Waste Audits in the UK
Believe it or not, in the past 4 months Midas has gotten more than half a dozen inquires about waste audits and recycling consulting engagements from companies outside of the USA. The first was from Jordan, then Dubai, then Nigeria, where interestingly, I do have some business contacts. Sadly, Midas does not conduct waste audits outside of the US and Canada.
If you are in the UK, The Greenhouse provides businesses with tailored waste management programs to minimize their waste output and costs. Check them out. In 2008 their reveunes were over $8,000,000. The Greenhouse has a particularly interesting case study for a large carpet retailer where they utilize backhauling of recyclables. I say so because Midas has long considered backhauling to be the gold standard in recycling for chain retailers because it allows them to leverage their scale.
Waste Consultant Service and Process Summary
Our waste consulting process is as follows:
1. Invoice Evaluation
Twelve months worth of trash and recycling invoices are analyzed and evaluated for trends, overages and shortages and available refunds.
2. Waste Stream Evaluation
An evaluation is conducted either using digital pictures or by an on-site visit. We do this without delays or interruptions to day to day operations.
3. Contract Evaluation
Current hauler contracts are compared to best practices and to ensure that proper service is being provided to the client.
4. Recommendation and Implementation
Recommendations are presented with a financial impact statement. We then implement striving to do 95% of the execution for the client.
5. Follow Up Monitoring
Invoices are reviewed monthly for accuracy, price increase notices are battled for the client and new opportunities are presented as they arise.
The Dirty Little Insider Secret…
…Or How We Work With You.
You’re probably thinking you did the smart thing by bidding out your waste management hauler contract to get the best price. And under ordinary circumstances that would be true, but…
When it comes to waste disposal and recycling, the haulers set the market price, not the consumers. Waste haulers have no economic incentive to help their clients optimize costs! Because the hauler makes money every time they bring a truck on site, and for every dumpster they haul.
What that means is that most firms are paying more for their waste services and equipment than they should – or need to! And they don’t know that they’re being taken to the cleaners!
Wouldn’t you like to know whether your company is throwing good cash away on your solid waste management program?
If you’d like to discover the hidden savings and potential revenue in your trash, let Midas Management Consulting help you now.
Download our free report, or simply contact us for your free, no-obligation consultation today.
