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Waste Segregation Bag Rules

♻️ 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

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RED BAG
Oil Contaminated Waste
βœ“ Rags
βœ“ Gloves
βœ“ Wipes
βœ“ Cardboard (contaminated)
βœ“ Packaging (contaminated)
βœ“ Containers
βœ“ Spill mats
βœ“ Hoses
βœ“ Old clothing (inc. boots)
βœ“ Any other oil contaminated waste
🟒
GREEN BAG
Aerosols + Metals
βœ“ Brake cleaner
βœ“ Maintenance spray
βœ“ Spray grease
βœ“ Spray paints
βœ“ Any other aerosols
βœ“ Drill bits
βœ“ Grinder discs
βœ“ Used batteries (AA, AAA, etc)
βœ“ Paint tins
⚠️ ALL AEROSOLS MUST BE SPENT
Metal must be in SEPARATE GREEN bag to aerosols
🟑
YELLOW BAG
Used Parts
βœ“ Chains
βœ“ Brakes
βœ“ Seat belts
βœ“ Seat cushions
βœ“ Levers
βœ“ Valves
βœ“ Seat skirts
βœ“ Rotation buffers
βœ“ Any other used parts
⚠️ EXCLUDING electrical and contaminated waste
πŸ”΅
BLUE BAG
Electrical Components
βœ“ Motors
βœ“ Switches
βœ“ Wiring
βœ“ Lights / Bulbs
βœ“ Fuses
βœ“ Cameras
βœ“ Plugs
βœ“ Direction lever
βœ“ Horn button
βœ“ Contactors and tips
βœ“ Accelerator pedals
βœ“ Any other electrical components
βšͺ
CLEAR BAG
General Waste
βœ“ Clean cardboard
βœ“ Paperwork (details removed)
βœ“ Bottles
βœ“ Stationary
βœ“ Any other general waste
🚫 STRICTLY NO FOOD WASTE or PACKAGING
πŸ“¦ 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
πŸ’» 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
πŸ“‹ Quick Reference Guide:
Color Category Key Items
πŸ”΄ 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
πŸ”΅ BLUE Electrical Motors, switches, wiring, lights, contactors
βšͺ CLEAR General Waste Clean cardboard, paperwork, bottles, stationary