracts can consume valuable staff and volunteer time.
Working with a single waste management provider can simplify administration, making invoicing easier to manage while ensuring all your waste services are coordinated through one point of contact.
Are Hidden Charges Increasing Your Costs?
Waste contracts can sometimes include additional charges that aren't immediately obvious, such as:
Excess weight charges
Contamination fees
Delivery and collection costs
Bin rental charges
Automatic contract renewals
Without reviewing your agreement, these costs can quietly add up over time.
A Fresh Look Could Deliver Real Savings
Even if you're happy with your current provider, it pays to check whether your organisation is receiving the most cost-effective service.
Through the Christian Supply Chain Buying Group, members have access to 1st Waste Management, an independent waste management specialist that works with organisations across the UK to identify savings, improve recycling performance and simplify waste management.
Their expert team can review your existing arrangements, compare your current costs and recommend practical improvements—all with no obligation.
Book Your FREE Waste Health Check contact the CSC Buying Group at but@cscbg.org.uk
This summer, take a few minutes to review an area of expenditure that's often overlooked.
A FREE Waste Health Check could help your organisation:
Reduce waste management costs
Optimise bin sizes and collection schedules
Increase recycling and reduce landfill waste
Simplify administration with one point of contact
Identify hidden charges and contract savings
You could be surprised by how much your organisation could save.
Contact the Christian Supply Chain Buying Group today to arrange your FREE Waste Health Check with 1st Waste Management and discover whether your organisation could reduce its waste costs this summer.
