Dealing with what is removed.
WHAT WASTE THE WORK PRODUCES
General waste from premises Chemical containers Contaminated cloths and materials Specialist waste, on some sites
WHAT TO ESTABLISH IN THE CONTRACT
Who removes waste from the site Where it goes What volumes are included
WHY VOLUMES
Excess waste removal is a substantial unbudgeted cost.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT SPECIALIST WASTE
Establish whether the site produces any: clinical, chemical, hazardous.
WHAT TO NEVER DO
Handle clinical or hazardous waste without proper arrangements and training.
WHY
It endangers staff and it is regulated.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
That cleaning staff do not handle waste categories they are not trained for.
WHAT TO PUT IN THE CONTRACT
Exclusion of those categories, unless specifically provided for.
WHAT CHEMICAL DISPOSAL REQUIRES
Following the product data sheet Never pouring concentrates into drains Proper disposal of containers
WHAT TO CONSIDER
Reducing chemical use where possible.
WHY
It reduces cost, risk and disposal burden.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT WATER
That cleaning does not discharge harmful material into drains.
WHAT TO TRAIN
Segregation, where the site requires it.
WHAT TO KEEP
Evidence of proper disposal where it applies.
WHAT TO REVIEW
Whether waste arrangements still match the site's output.
