The Downside of “Doing It Yourself” trash management

Have you looked at your recent trash hauling invoice and thought, “Wow! We are really paying a lot!”

It seems so easy to accept a lower price from your existing service provider.  Just sign their multi-year renewal contract and reap the savings.  This is the business model of almost all trash hauling companies.  They raise rates quickly and once you’ve figured out the rates are no longer competitive, you’ll attempt to cancel the agreement when it expires but then you’ll get a new offer.  It will be a little lower but they know in 2 or 3 years your price will be right back to where it is now…or greater!

Plus you’re still left with all the administrative headaches, and the lower productivity that goes with it.

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How many waste haulers are in Chicago?

We get this question a lot. Most property managers attempt to do their due diligence by soliciting bids from the top 3 or 4 companies they find in a Google search. However, many times, the companies that come up in those searches are the biggest in the industry and usually have the HIGHEST prices over time. Also, the biggest companies in the waste industry usually have “teaser” rates that look good today but after time goes by on their 3-year contract, prices start to increase substantially.

A waste broker will have a better sense of the market. Specifically, in Chicago, there could be as many as 10 companies that offer waste and recycling service…with prices that vary greatly.

The next time you are looking for a price reduction on waste and recycling services, contact Wastemaster to see how much you can save.

Why did my price increase ?

Why did my price increase?

Many people ask us this question in various ways but basically is boils down to the same problem, waste disposal contracts are NOT fixed price agreements. This means that your waste hauler can raise your rate pretty much at any time. Check your contract for specific details but generally you’ll find that when you signed your contract with one of the big names in the business, the price you thought you were going to pay is not what’s actually billed.

Want to know more? Just give us a call and we’ll try to help you out.

What is a waste broker?

A waste broker is a professional or a company that acts as an intermediary between businesses or organizations that generate waste and waste haulers. Waste brokers help their clients manage their waste in a more efficient and cost-effective manner by connecting them with appropriate waste disposal, recycling, or treatment services.

Here are some key functions and services typically provided by waste brokers:

1. Waste Management Consulting: Waste brokers often offer consulting services to help businesses assess their waste generation, identify opportunities for waste reduction and recycling, and develop waste management strategies.

2. Finding Suitable Facilities: Waste brokers have knowledge of various waste disposal, recycling, and treatment facilities in a given area. They can match their clients’ specific waste disposal needs with the right facilities or service providers.

3. Negotiating Contracts: Waste brokers negotiate contracts and pricing with waste service providers on behalf of their clients to secure favorable terms and cost savings.

4. Regulatory Compliance: They help clients navigate the complex regulatory requirements related to waste disposal, ensuring that all environmental regulations are met.

5. Cost Savings: Waste brokers aim to reduce waste management costs for their clients by finding cost-effective disposal or recycling options and optimizing waste collection and transportation.

6. Streamlining Operations: Waste brokers may assist in streamlining waste management operations by coordinating waste pickup schedules and optimizing waste handling processes.

7. Reporting and Documentation: They often provide reporting and documentation services to ensure that clients maintain records and comply with reporting requirements related to waste management and disposal.

Waste brokers play a valuable role in helping businesses manage their waste efficiently, adhere to environmental regulations, and make environmentally responsible choices. They can save their clients time and money while promoting sustainable waste management practices.

Recycling contract language series vol 6

The following contains the exact language (italicized) currently found in a standard commercial Waste Management contract specifically related to recycling services.  In addition to excerpts from the contractual agreement, we will follow up with a plain-language interpretation.

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Recycling contract language series vol 3

The following contains the exact language (italicized) currently found in a standard commercial Waste Management contract specifically related to recycling services.  In addition to excerpts from the contractual agreement, we will follow up with a plain-language interpretation.

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