In this blog, Nick Malvern, Waste Management Sales, explores the impact auto-renewal waste contracts can have on businesses and how Grundon’s approach offers a more flexible alternative.
In my role, I speak to business owners and Waste Managers every single day, and one of the most common things I hear is:
“We didn’t realise the waste contract had renewed.”
Many waste contracts include auto-renewal clauses buried in the terms and conditions. If the notice window is missed, the contract rolls over automatically. That can mean a business being tied in for another 12, 24, or even 36 months.
By the time most businesses realise what’s happened, it’s already too late.
Why does this happen so often?
Waste management isn’t something most businesses review regularly. It’s often set up and then only revisited when there’s a problem. So, it’s easy to see how contracts quietly roll over without anyone noticing.
What it can cost your business
Auto-renewal contracts don’t just limit your flexibility, they can also mean:
- Paying above market rates
- Missing out on better service options, which can ultimately help increase your businesses recycling rate
- Being locked into terms that no longer suit your business
In a time where businesses are rightly reviewing every cost, waste management is one area that often gets overlooked.
Waste management contracts with Grundon
At Grundon, we do things differently. Our contracts are monthly rolling*, which means:
- No long-term contract lock ins
- The flexibility to adapt as your business needs change, whether that’s bin sizes, collection frequency or additional recycling services
- Simple terms and conditions
If you’re not sure when your contract renews, or what terms you’re currently on, it’s worth taking a look. You might be closer to a renewal window than you think. And if that window passes, you could be locked in again before you even realise.
To find out how Grundon can support your business with its waste management and recycling needs, get in touch here.
*Grundon contracts are monthly rolling, with a 6 month notice period.