Waste System Financial Optimization Programs
We can assess your waste management systems to identify opportunities for savings. Based on our analysis and recommendations we can implement adjustments that will improve your program's cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
Properties change from time to time as do their waste management requirements; for example your property may be expanding, renovating, adding a food court or changing tenants. Our Feasibility Analysis Summary in addition to the Waste and 3Rs System Optimization Plan report will identify opportunities to reduce your operating costs while maintaining high system performance.
Our clients have realized significant savings. Some of our results include:
Shopping Centres
1.2 million square foot shopping centre: our services resulted in an annual savings of $100,000 or 71%. Annual waste costs decreased from $140,000 to $40,000.
400,000 square foot shopping centre: in 2 years, our services increased the diversion rate from 22% to 45%.
Office Towers
1 million square foot office tower: our services resulted in decreased annual waste costs from $150,000 to $80,000.
660,000 square foot office complex: we reduced annual waste costs by $40,000 from $10,000 to an annual rebate of $30,000.
975,000 square foot office tower: our services resulted in an increase in their diversion rate from 52% to 91.5%.
Hospitals
We have partnered with hospitals and nursing homes to reduce their costs and increase recycling levels. A Toronto Hospital’s annual waste cost declined from $180,000 to $120,000.
Manufacturing Facilities
200 employee manufacturing/distribution facility: our services resulted in decreased waste costs from $93,000 to $60,000 and an increased diversion rate from 84% to 96%.
Restaurants
Our services resulted in a restaurant saving $37,000 on their annual waste costs; from $80,000 to $43,000 and increased recycling diversion rate from 45% to 78%.
Residential
230 multi-unit residential building: we ensured that the property maintained residential, city pick-up and increased diversion rates from 17% to 38%.
180-unit condominium: our services resulted in a $35,000 cost savings in commercial pick up on their annual bill of $115,000. The diversion rate also increased from 30% to 62%.
Construction, Renovation, Demolition Projects
50,000 square foot renovation project: we achieved an 88% diversion rate.
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System Analysis
We are frequently retained by clients to assist with new developments, expansions and renovation projects.
Our reviews are comprehensive and provide our clients with clear insight into potential issues, inefficiencies and excessive costs.
We will carry out research, evaluate options and provide solutions.
We will assist with the entire process, from the implementation phase right through to equipment sourcing, equipment procurement, installation and employee training.
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Tendering
We will manage the complete tendering process for our clients.
We commence with the needs assessment, followed by the RFP design, the sourcing of service providers, right to the conclusion which includes bid analysis and recommendations. We will also continue as project managers to assist with the completion of the program.
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Waste & Recycling Services Contract Management
Due to increased liability and risk management, many corporations are now requiring that their own contracts are executed with their waste and recycling service providers.
We will apply specific waste management and recycling criteria into your documents to facilitate a pertinent agreement.
We are also available to assist clients with the execution of the contract with your service providers.
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Compactor Analysis
We apply our extensive industry experience in assessing and maximizing the performance of your equipment and overall facilities to help your property realize cost savings and increased diversion. If your property is undergoing new construction or a renovation, we are available to calculate the increased volume of waste and recyclables. We provide a summary report of the proper equipment (compactors) specifications as well as conduct a formal tendering program for our clients.
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Infrastructure & Equipment
If you are a developer, construction company, engineer or architect, we can assist you with the design, specification and sourcing of the necessary equipment and infrastructure to fulfill your waste and recycling needs.
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Education & Training
By efficiently managing waste materials from source reduction and reuse to recycling our clients will contribute to the conservation of natural resources, the reduction of energy usage and production of green house gasses.
As an integral component of your sustainable waste management programs, we can provide a professional training program to your tenants, cleaning staff and building operations.
Our training program addresses the materials that can be recycled at your property and the responsibilities of your tenants/building occupants, cleaners and building staff. The training program reinforces your property’s commitment to its Sustainable Waste and Recycling Management Program. Your building occupants’ increased awareness and efforts can result in increased recycling diversion levels.
Call us to discuss the right sustainable waste and recycling training program for your properties.
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