How to Keep Commercial Waste Odor Under Control

Businesses can produce a lot of waste, which unfortunately can lead to a lot of odor. If you are worried about the smells coming from your commercial dumpster, be sure to check out the tips below.

Preventing Odors

Here are a few tips for keeping waste odor under control:

·         Seal Your Garbage – One of the easiest ways to reduce and even eliminate dumpster odor is to effectively seal all garbage. The easiest way to do this is by using quality plastic garbage bags. Be sure to always use garbage bags that are at least 2 mils thick. Thin bags are not going to contain the smell or withstand the stresses placed on them inside the dumpster.

·         Bag Everything – Bagging food and other odor-causing trash is a no brainer. However, did you know you should also bag cardboard and paper waste? Though they may not smell immediately, when these items become wet, they become an attractive food source for various odor-causing insects, bacteria, and mold.

·         Air Out the Container – Keeping the inside of your dumpster dry can help reduce the rise of microorganisms, which produce odor. You can do this by providing a flow of fresh air into the dumpster to ensure that moisture is able to evaporate. If moisture is trapped inside the dumpster, odor causing bacteria and other microorganisms will grow. You can allow fresh air to enter the dumpster by opening side doors or the top lid for several hours per day. Be sure to air-out the dumpster during the daytime to prevent nocturnal pests, like rats and raccoons, from entering after dark. If the weather is rainy or damp, be sure to close up all doors and lids.

·         Do Not Toss Food – Rodents and other types of animals can detect food odors, even inside sealed bags. If they can gain access to the bags, they may tear them apart. If you own a business that produces food scraps or tosses non-edible parts of plants and animals, it is good practice to dispose of them by using a commercial food grinder, then flushing the liquefied wastes down the drain.

How to Eliminate Odors

By taking the above steps, you should be able to prevent waste odor. However, if you do find that waste odor is plaguing your dumpster area, there are a few options to help get rid of the stench:

·         Repel Pests – If pests are able to enter the dumpster as they search for food, you will quickly find you have an odor issue. Aside from ensuring all waste is properly sealed, you can spray the trash bags with a taste deterrent. This option is non-toxic, but produces a foal taste on the bag, which can deter pests. You can find taste deterrents online or at a local pet store.

·         Chemical Agents - You can use a variety of chemicals inside the dumpster to eliminate odors, including lime powder and clay car litter. Lime powder is cheap and effective, however be sure to be careful when handling it, as it can cause respiratory and skin irritation. Clay cat litter is also an inexpensive drying agent that can absorb both liquids and odors, and will not irritate your skin.

·         Clean the Dumpster – Aside from the above, you can clean your dumpster with a pressure washer and a variety of chemicals, such as chlorine bleach, vinegar, and even degreasing liquid dishwashing soap.

The experts at Global Trash Solutions (GTS) also offer a product that eliminates waste odor. Sonozaire® Odor Neutralizer has become the industry standard for controlling waste odor. Rather than mask trash odor with “perfumes,” Sonozaire generates ozone from atmospheric oxygen to eliminate odors and slow bacterial growth. For more information, contact your knowledgeable GTS representative at (866) 760-8194. You can also send an email to newsletter@globaltrashsolutions.com, or visit our website at https://globaltrashsolutions.com/.

Recycling Glass in Florida

Benefits of Recycling Glass

Recycling offers many benefits, from making a profit to reducing waste and pollution. A wide range of items can be recycled, including plastic, tin cans, and glass bottles. Glass has a major benefit over other recyclable materials because it can be recycled over and over without any loss in purity or quality. Research shows that using recycled glass cuts energy costs about 2 to 3 percent for every 10 percent of recycled glass used. It also reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

However, not all glass is created equally. If glass is used as packaging for food, beverages or cosmetics, then it is probably able to be recycled. Typically, colored glass is recyclable, such as wine bottles, beer bottles, and soft drink bottles. If glass is used as decoration, then it is probably not recyclable.

Is Glass Recycled in Florida?

