While soap does not account for tons of diversion or measure up to huge savings, it does make a lot of sense when one considers that most hotel soap bars are barely used and then discarded. Recycling as a principle can be seen in other creative ways at Turnberry, where employees who do not have access to recycling at home are encouraged to bring their recyclable materials to work so that the materials are not dumped. These items are either claimed for reuse by hotel staff members, or donated to such organizations as children's museums, pre-schools, and day care centers, for use in arts and crafts activities. Additionally, instead of discarding flowers after banquet functions, Turnberry donates them to a local hospice unit. After five years of experience with hotel recycling, Turnberry has decided to share its experience and know-how with other area hotels.
Recycling is unwieldy for hotels.
The myriad of haulers, recyclers, requirements, and equipment options can make implementing an effective and comprehensive recycling system a confounding project. Furthermore, because a hotel has so many employees in different areas of operations handling waste disposal, there is plenty of room for contamination if complicated source separation is required for recycling. Properties which found their solid waste programs on these key elements will make the most of their recycling opportunities and reap benefits for everyone involved.