Cost-effective waste management often comes at the expense of efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability—especially as organizations grow. While growth within operations is an indicator of success, it also means increased waste generation, magnifying the issue. As the volume of major waste streams (hazardous materials, regulated medical waste (RMW), and contaminated lab plastics (CLP)) increases, disposal options become more limited, and this scarcity often means potentially costly waste treatment and recycling or sustainability goals that become harder to reach.
