If there’s one goal you should have for 2022, it’s to invest in a waste collection broker for your business. A waste collection broker will deal with all facets of business waste management, from collection to auditing, ensuring your business is doing its best for the planet.
Think of business waste like a holiday booking. You could book directly with the hotel, or you could use a travel agent – somebody to handle all your enquiries from transfers to dietary requirements.
If you’re planning ahead for waste management, here are 10 reasons why you should switch to a broker…
1. Customer care
A waste collection broker gives you your own designated account manager, who will be on hand to answer questions, offer advice about auditing, and find the best suppliers to suit your business needs. With a direct service, you lack this personalised approach.
2. A broader network
Procurement teams are busy – and don’t have time to spend looking for reliable suppliers. With a waste collection broker, you benefit from our large network. We can recommend the most efficient supplier for your specific waste stream, drawing on our experience from working with the best.
3. Better relationships
Good relationships take time to build. With our portfolio of contacts, we’ve already put in the hard work for you – and can advise you on how to get more from your supplier relationship, such as cost-saving audits.
4. More time
You may have a procurement manager, or if yours is a smaller business, this could fall on somebody else. A broker acts as an external procurement department for you – saving you time trying to figure out the most efficient way of processing waste. This may even save money long-term, while improving your eco-friendly credentials.
5. Sustainability first
Working with a broker can help to improve your sustainability credentials. At Hubba, we pride ourselves on only working with companies that follow the principles of a circular economy: reduction before recycling.
6. Diversity of services
With a broker, you’re not tied down to one kind of waste collection. We can quote for collection on many different types of waste including glass, hazardous waste, food waste and general non-recyclables. Rather than sifting through multiple companies, you get a holistic service in one, throughout the UK.
7. Larger collection areas
Direct waste collection providers are often limited by catchment areas or product range. With a broker, you can partner with companies that offer the specific waste streams you need, wherever you are in the UK.
8. Simpler invoicing
There’s no greater time sink than an inefficient invoicing system. With a broker, all invoicing is available in one place, regardless of how many different waste streams you’re using. This is better for finance teams and cuts down on needless admin time – leaving you more time to focus on running the business.
9. Freedom to choose
Many businesses may inadvertently ‘lock themselves in’ to year-long contracts with direct services. While this may seem like a viable option, it can present legal issues and procurement headaches if you’re not happy with the service. A broker can help you to pick and choose suppliers without tying you down – we’re only happy if you are.
10. External expertise
As we work directly with larger companies, we are used to high levels of service. Brokers act as the ‘middleman’ to get you the best service possible, rather than being dismissed as a smaller customer.
If you’re ready to start saving money and managing your business waste more effectively, contact hubba today.
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