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Benefits of using Waste Management Software MANAGEMENT

all try to live more sustainably, aste management is a crucial, yet often underutilised, way to help manage climate change for a greener world. Waste management software can provide a range of services to help you stay on top of your waste by monitoring when and how much waste is disposed of as well as other services, such as waste management, logistics, and invoicing. Waste management platforms have actually been around for decades but recently, as the waste industry moves towards a more digital and net zero approach, their adoption has grown rapidly in waste companies. Having the right waste management platform could save your business time and money.

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WHAT IS A WASTE MANAGEMENT PLATFORM?

Waste management platforms come in a variety of different forms with a variety of uses, which can be specified to a particular area of the industry. Waste management platforms are software that assist organisations manage day-to-day waste management activities such as compliance, invoicing and quoting, job and fleet management, customer relationships as well as any supply chain operations. u

IT equipment wherever possible. Businesses must follow strict WEEE waste rules The disposal of old IT equipment is covered by the Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment legislation. This WEEE waste must not be sent to landfill as it can have PCBs, lead, mercury, and coolants which are dangerous to people and the environment. You reduce your landfill costs Sending items to landfill is expensive with Landfill tax and gate fees to consider. So, anything which reduces the overall volume of waste you send business becomes more sustainable Customers now look at how ecofriendly businesses are before they decide to make a purchase. Businesses need to operate in this environment and be able to prove their credentials on sustainability. Recycling your old IT equipment helps you do that. Some recycled equipment can also help charities here in the UK or projects in the developing world. You will be showing your commitment to your community or supporting

You can protect your data Recycling IT equipment also gives you the chance to ensure the data stored on hard drives is destroyed so that it cannot fall into the wrong hands and Shredding the drive, then mixing the metals with other shredded drives and sending that off for recycling is the best way to protect your business. It also ensures your business is following the data protection rules in the General Data Protection

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