Speaking about the issue of independent retailers being charged for waste collection, Allan Kane, general manager of waste services at disposal company NWH Group, told Better Retailing: “We are educating more customers on waste separation. Private companies have a limit on the weight of waste in bins and charge for going over this.”
He added: “Glass, cardboard or food can be heavy, and mixing them can add to the weight. Some companies also charge for separating these items.”
Midlothian-based NWH Group currently works with 200 convenience stores across Scotland and north-east England on waste separation.
At the end of last year, biscuit manufacturer Pladis launched a waste collection initiative for retailers in 500 locations across the UK.
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