Leading European designer and manufacturer of waste compaction equipment, Tony Team Ltd, has the solution to many business’s waste storage issues when new Government smoking bans come into effect in the UK.

With space constantly at a premium, especially in restaurants, pubs and cafes, requirement for outside areas which currently serve as waste storage, to become additional seating areas will increase – a situation which has already been seen in countries where smoking inside public places has been banned.

Waste management equipment such as bag compactors and balers are ideal solutions that enable firms to better utilise space, not only to create additional seating, but to offer a safer working environment, improve hygiene standards and make considerable cost savings on commercial waste collection as refuse volume is reduced.

Many firms in the UK have already invested in waste management equipment from Tony Team, including McDonalds, Marks and Spencer and Prêt a Manager, as the range of stainless steel bag compactors is ideal for use in food preparation areas. Available in a selection of sizes the bag compactors, which meet the Government’s ISO 9001 regulations, are also used in many hospitals, offices, ships, factories and bakeries throughout the country.

Tony Team’s sales director, Victoria Oates says: “We’ve been supplying businesses nationwide with innovative, cost and space effective solutions for waste management and storage for the past 25 years and have developed a reputation for quality and reliability.

“Many of our existing clients have already found the benefits of incorporating a bag compactor into their waste management system - providing considerable cost savings for minimal outlay and maximising space.”

With a range of 4 units to meet the waste management requirements of any size commercial kitchen or organisation, Tony Team’s bag compactors automatically compress rubbish down to 14% of its original size making waste storage less hazardous, more hygienic and up to 70% more cost effective for commercial collection. The waste is reduced into neat polythene cubes which are more convenient to store and prevent the release of unpleasant odours.

By reducing refuse volume with a TT180 compactor, companies that produce in the region of 20 standard bags of waste a day could save more than £8,500 a year.

Victoria Oates continues: “It’s been extremely interesting to see the impact that has been made on city centre pubs and restaurants in Ireland since the smoking ban was enforced in 2004. The requirement for better waste management, in order to utilise outdoor space for customers to step out for a cigarette has been quite marked and we predict that a similar demand will also be seen when smoking in restaurants and bars in banned in the UK.”

For more information about Tony Team’s full product range, including bin compactors and cardboard balers call 01629 813859 or e-mail sales@tonyteam.co.uk.