Downside School is a prestigious independent school, renowned for its academic excellence and historic campus in Somerset. Like most large schools, Downside required a reliable and cost-effective waste management solution that could support their operational needs without disrupting the school day.
We partnered with Downside School to deliver a more efficient waste management strategy, tailored to the school’s specific needs.
The challenge
Downside School faced some ongoing challenges with their existing waste management service:
Overall waste costs had become higher than necessary.
The service had not evolved in line with operational changes across the school.
Limited communication and support from the supplier made issue resolution difficult.
Waste collections did not align with the specific timing requirements of a busy school site, adding logistical strain.
Our solution
We carried out a comprehensive review of Downside School’s waste management solution and introduced a tailored strategy to improve performance and reduce costs:
Developed a strategically aligned waste management plan to avoid overweight charges and changed waste containers to better match the operational needs and functionality.
Developed a new waste management strategy to ensure it was fit for the current needs of the school.
Provided a dedicated point of contact for clear communication and ongoing support.
Introduced a flexible collection schedule that works seamlessly within the school’s operational hours.
The results
A cost-effective waste management solution that doesn’t interfere with the quality of the service.
Waste collections now align with the school’s timetable and site operational needs.
Proactive, reliable support to address queries and implement service adjustments quickly.
The next steps
We continue to work closely with Downside School, ensuring their waste management service consistently meets their operational needs. Our team remains on hand to provide support and make amendments whenever needed.
Would you like a review of your school’s waste management strategy to identify potential cost savings and service improvements? Get in touch with our team.
Partnering with Unyfi for waste management has been excellent. We are very pleased with the service quality and the cost savings they have been able to provide. We highly recommend their services to other schools!”
Suzanne Faloon
Head of Facilities (Soft FM), Health and Safety Coordinator
