GOING ZERO WASTE: A GUIDE FOR LANDLORDS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS
Conversations around the sustainability of buildings through the use of better construction methods and green materials have grown stronger. There is also a lot of talk about cutting the energy use of homes and offices. Recently, there has also been a lot more focus on waste management.
As a landlord or property manager, you shouldn’t be a stranger to waste management concepts like reuse of materials and recycling. But you may have also heard of a newer and more ambitious approach to the question of how to reduce or manage waste: zero waste.
Do. It. Right.
Did you get the right service for your needs or did you get what you thought you needed? Did you get the best price on the service, or did you just get the price that was quoted by the provider? Does your provider offer additional services such as bin or enclosure cleaning as part of their service? Does your provider routinely audit your invoices to ensure that you are paying for the service you need and not anything else? Are you being overcharged for fuel or environmental surcharges or a myriad of other ‘hidden’ costs on the super complicated invoice?