BGRS has launched a new service called Discard & Donate. The service provides US and Canadian relocating employees and their families with the opportunity to discard or donate items prior to their household goods move taking place. The service includes coordinating the removal of discarded items through charitable organisations or waste removal services. The employee also receives the tax receipt for any donated items.

BGRS says that relocating employees will save time and energy when preparing for their moves as the new service removes the need to pack these items, thereby reducing the amount of waste produced and reducing the removal cost.

BGRS’s Dan Mack, Vice President, Global Transportation Services said, “Clients have shown a great deal of interest in this programme.” Dan also pointed out that trees were saved because of the number of cardboard boxes not used, and there was an overall reduction to the carbon footprint because of lower fuel costs associated with smaller shipments.