School Waste Management

Waste Management In Schools

With such vast volumes of waste produced in schools every year, it’s crucial that waste management in schools is carried out carefully and effectively across the education sector.

A focus on reducing waste, reusing resources where possible and recycling waste correctly is key to saving money and operating sustainably – two things which are incredibly important to the education sector.

At Samsic UK, we offer waste management services to educational settings across the country, with our team of experts presenting bespoke solutions to every school, college, and university on our roster.

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The relationship we have with our team and the partnership we have built with JPC by Samsic is pivotal to the success of Here East. Each team member knows what role they play in driving our vision. Cross-departmental collaboration is engrained in what we do and how we approach our duties. The cleaning department has led the way in innovation, strategic thinking and service delivery to ensure we remain ahead of our competitors.
Gavin Du Preez, Estate Director
Here East
What we value most about working with Samsic is the dedicated Account Manager assigned to our contract.  Nothing is too much trouble for her. She takes responsibility and ensures the contract runs smoothly. Any issues are resolved by her personally, and she regularly provides us with information regarding products and services which help us to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly, whilst reducing costs and increasing efficiencies on how the cleaners work.
Major UK housing Association
Bancroft’s have been working with Samsic for the last 15 years and have found them to be unfailingly reliable, responsive to change with a can-do attitude. The relationship goes from strength to strength.
Lionel Green, Bursar of the School
Bancroft's School

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    Samsic can help your school

    We support our clients in all aspects of waste management in schools, ensuring compliance with regulations and working to create a more sustainable and eco-friendlier working environment for staff and students.

    Following a thorough assessment of your current waste management in schools system, Samsic UK’s experts will present tailored solutions to fit the needs of your institution, recommending the best school waste management plan to suit your processing and recycling requirements.

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    Our strict specifications

    To help you effectively reduce, re-use and recycle, Samsic UK has developed strict specifications for waste management in schools:

    • Consulting and expertise 
    • Overall management of the waste streams 
    • Control of waste treatment, recovery and destruction of circuits 
    • Innovation in services and constant search for new value chains 
    • Monitoring and continuous improvement of services 

    We select the most efficient technology and equipment to meet your individual needs for waste management in schools, ensuring our teams receive sufficient specialist training wherever required.  

    The facts about waste management in schools

    Did you know?

    • Primary schools create around 45kg of waste per pupil, per academic year.
    • Secondary schools create about 22kg of waste per pupileach academic year.
    • More than 70% of school waste is food, paper, and card, specifically, 80% is recyclable but only 20% gets recycled.
    • Primary and secondary schools combined produce 80,382 tonnes of food wastea year.

    Place your trust in Samsic UK

    By outsourcing your school waste management in schools to Samsic UK, you are improving your sustainable development, competitiveness, and the viability of your educational institution.

    We’re one of the most trusted waste management companies in the UK – get in touch and find out why today.

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    Nationwide
    Presence

    Samsic operates across the entirety of England, Wales & Scotland providing our clients with exceptional waste management across a wide range of sectors.

    Therefore, wherever you are in those locations we can support you.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Waste management is the process of handling and removing waste. It handles both residential and commercial waste, and is conducted through either incineration, recycling, or landfill. 

      • It’s crucial that waste is handled correctly within the education sector, as over 250,000 tonnes of waste are produced by the UK’s primary and secondary schools each year. Schools also have a responsibility to educate students on the importance of protecting the environment, so it is expected that schools lead by example.  

      • Not only are there the environmental risks of improper school waste management, incorrectly managing the waste generated in schools could have major health implications for students and staff. Incorrectly handled waste increases risks of respiratory illness and skin irritation, amongst other conditions. 

      • Waste management systems are not one-size-fits-all. An effective school waste management plan takes into account the size of school, volume and type of waste generated and how waste is stored or collected on site. At Samsic UK, our waste management plans are tailored to the individual needs of your institution.  

      • Samsic UK are one of the UK’s leading waste management specialists. Our specialist teams of experts are on-hand to assist educational facilities across England, Scotland and Wales to provide high-quality and bespoke waste management solutions that protect staff, students and the school’s sustainability efforts.  

      • There are all sorts of things you can do to reduce waste at school. Here are five ways to get started:

        • Ensure that food is served on plates rather than in takeaway boxes.
        • Communicate online and go paperless.
        • Offer a ‘swapping station’ where members of staff and students can swap items so they don’t go to waste.
        • Replace display boards with interactive smart screens.
        • Create a club in your school which promotes
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