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Concerts, festivals, and stadium events bring people together, but they also generate a lot of food waste in a very short amount of time. From concession stands and kitchens to catering, hospitality suites, and food vendors, venues need waste management solutions that can keep up with the pace of event operations. On-site composting with the T-REX Composter gives stadiums and event facilities another option: process organic waste where it is generated. The T-REX is designed f

It was a Tuesday in late June when the bins area started requiring more attention than usual. By Wednesday, staff were already adjusting routines to keep up. By Friday, the property manager had requested an extra cleaning service ahead of schedule, and the bill was double the normal rate. Sound familiar? For anyone managing a building in Canada during summer, this scenario isn’t unusual. It’s a pattern. Every year, the same cycle plays out. Spring is manageable, early June fe

The System No One Questions Behind most large facilities, there is an area that rarely makes it into strategy meetings. It may sit behind cafeterias, along old commercial buildings' loading docks, or besides industrial areas. Containers line the wall. Trucks arrive on schedule, empty them, and leave. The process feels routine and dependable. Because it has always functioned this way, it often goes unquestioned. Landfill disposal became the default decades ago, and for many o

In Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) facilities, waste management is a constant operational requirement. It touches sanitation, logistics, compliance, labor planning, and sustainability reporting, yet it has traditionally remained one of the least visible systems within a facility. Waste is generated continuously, but information about it often arrives late, summarized in hauling invoices, audit reports, or annual diversion statements. By the time that waste d

Practical Steps to Improve Waste Management and Meet Certification Requirements Managing waste at a commercial property is not just about keeping bins organized. It is about understanding what is being thrown out, what can be diverted or avoided, and how to make the overall system more efficient. One of the most effective ways to gather this information is by conducting a waste audit . A waste audit gives property and facility managers a clear picture of what types of materi