Downsizing or Closing Your Facility?

Thanks to Covid-19, many companies have figured out that having employees work from home has more advantages than disadvantages so shedding the unwanted, unneeded overhead is a natural result.

Chances are if you are reading this, it’s crunch time or you are trying to avoid it. There are two mistakes we all want to avoid:

Mistake #1- Throwing away the wrong stuff or too much stuff

The more you throw away, the more it costs. The more you throw away, the worse for the environment. If you throw away the wrong stuff (confidential data, e-waste, batteries, etc.) there could be negative consequences.

Solution- Have all data storage destroyed, sell as much usable stuff as possible, recycle what is left.
Shred the paper, destroy digital data, recycle the bad stuff, take no chances. If you have the time, you can often sell office furniture in good condition on Craigslist or Offer Up. Most furniture and equipment are recyclable, so in the end, very little should go as trash.

Mistake #2- Spending too much time and money

You don’t want to spend any more time or money than you absolutely have to. Your project could require a waste hauler, a shredding company, an e-waste company, a scrap metals recycler, laborers and someone to orchestrate the whole project. You can easily spend way more than you expected.

Solution- Get the help you need to make it cost effective and simple

One way or another, you will need help. The question is, how do you make sure you have the right help? Here’s a checklist to assist in choosing:

• Do they have staff trained in waste reduction and recycling
• Can they shred and destroy your paper, hard drives and other media
• Can they provide the labor and the hauling of all your materials
• Can they recycle furniture, e-waste, paper, etc.

If you want to be sure you are paying as little as possible and throwing away only what you must, click on the link for a free quote.

Contact us to learn how to avoid the two most common mistakes and make it a simple success.