What is general waste?
General waste, also known as residual or trade waste, refers to materials that cannot be readily recycled and often end up in landfills. Typically, general waste includes items such as contaminated packaging, low-grade plastics, confectionery wrappers and polystyrene, among many others.
Axil delivers innovative waste solutions to help you achieve “zero to landfill” goals, starting with your general-waste output. Our general recycling and waste recovery services focus on increasing the volume of waste materials that can be segregated and sent to a general-waste recycling facility.
As more organisations realise the value of moving to a zero-waste environment, it has never been more important to work with a reliable waste-management specialist. As your strategic total waste-management partner, Axil can increase your waste recycling rate and reduce waste management costs.
Types of General Waste
General waste is a broad category that covers different types of common household and commercial waste.
Many plastics can’t be recycled, which is why they account for a significant portion of landfill waste. It doesn’t help that there’s a lack of clarity around which types of plastic goods can be recycled and which cannot. Axil provides advice and information about the types of recyclable and non-recyclable plastics, as well as solutions for managing your plastic-waste output.
Metal items are difficult to recycle and are often classified as general waste. We provide solutions that identify and segregate valuable scrap metal from other metal waste, allowing you to maximise rebates based on the value of the scrap we collect.
Glass items that are difficult to recycle include broken glasses, glass cups and pieces of windows. Companies in the food and beverage (F&B) industry and medical sector often struggle with glass disposal. At Axil, we provide a glass-waste recovery service that collects and segregates broken glass, jars, clear glass, brown glass, green glass and more.
Ceramic waste includes broken mugs, plates, ornaments and crockery that cannot be readily recycled.
Common packaging materials such as cardboard, wrapping papers, bubble wrap, padded envelopes and polystyrene can be classified as general waste. Axil can manage this type of waste with our specialist equipment for large-scale recycling.
Vacuum dust should be carefully bagged before disposal. Axil can collect your vacuum dust and prevent it from dispersing into your regular waste bins.
Aluminium foil, chocolate-bar wrappers, candy packets and crisp packets are classified as general waste.
Wet wipes, paper towels, cleaning cloths/tea towels and other non-hazardous cleaning items can be included in our general-waste recovery services.
How Axil Can Help With Your General Waste Management
The majority of general business waste is made up of waste materials that we believe are reusable or recyclable commodities. These items include paper, cardboard, glass, metal, steel and aluminium cans, wood and plastic waste. With the right equipment and facilities, these waste materials can be recycled and saved from the landfill. Some recyclable items can even add value to your business.
Our single-material recycling solutions are an ideal waste-management service for businesses that generate large volumes of a single-waste stream, such as cardboard packaging, wooden pallets or plastic food wrapping. Axil recycles these single-waste materials and prevents them from ending up in landfills. Single-material recycling can also be a potential revenue stream, allowing you to collect rebates depending on the value and quality of the recycled materials.
The majority of general business waste is made up of waste materials that we believe are reusable or recyclable commodities. These items include paper, cardboard, glass, metal, steel and aluminium cans, wood and plastic waste. With the right equipment and facilities, these waste materials can be recycled and saved from the landfill. Some recyclable items can even add value to your business.
Our single-material recycling solutions are an ideal waste-management service for businesses that generate large volumes of a single-waste stream, such as cardboard packaging, wooden pallets or plastic food wrapping. Axil recycles these single-waste materials and prevents them from ending up in landfills. Single-material recycling can also be a potential revenue stream, allowing you to collect rebates depending on the value and quality of the recycled materials.
Axil’s dry mixed recycling (DMR) service offers a simple and efficient way to improve your company’s volume of waste recycling, achieve environmental compliance and control costs. Recyclable items such as paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and steel and aluminium cans may all be put into a waste bin that we collect and process for you.
DMR offers an easy, sustainable solution that can greatly increase your recycling rates, all while requiring fewer waste containers compared to a sourced segregated solution.
Why Choose Axil for Your Waste Management
Increase Recycling
Effective segregation.
Realise your “zero to landfill” goals.
In-house team training and awareness.
On-site equipment.
Reduce Costs
Reduce waste production at the source.
Off-set costs through rebates from recycled items.
Reduce waste movements on site.
Save time through improved waste management.
All Waste Streams Handled
We handle hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
We can dispose of the most challenging waste streams.
Advice & Support
Our dedicated contract managers are on-hand to provide advice and support.
We are committed to delivering continuous improvements for your site.