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2022 CPI Trends in Waste Disposal –Could we see a new record CPI for Trash?
How the Consumer Price Index Impacts Trash and Recycling Disposal At SAV-ON we monitor the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for "garbage and trash collection" and fuel since they are inflation gauges that directly impact our clients' costs. From 2000 thru 2021 the average...
Waste Management Consulting Industry
The Waste Management Consulting industry was largely started in the mid-1990s. Professionals working with national waste hauling companies saw a need and started helping businesses and corporations reduce costs by becoming Waste Management Consultants (aka Waste...
Is the Recycling Market Trashed without China
Is the recycling industry "trashed" without China buying the recyclables. Well so far, I would yes! I have consulted on thousands of waste/recycling reviews over the years and I have a degree in Waste Management. The true appeal of recycling for most of our...
How the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Affects a Company’s Garbage Disposal Rate
The main purpose of a Trash Expense Audit (Trash Audit) is to identify billing errors and reduce disposal costs for the client. Obtaining a copy of the current hauling agreement is vital aspect to an audit, how else can one identify a billing error? In the fine...
14 Mistakes to Avoid with Medical Waste Disposal
14 Mistakes to avoid with Medical Waste Disposal. Before we discuss how to reduce Medical waste disposal costs we must understand what Medical Waste consists of. Medical Waste Disposal, is commonly classified as any item that comes into contact...
How a Trash Audit Can Find Cash in your Trash.
How a trash audit can find cash in your trash bills. First I must explain there are two types of trash audits. Trash Recycling Audit - Is a trash audit designed to break down your outgoing trash based on the percentage of recyclables. The Trash Recycling Audit...
Single Stream Recycling, Dual Stream Recycling and Limited Commingled Recycling
Single Stream Recycling, Dual Stream Recycling and Limited Commingled Recycling What is the difference between Single Stream Recycling, Dual Stream Recycling and Limited Commingled Recycling? They are better than the alternative (landfill), but some refuse haulers...
Going Green, Saves Green
Going green can save you some green (cash) when it comes to increasing recycling and diverting trash from the local landfill. It will not only make you feel like you are doing your part for the environment but when you realize the savings on your monthly refuse...
Trash Audit – Recycling or Expense
Both a Trash Recycling Audit and a Trash Expense Audit are commonly referred to as a “Trash Audit” or Solid Waste Review, but they are two completely different analytical events. The Trash Recycling Audit is intended to increase recycling at a business and ultimately...
