Question 1

How do you reduce contamination in office recycling?

Accepted Answer

Clear signage at every bin, standardized container colors, centralized collection points (removing desk-side trash cans), employee kick-off communication, and periodic refresher campaigns. Contamination typically drops below 10% within the first month.

Question 2

What's included in an office recycling program?

Accepted Answer

Waste audit, program design, container deployment, signage, employee training, scheduled pickup for all streams, monthly reporting, and quarterly optimization reviews.

Question 3

Do you handle confidential document shredding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Locked consoles placed in print rooms and reception areas. Bonded drivers pick up on schedule. Cross-cut shredding with Certificate of Destruction. Shredded paper recycled.

Question 4

Can you manage an office move or decommission?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Furniture, electronics, and fixtures removed on your timeline. Usable items donated. Electronics recycled with data destruction. Construction debris hauled. Broom-clean before lease handback.

Question 5

How much does office recycling cost?

Accepted Answer

Often less than your current waste program. Shifting volume from landfill (expensive) to recycling (cheaper or free) reduces total cost. The waste audit shows you the exact financial picture before you commit.

Question 6

Do you provide desk-side recycling bins?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide standardized bins for each workstation — typically one for paper and one for bottles/cans. Centralized general waste bins replace individual desk-side trash cans.

Question 7

What reporting do we get?

Accepted Answer

Monthly reports: tonnage by material, diversion rate, contamination rate, and cost analysis. Quarterly reviews with optimization recommendations. Annual sustainability summary for ESG reporting.

Question 8

Can you recycle toner and printer cartridges?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide collection containers for spent toner and ink cartridges. Many are refurbished for reuse; the rest are recycled for plastic and metal recovery.

Corporate Offices Recycling — FAQ