Just as households produce waste, businesses do, too—and significantly more than most think. From the manufacturing floor to the break room and everywhere in between, industrial and commercial waste is a massive cost of doing business in today’s world. In fact, in our local community of Plano, Texas commercial companies alone account for over 70% of the city’s solid waste. There is a strong incentive to reduce the amount of industrial and commercial waste that ends up in landfills—not just in Plano but across growing communities in all North Texas.

At Texas Recycling in Dallas, Texas, we believe the best customer is one who has been adequately educated on all the ins and outs of proper recycling techniques. We serve individuals and businesses of all sizes every day, and our goal is to ensure everyone is on the same page. So, let’s discuss what industrial and commercial waste is and how we can recycle it properly.

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What’s the Difference Between Industrial and Commercial Waste?

Industrial waste is any waste—liquid, solid, or gas—that is a byproduct of industrial production. Meanwhile, commercial waste includes all waste generated by business activities, not just industrial activity. So, whether you run a trade site, an office, a medical facility, a nonprofit center, an educational institution, or a retail store, all waste produced by these entities is considered commercial waste.

Business waste can also include what results from agriculture, industry, construction, and demolition.

To recycle properly, companies must understand the types of waste they produce. Any waste produced by a business—including paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, retail packaging, and food wrappers—is considered commercial waste. For this reason, it must be discarded in a certain way. For instance, we must not dispose of commercial waste at home in our residential bins. Plus, it is crucial to follow best practices for storage and disposal to minimize environmental and health impacts.

Reduce Industrial Waste To Protect the Environment

Liquid industrial waste includes contaminated rinse water, oils, organic liquids, and other materials. Companies must treat wastewater and other liquid waste. It is also paramount to the environment that liquid pollutants are prevented from flowing into nearby bodies of water.

Unfortunately, some companies do not always comply with environmental regulations, leading to spills that contaminate water supplies and harm wildlife. Thankfully, innovation is improving the ability to recycle certain liquid industrial waste streams, such as cooking oil.

Specialists must handle chemical and toxic industrial waste to prevent hazardous byproducts from reaching people, animals, and plants. Strict local and national guidelines and standards are required for both storage and disposal. Ultimately, reducing hazardous waste by improving industrial practices will better protect our environment.

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Save the Environment With Commercial Waste Reduction

Solid industrial and commercial waste include paper, cardboard, metals, plastics, wood, and more. However, once the material is no longer helpful to the company, it’s best not to end up in a landfill. Many items may be useful to other industries as raw materials. Or papers, metals, and other solid waste can be recycled through an industrial and/or commercial recycling program.

Ideally, companies must act with the environment in mind by minimizing the industrial, commercial, and other waste and pollutants produced by their operations. They can evaluate their efficiency and revisit the three R’s:

Reduce

Reduce the amount of commercial waste your business produces. Think twice before purchasing disposable items. Buy used furniture and equipment. Maintain and repair items whenever possible, rather than replacing them.

Reuse

Reuse goods so they don’t end up at incinerators and landfills. Donate usable items your company no longer wants. Purchase reusable water bottles for all employees, for example.

Recycle

This is Texas Recycling’s specialty. Visit our Public Buy Back Center and turn your recyclable trash—such as paper, cardboard, and aluminum cans—into treasure. Purchase recyclable items over non-recyclable ones.

Dispose of Commercial Waste Correctly

Waste management practices must include adhering to the most up-to-date standards and guidelines set forth by local and federal agencies. Use suitable containers to store any commercial waste and covers to protect the waste against different weather conditions such as rain and wind. As well as storing waste securely, label containers clearly with the type of waste they contain.

Both storage and disposal require specific containers and proper handling by knowledgeable professionals. One solution is to have bins inside your business specifically for recyclable goods—including plastics, aluminum cans, paper, and cardboard. By doing so, your business can separate commercial recycling waste before it is collected.

Expert help is available to correctly control industrial and commercial waste. By partnering with experienced disposal and recycling companies, costs may even be reduced. Surprisingly, companies working with the right recycling company may even notice an increase in revenue with a customized recycling program.

Start a Commercial Waste Recycling Program: Call Texas Recycling Today

Does your company produce commercial waste? Are you ready to start a customized recycling program to reduce your environmental impact and help your bottom line? From scheduled pickups for large commercial entities to our Public Buy Back Center for individuals and smaller businesses, we have a recycling solution to meet your needs.

Like you, we at Texas Recycling are concerned about the future of our environment. We offer customized recycling solutions tailored to your specific recycling needs, helping you achieve your business goals. Texas Recycling is dedicated to improving the environment by providing the highest-quality recycling services in the DFW Metroplex. Our creative solutions help companies embrace environmental responsibility and sustainability.

Help the environment and your bottom line by calling Texas Recycling at 214-357-0262 to get started on a commercial recycling or industrial recycling program for your organization.