Florida has a state goal of recycling 75 percent of all waste by 2020. In 2015, the state’s recycling rate was 54 percent. Only three Florida counties hit the 75 percent mark this past year. Despite the state’s push for higher recycling rates, glass, which can often be recycled, ends up in Florida landfills, even when placed in recycle bins. There are two main reasons for this:

First, contaminated glass cannot be effectively recycled. In Broward County, all recyclables are dumped into the same recycling bin. Though this was done to make recycling easier, this method often leads to contamination. It is estimated that up to 30 percent of recycling in the county ends up in the landfill because of this issue. Though Palm Beach County residents sort their recycling into different containers, food and other contaminates still has an effect, leading to an estimated 11 percent of recyclable materials being thrown out.

Second, it is often not economically beneficial to recycle glass. Ana Wood, Polk County’s director for waste and recycling, stated that none of the glass the county accepts as “recycling” is being recycled because “no one wants it.” Trends in the market have had a detrimental effect on glass recycling, as the demand for recycled glass is at an all time low. Unlike metal, which skyrocketed in price a few years ago leading to an increase in recycling and even thievery, glass demand has been on a steady decline and is considered relatively worthless. The only real push for glass recycling has come from environmentalists.

Florida is not the only state that fails to recycle glass. In fact, only ten states in the USA currently recycle glass, including California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Oregon and Vermont. This is not due to profitability, but because of bottle-deposit laws. The Florida legislature previously toyed with the idea of passing a bottle-deposit law in the 1970s and again in recent years, but has not done so. As a result, people are not required to recycle these materials. There is no profitability in glass recycling, so even when residents do toss a glass bottle in their recycling bin, it likely ends up in the landfill anyway.

Call us at (866) 760-8194, send us an email to newsletter@globaltrashsolutions.com, or visit our website https://globaltrashsolutions.com/ today.

Indoor Commercial Compactors: Is there Life after Liftpac?

The Liftpac was an indoor compactor originally built in Oklahoma. It was a decent product with a strong following, and in its day it was a considerable competitor of Global Trash Solutions. Eventually, however, Liftpac went out of business. The brand was bought by Red Devil Manufacturing, and for about five years, Red Devil produced the indoor compactor under its original name—the Liftpac. By 2014, however, Red Devil Manufacturing underwent its own rebranding and the Liftpac died altogether.

The Liftpac 1000 was the main Liftpac option. It was very popular around the country, but mainly in the Midwest states. Many customers, particularly those in Oklahoma and Texas, still own their Liftpac, but over time, these machines need to be repaired or even replaced. This has proven to be a challenge for many customers because it is difficult to find qualified repairmen, and often impossible to find parts. Because Global Trash Solutions (GTS) offers a similar product, many Liftpac owners have reached out to us for help.

Even though parts are virtually impossible to find, our talented technicians can sometimes repair Liftpacs. However, when repair is not a viable option, GTS can replace your old Liftpac with our signature indoor compactor, the GTS2000. This revolutionary machine is known as the world’s best indoor trash compactor. Its technology is worlds beyond the Liftpac because it has been in constant development for over ten years. The GTS2000’s unmatched technology and efficiency reduces waste hauling costs by up to 60 percent. Plus, like the old Liftpac, the GTS2000 is manufactured in the USA by the GTS team.

Along with offering repair or replacement options for the Liftpac, GTS certified technicians can install and service any compactor or baler. When you sign on with GTS, a service expert will arrive onsite to repair your old compactor or install your new compactor and train your staff to safely operate any new machinery to ensure you get the most out of your equipment. Our highly-trained GTS technicians take pride in manufacturing and maintaining each unit individually.

Our company proudly offers a wide range of services and products, including the world’s best indoor trash compactor. If you are a Liftpac user and need help with repair, maintenance, or replacement of your unit, be sure to reach out to the experts at Global Trash Solutions for help. Call us at (866) 760-8194, send us an email to newsletter@globaltrashsolutions.com, or visit our website https://globaltrashsolutions.com/ today.

