♻️ Waste Segregation Bag Rules

New England Regulations - Effective March 2025

Environmental Sustainability & Recycling Guidelines

⚠️ MANDATORY COMPLIANCE: New waste segregation regulations require all businesses to separate waste into specific categories for collection and recycling. Non-compliance may result in penalties.
🌍 Company Commitment: We promote environmental awareness to increase waste minimisation, reuse, and recycling. These guidelines ensure we meet legal requirements while supporting sustainability.
⚠️ CRITICAL RULES:
  • COMPANY WASTE ONLY- No personal waste
  • STRICTLY NO FOOD WASTE OR FOOD PACKAGING
  • All waste must be sorted into the correct color-coded bag
  • Bags must be tied securely before disposal

Color-Coded Waste Segregation System

🔴
RED BAG
Oil Contaminated Waste
✓ Rags
✓ Gloves
✓ Wipes
✓ Cardboard (contaminated)
✓ Packaging (contaminated)
✓ Containers
✓ Spill mats
✓ Hoses
✓ Old clothing (inc. boots)
✓ Any other oil contaminated waste
🟢
GREEN BAG
Aerosols + Metals
✓ Brake cleaner
✓ Maintenance spray
✓ Spray grease
✓ Spray paints
✓ Any other aerosols
✓ Drill bits
✓ Grinder discs
✓ Used batteries (AA, AAA, etc)
✓ Paint tins
⚠️ ALL AEROSOLS MUST BE SPENT
Metal must be in SEPARATE GREEN bag to aerosols
🟡
YELLOW BAG
Used Parts
✓ Chains
✓ Brakes
✓ Seat belts
✓ Seat cushions
✓ Levers
✓ Valves
✓ Seat skirts
✓ Rotation buffers
✓ Any other used parts
⚠️ EXCLUDING electrical and contaminated waste
🔵
BLUE BAG
Electrical Components
✓ Motors
✓ Switches
✓ Wiring
✓ Lights / Bulbs
✓ Fuses
✓ Cameras
✓ Plugs
✓ Direction lever
✓ Horn button
✓ Contactors and tips
✓ Accelerator pedals
✓ Any other electrical components
⚪
CLEAR BAG
General Waste
✓ Clean cardboard
✓ Paperwork (details removed)
✓ Bottles
✓ Stationary
✓ Any other general waste
🚫 STRICTLY NO FOOD WASTE or PACKAGING
📦 Returning Bags to Great Bridge
1 Secure Bags: All bags must be tied securely at the top
2 Place in Tote Boxes: Put tied bags into tote boxes
3 Secure Tote Box: Tote box lids are to be cable tied shut
4 Attach Return Label: Return label must be attached and filled in with your relevant details
5 Request Return: Returns to be requested using the Engineer Portal
6 Request New Bags: New bags to be requested using the Engineer Portal
💻 Engineer Portal Access:
  • Use Engineer Portal for all waste bag returns
  • Request new bags through the same system
  • Ensure return labels are completed accurately
  • Track your waste disposal for compliance records
🚫 PROHIBITED ITEMS - DO NOT PLACE IN ANY BAG:
  • FOOD WASTE- No food items whatsoever
  • FOOD PACKAGING- No containers that held food
  • PERSONAL WASTE- Company waste only
  • HAZARDOUS MATERIALS- Contact supervisor for special disposal
📋 Quick Reference Guide:
Color Category Key Items
🔴 RED Oil Contaminated Rags, gloves, wipes, contaminated packaging
🟢 GREEN Aerosols + Metals Sprays (spent), batteries, drill bits, paint tins
🟡 YELLOW Used Parts Chains, brakes, seat parts, valves, levers
🔵 BLUE Electrical Motors, switches, wiring, lights, contactors
⚪ CLEAR General Waste Clean cardboard, paperwork, bottles, stationary

Waste Segregation Bag Rules - March 2025

England Waste Regulations Compliance

♻️ Environmental Sustainability & Recycling

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