Waste Management Solutions for Takeaways

Takeaway waste is typically formed of two major waste streams – food and packaging. Takeaway meals often come in disposable cardboard or plastic containers which can be effectively recycled by a specialist commercial recycling provider like Great Western Recycling. Food waste is another common output, with takeaway businesses producing huge amounts of discarded food. Reducing this figure is, of course, the best option, but post-consumer waste can be difficult to control. As a result, working with an expert food waste recycling company means this excess organic waste can be turned into green electricity and diverted from landfill.

Generous servings lead to customer satisfaction, but many takeaway businesses produce large amounts of food waste. Clearly, finding a balance between generous and unnecessary portion sizes is key. Another way to target food waste is to analyse your food preparation methods and ensure you are making the best use of your ingredients. It is also important to manage your inventory well and ensure ingredients are not regularly going past use-by dates unnecessarily.

Finally, takeaway businesses use large volumes of disposable food container waste such as plastic tubs, jars or cardboard boxes. A way to target this type of waste is to offer a refill service with branded tins or tubs and cutlery, use plant-plastic or opt for other biodegradable packaging options. For bespoke advice, don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Great Western Recycling offer a range of bin sizes perfect for all sorts of takeaway businesses, and can arrange a collection schedule to suit your timescale. For specific guidance on the right bin choice for you, get in touch with our friendly team or check out our bin size guide! Here, you can read about the dimensions of the different wheelie bin options we provide.