Decide how materials will be moved out of the facility for pick-up by the recycler. It is very important to involve your custodial service in this process. Getting their input and buy-in is crucial to the success of your program. There are a variety of options for collecting material in a facility. Employees take recyclables to centralized location, and custodians take garbage from work station.
Custodians pick up recyclables and employees empty their own garbage.
Decide what option works best for your employees and custodial service that is also within any contractual or union agreements. Write a recycling kick-off memo or email all employees to educate them about your new recycling program. Education can also be achieved through motivational posters and progress reports. Make sure your recycling program is part of new employees' orientation training. Don't forget to educate the custodial staff as well.