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Azad Supermarket cuts waste and costs with a Mil-tek baler

Every grocery retailer’s money pit

A cardboard baler from Mil-tek has proven to be a clever investment for Azad Supermarket. It not only helps streamline daily operations and maintain a clean, appealing store environment but also has a direct impact on the bottom line through reduced disposal costs and potential recycling revenues.

Azad Supermarket - cuts waste and costs

Better waste handling at Azad Supermarket

Small supermarkets face unique challenges in managing cardboard waste, a byproduct of receiving goods frequently packaged in cardboard boxes.

This situation poses several implications for their daily business operations and overall profitability.

Cardboard waste had the following impact on daily operations

Space Constraints: With limited storage space, accumulating cardboard waste can quickly consume valuable space. This clutter can interfere with product stocking, employee movement, and overall store organization.

Staff Time and Resources: Employees often spend a significant amount of time breaking down boxes and managing cardboard waste. This is time that could be better spent on customer service or other core business activities.

Aesthetic and Hygiene Concerns: Large quantities of cardboard waste can lead to an untidy appearance, which may negatively affect customer perception. Additionally, waste material can attract pests, posing hygiene risks.

Baler to handle cardboard

Mil-tek installed a 2306 baler to handle the cardboard waste generated at Azad supermarket. The 2306 is an old model of the Mil-tek A406 baler.

Now, the situation at the supermarket has changed to the better, with the following benefits:

  • The baler compacts cardboard into dense bales, significantly reducing the volume of waste
  • By reducing the volume of waste, the frequency of waste collection and the associated costs are also lowered
  • Staff members spend less time handling waste, allowing them to focus on more value adding activitites
  • Balers help keep the premises clean and organized, reducing the risk of accidents related to waste handling
  • With increasing regulations on waste management and recycling in the UK, having a baler helps ensure compliance

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