y-waste provides a one-stop commercial waste management and recycling solution for businesses. It launched in January 2007 after completing key milestones like surveying businesses, designing a tender, appointing a contractor, and developing a memorandum of understanding. The service offers recycling and aims to reduce costs for businesses, many of which pay between £100-800 or over £800 per year for waste management.

1. y-waste: the recycling solution for businesses SW Rural Workshop Increasing Recycling Opportunities for Business AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO COMMERCIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

2. What does y-waste do? y-waste provides a one-stop commercial waste management and recycling solution designed by businesses

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8. Is a Recycling Service Offered by your Waste Contractor?

9. Current Costs More than half pay between £100 and £800 a year More than a third pay over £800 a year!

10. At a Glance No of Businesses 7% 34% 73% 68%

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12. What are the challenges for small businesses?

15. Next Steps?

16. You can find out more from the website: www.y-waste.org Or contact us on 0845 621 00 99 or email [email_address]