Central Collection/Storage Area
If your operation is in a multi-story building or a facility with a large footprint, you might need to identify areas in the building where recyclables will be temporarily stored prior to delivering to the loading dock or other final location for collection by your service provider. If this is the case, you must consider the volumes and length of time that containers will be stored in these areas to determine if there is enough space.
Consider:
- Is the storage site large enough?
- Is there easy access to freight elevators and loading docks?
- Does the area comply with local fire and building codes?
- How much waste can be stored before safety and code violations become a concern?