Manufacturing Industry: Efficient Waste Handling for Production Facilities
Among UK industries, manufacturing and production generate the highest levels of waste.
When we consider the consumables used and discarded in these sectors, from bulky cardboard and plastic packaging to general waste, it is no surprise that many facilities are struggling to meet current manufacturing waste regulations. With this in mind, efficient manufacturing waste solutions are more important than ever.
Our straightforward guide is here to help businesses minimise waste in manufacturing, ensuring water-tight compliance, employee safety, and streamlined operations.
What types of waste do production facilities handle?
While hospitality and retail sectors tend to be overrun with food waste and general recyclables, production facilities often handle bulkier, heavier, and varied waste streams in large quantities.
Some common examples include:
- Packaging waste, such as cardboard, shrink wrap, and plastic
- Scrap materials, including offcuts, faulty components, timber, foam, textiles, and plastics
- General waste acquired from staff rest areas, offices, and communal locations like kitchens and bathrooms
When dealing with these types of waste in such high volumes, relying on standard bins can cause overflow, safety, and compliance issues. As such, high-capacity waste-handling solutions are essential in ensuring production and operations flow smoothly at all times.
Which manufacturing waste regulations should production facilities be aware of?
There are several UK waste management regulations that govern how industrial waste should be stored, separated, and disposed of to ensure safety. The most important to be aware of include:
Legal requirements
Optional (but highly advised)
Failure to comply with these manufacturing waste regulations can result in expensive fines, reputational damage, and workflow disruption, making efficient waste equipment a worthwhile investment for many facilities.
How can phs Wastekit help?
With over 35 years of experience, we recognise the pressures of high-volume industrial environments. This is why we offer a range of products and services designed to minimise waste and optimise recycling in manufacturing.
Balers for cardboard, plastic, and glass
From cardboard balers and plastic balers to glass crushers, we provide balers that can efficiently compress waste into manageable bales for easy storage, transport and recycling.
Compactors for general waste
Compactors are designed for any non-recyclable waste, and work by reducing the size of bins and bags using high-pressure compression. We have a variety of bin and bag compactors, as well as static and portable compactors to suit every facility’s waste management needs.
Tailored waste services for manufacturers and production facilities
As waste management specialists, we also offer comprehensive waste efficiency services to support facilities, such as:
Wastesaving Audits
Our Wastesaving Audit is a free assessment conducted to help your facility uncover cost savings, improve recycling rates, and select the most efficient waste management equipment.
Maintenance and service plans
Our maintenance and service plans ensure that your facility’s waste management equipment stays operating safely and reliably, saving you from costly downtime and workflow disruption.
Baler training
We also offer professional vertical bailer training so staff can operate machinery safely and confidently. This helps facilities reduce the risk of injuries while ensuring Health and Safety regulatory compliance.
If you’d like to improve your facility’s recycling performance and workflow while reducing waste disposal costs, our team can help. We’re proud to offer industrial-grade waste management solutions and services that will benefit your facility for years to come.