Guernsey needs to reduce the volume of waste currently going to landfill. It is estimated that Mont Cuet landfill site has only eight years before it is full.

Every type of business can help by:

• Reducing the volume of waste produced
• Re-using wherever feasible
• Recycling as much as possible
• Closing the loop – buying recycled products.

Householders have helped Guernsey to achieve a domestic recycling rate of 31.2% (December 2007) but we now urgently need the support of businesses, large and small, to play their part to reduce waste going to landfill.

Why manage commercial waste?

Effective waste management offers a range of benefits to all companies, including

• cost savings
• reduced environmental impact (especially important for Guernsey)
• improved public perception
• a competitive edge

Taking the first steps towards cutting the costs of your waste disposal and helping reduce the impact of your business waste on the environment is easy.

Look through the attached information and decide which options suit your business best. If you need any help please don’t hesitate to get in touch:

Keith Russell, Recycling Officer Keith.Russell@gov.gg 

Rob Roussel, Senior Project Manager Robert.Roussel@gov.gg

Public Services Department
States of Guernsey
Sir Charles Frossard House
La Charroterie
St Peter Port
Guernsey
GY1 1FH

Tel: 01481 717000
Fax: 01481 725887