Sneaky Haulers: Dealing with Price Discrepancies

Have you noticed a rise in your trash bill, but you thought that it was a set price? Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence with trash haulers. When haulers set rates in their contracts, they are typically supposed to remain static for at least a year at a time. However, many times the hauler will increase the pricing before the contract allows them to. In some cases, the base rate itself does not increase but the percentage fees they charge do. The hauler may set static percentages for these fees, but over time increase these percentages. It may not seem like a lot of money at first, which can slip by, unnoticed. But, it can add up to thousands of dollars over time.

This issue is known as “price discrepancy,” and is a common problem among haulers. You may wonder how they get away with this when prices and percentage fees set in your contract are supposed to remain static for a set time. Haulers like to add loose clauses in the fine print of their contracts that are very easy to miss. They also like to throw in added fees, like container maintenance fees, which are of no real benefit to the customer. On top of that, haulers charge fuel and environmental fees that are outlined on the contract as a certain percentage, but it is often increased slowly throughout the contract, even when the contract does not allow for it. Fees like these affect everything, from base rates to overages. Even a small increase can drastically up a monthly hauling bill. With some of these added fees, the customer has the option to opt out. However, the customer typically does not realize that they can. Luckily, the price discrepancy team at Global Trash Solutions (GTS) does. We ensure that our customers are opted out of any unnecessary fees and add-ons, in addition to getting credits back when they are charged incorrectly.

Overages, or “extra yardage,” is another common fee haulers charge. This charge occurs when the container is overfilled during a pickup. Sometimes it can be caused by an increase in sales and actually be valid, but it can also be caused by hauler errors like missed pickups or pickups being performed on the wrong day. When the overage is caused by hauler error, the GTS team works to ensure it is credited back to the customer. You should never be faulted for a hauler’s mistake.

The GTS price discrepancy department will investigate and attempt to get money back on all our customers’ behalf. In addition to finding you savings and managing your account, this is an added value. We deal with contracts daily and can quickly spot when haulers overcharge when they should not. Our experts know who to go to within the hauling companies to get the issue resolved quickly. Haulers like to pass you around without doing anything about the problem. Our team is made up of experts who will get around this and get your credit back as quickly as possible. If you are tired of your bill fluctuating when it should remain static, contact the experts at GTS today for help. Call us at (866) 760-8194, send us an email to newsletter@globaltrashsolutions.com, or visit our website https://globaltrashsolutions.com/ today.

GTS2000 - The World’s Best Indoor Trash Compactor

Global Trash Solutions (GTS), incorporated in 2008, is now a leader in compactor production with products like the GTS2000. This revolutionary machine is known as the world’s best indoor trash compactor, but it is not the company’s first product. The company initially produced the GTS1000 compactor, targeting QSRs (quick serve restaurants) like McDonald’s. According to Peter Spano, the company’s founder, "We realized right away that we had a great business concept on our hands. The way waste haulers charge is by volume of trash produced. Not weight, but size. We knew if we could reduce the size of the trash produced, we could reduce the number of pick-ups, and therefore reduce the price for our clients."

After a year of being a reseller and distributor of the GTS1000, Peter and his team decided to design and manufacture the GTS2000. Partnering with Massachusetts-based Detector Technologies, the team of visionaries and engineers locked themselves in a room with whiteboards and pizza, brainstorming and adding features that improved the overall quality and performance of the machine. They also thoroughly addressed industry safety and efficiency concerns. The result was the GTS2000 compactor, now known as the world’s best indoor trash compactor.

Why is the GTS2000 known as the world’s best indoor trash compactor? This state-of-the-art machine can reduce waste hauling costs by 60% or more by compacting 20 bags of trash into 1. This saves clients both trash space and hauling costs. In addition, each machine comes equipped with a control panel that requires a start code for operation, ensuring only authorized users can operate it. Along with these great features, this state-of-the-art compactor is completely manufactured, bolt-by-bolt, in the USA by the GTS team. Instead of simply being resellers and distributors, GTS manufactures, sells, installs, and services the best waste equipment in the world. When clients purchase a GTS compactor, a service expert will arrive onsite to train staff to safely operate the machine and get the most out of its features. GTS master technicians take great care and pride in manufacturing each unit individually, while also servicing and maintaining them for optimum results. Sales of the GTS2000 have been so good that the company is gearing up to launch a fleet of service vehicles that will service both GTS compactors as well as all other makes and models.

