How Your Company Can Reduce Its Environmental Footprint
Reducing your environmental footprint doesn’t have to mean overhauling your operations or adding major expenses. In fact, small changes in how your business handles waste, materials, and site maintenance can lead to cost savings, improved efficiency, and a positive environmental impact.
At Recycle West, we partner with businesses across Canada to help them reduce their impact through smarter waste solutions, used oil recycling, and industrial cleaning services. Here are five practical ways your business can operate more sustainably—starting today.
1.Properly Manage Used Oil and Filters
Used oil is one of the most common waste products in industrial and automotive operations—and one of the easiest to recycle when handled correctly. Recycling your used oil and filters not only helps protect the environment, but also keeps your operation running cleaner and more efficiently.
What you can do:
- Store used oil in sealed, clearly labelled containers
- Separate oil filters, antifreeze, and oily rags to avoid contamination
- Partner with a reliable collection service like Recycle West to keep your site clean and organized
Recycling used oil helps conserve natural resources and prevents unnecessary waste from ending up in landfills or the environment.
2. Schedule Regular Waste Pickups
Letting waste materials pile up can create messy, inefficient workspaces and increase the chances of accidental spills or storage issues. Regular pickups ensure that your site stays organized and that materials are dealt with promptly.
At Recycle West, we work with you to build a service schedule that fits your operation—whether that means weekly pickups or seasonal visits.
3. Invest in Industrial Cleaning
A clean facility is a safer and more efficient one. Waste residue, sludge, or grease buildup can damage equipment over time and make routine operations more difficult.
Our industrial cleaning services help:
- Prevent buildup that leads to downtime or costly repairs
- Improve safety for workers on-site
- Keep your workspace looking and functioning at its best
Routine cleanings also make inspections easier and extend the life of your equipment.
4. Train Your Team on Environmental Best Practices
Even the best systems can fall short if your team isn’t equipped to follow them. Staff should understand how to safely store, handle, and separate waste materials, and know what steps to take in the event of a spill.
Training doesn't have to be complicated—we offer guidance and insights tailored to your facility and workflows, so your team is confident in keeping things clean and compliant.
5. Work With a Trusted Environmental Partner
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Choosing a waste and environmental services partner who understands your industry can make all the difference. At Recycle West, we don’t just pick up materials—we help you build a cleaner, safer, and more efficient operation with proactive support and reliable service.
From used oil collection to vacuum truck services and site cleanups, we’re here to make environmental responsibility easy and practical for your team.
Start Making a Measurable Impact
Whether you manage a repair shop, an industrial facility, a farm, or a construction site, the choices you make around waste and cleaning directly impact your environmental footprint. The good news? You don’t need to do it all at once. Small, smart changes lead to big results over time.
Let’s build a cleaner, safer Canada-together.
Contact Recycle West Today to learn how we can help your business take real steps toward sustainability.