y-waste provides a one-stop commercial waste management and recycling solution for businesses. It has helped businesses increase recycling since its official launch in January 2007. The presentation outlines y-waste's services, key milestones, potential challenges for small businesses, and benefits for local authorities, businesses, and the community.

1. y-waste: the recycling solution for businesses SW Rural Workshop Increasing Recycling Opportunities for Business AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO COMMERCIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

2. What does y-waste do? y-waste provides a one-stop commercial waste management and recycling solution designed by businesses

3. Key Milestones Survey Design of Tender Appointment of Contractor Development of Memo of Understanding

4. Key Milestones Official Launch 6 th January 2007 First Collection 6 th February 2007

5. Key Milestones Design of y-waste website Launch of dedicated telephone number

7. More Advice

8. Is a Recycling Service Offered by your Waste Contractor?

9. Current Costs More than half pay between £100 and £800 a year More than a third pay over £800 a year!

10. At a Glance No of Businesses 7% 34% 73% 68%

11. Work Together?

12. What are the challenges for small businesses?

13. How does y-waste respond? Creative Innovative Partnerships

14. What are the benefits for: Local Authorities? Businesses? The Community?

15. Next Steps?

16. You can find out more from the website: www.y-waste.org Or contact us on 0845 621 00 99 or email [email_address]