Along with creating and manufacturing money-saving compactors, the GTS team can also negotiate waste hauling costs directly with trash and recycling haulers, saving clients both time and money. GTS products and services reach beyond individual clients, impacting the world as a greener waste solution. Smaller trash loads mean fewer trucks on the roads and less waste in landfills. If you are interested in saving trash space, hauling costs, and even helping the environment, contact the experts at GTS about their wide range of services and products, including the world’s best indoor trash compactor. Call us at (866) 760-8194, send us an email to newsletter@globaltrashsolutions.com, or visit our website https://globaltrashsolutions.com/ today.

Here’s the $12 Million Dollar question: How much can we save you

Later this year Global Trash Solutions will be celebrating our 10th anniversary (more to come on that topic in a future blog). In that time, our clients have saved $12,760,845 dollars in our exclusive Waste Cost Savings Program.

You’ve probably suspected you are being overcharged on your waste hauling. And you’re right.  However, when you start working with our talented consulting team, Global Trash Solutions will not only uncover savings and inefficiencies, but we’ll also leverage our industry knowledge and nationwide relationships to earn you much lower hauling rates.

Our leadership team started many years ago by consulting for McDonald’s franchises and has never looked back. The Golden Arches were just the beginning. We now proudly serve many of the biggest players in the Quick Serve Restaurant space from Burger King and Wendy’s to Checkers, Taco Bell, KFC and more. No challenge is too big; no opportunity too small.

We currently partner with more than 500 businesses and organizations helping them to collectively save nearly $4.5 million annually. We are a 24/7 operation and are proud of our industrywide reputation for immediate response to our clients’ vendor-related service issues. Once enrolled, we are always here for you.

There are savings to be found in virtually every dumpster, and we guarantee we’ll find some for you. Here at GTS, we’re proud of the work we do on our clients’ behalf, and we’re proud of the nearly $13 Million Dollars we’ve saved them. Partner with us and see for yourself the immediate impact we can make on your bottom line. Call us at (866) 760-8194, send us an email to newsletter@globaltrashsolutions.com, or visit our website https://globaltrashsolutions.com/ today.

Waste Brokering or Waste Consulting: Which is Best for You?

Waste Brokering or Waste Consulting: Which is Best for You?

Global Trash Solutions can provide your business with either service. After all, we are the largest trash solution company in the country; regardless of your situation, we can help you cut your waste and recycling expenses. The only question is, which GTS service is best for your business? Here is a breakdown that compares our waste brokering service to our consulting service.

Waste Brokering

For companies that need a total solution, waste brokering offers complete customer care with consolidated billing across multiple locations. With GTS Direct, we become your single point of contact for all trash related needs. GTS Direct provides your company with a team of experienced customer service agents that are available to resolve any issue 24/7/365. We will provide you with an organized, consolidated, monthly invoice indicating your costs and service levels for all of your locations. Our broker team works seamlessly with our expanded network of third party haulers and contractors to meet the requirements of any size commercial, retail, or industrial client; whether you’re a small business, or a large corporation with locations across the United States, we will manage all aspects of your waste and recycling needs from start to finish for a cost that is far below other nationally recognized waste haulers.

Waste Consulting

For companies that seek recommendations to dramatically lower waste costs, hiring a waste consultant is the move. With our Waste Cost Savings Program, our experienced team of consultants will thoroughly analyze your waste stream and make appropriate pricing and service-level recommendations to earn your company a better rate from your hauler. Because we manage over 3,500 locations nationally, we have the market presence to significantly leverage the industry on your behalf. Simply put, Global Trash Solutions helps level the playing field by lending you our buying power and industry knowledge. By allowing us to concentrate on your pricing and service, you’ll be allowing your hauler do what they do best – pick up your trash in a timely and efficient manner.

Whether you want us to handle your trash from start to finish, or you simply want to tap the talented minds of our consultants to save money and become more efficient, Global Trash Solutions is here to help. If you need more information to decide which program is right for your business, talk to one of our expert consultants! Give us a call now at (866) 760-8194 or drop us a line at newsletter@globaltrashsolutions.com.