Reducing waste can mean saving money on both garbage bills and buying supplies. The following are suggestions from professionals in property management and waste reduction. Building Maintenance Service all building equipment as indicated in the warranties. Purchase durable, repairable, and energy efficient equipment. It may cost more up front, but will save money in the long run.
Repairs are usually less expensive if handled right away.
Use durable, recycled, and recyclable materials when doing maintenance and repairs. To find businesses that sell recycled-content construction products, see the database on our construction and demolition Web site. Materials exchanges help businesses and institutions locate markets for materials they have traditionally discarded and to find materials suitable for reuse. For a list of processors see our Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Program Web site. Donate old furniture, office equipment, outdated forms, or paper that is only used on one side.