♻️ 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 colour-coded bag
- Bags must be tied securely before disposal
Colour-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 a SEPARATE GREEN bag to aerosols
Metal must be in a 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
✓ Stationery
✓ 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
| Colour | 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, stationery |