The post-Christmas refresh
Posted onFor those who just can’t wait for March to arrive for the annual Spring Clean, post-Christmas is a great time to get your home organised.
Category: Waste Management
The messy business of Christmas
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Christmas excesses produce a colossal amount of waste. We’ve all experienced it – the day you’re desperate for your household waste and recycling collections to get back to normal so your overflowing bins can be emptied. Packaging, food waste, old decorations, wrapping and card and even unwanted gifts, Christmas certainly creates a mess.
How to recycle batteries
Posted onBatteries are everywhere. They power our cars, our phones, our tablets, our watches, our children’s toys and more. But the chemicals in them mean that they are not suitable to go in skips or in your household waste. Batteries must be disposed of responsibly to avoid hazardous chemicals leaking into the environment.
The frightening truth about Halloween waste
Posted onHalloween is a time for spooky fun, scary costumes, trick-or-treating with the kids and an excess of sweets. But there’s a dark undertone to the festivities, and that’s the huge amount of waste that’s produced.
The problem with plastic bottles
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Plastic bottles are getting a lot of attention for the devastating effect they are having on our environment and oceans. Plastic bottles are the third most common ocean polluter after cigarettes and food packaging and are causing enormous damage to our oceans. The world is producing too much plastic The Guardian states that a mind-boggling […]
Safety tips when hiring a skip
Posted onA skip is heavy, even before you’ve started loading it. So be mindful of where your skip will be situated and remind yourself on how to fill it properly and responsibly to avoid injury to yourself or others.
Things you can’t put in a skip
Posted onA skip is essential when you’ve got a large amount of waste to clear. For big DIY projects, spring cleaning and garden clearances, a skip is the place to throw everything that’s not needed anymore. Then it’s whisked away for responsible disposal. But, before that happens, bear in mind there are a few things that […]
5 Signs that it’s Time to End your Relationship with your Waste Management Partner
Posted onAre you wasting time worrying about waste management? When an existing supplier starts to create more problems than they solve, it’s time for a new waste management partner. A reputable and reliable waste management partner will take care of all your waste-related hassles and leave you to get on with more important tasks. Vital signs […]
The Benefits of Working with a Multi-Service Supplier
Posted onMany hands do not always make light work. For some clients it would be more apt to say too many cooks spoil the broth and chaos can ensue. This is never more so than when dealing with umpteen contractors all providing different but essential services – waste management, recycling, skip hire, plant hire and demolition, […]
5 Ways to Achieve Zero Waste to Landfill Status
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Businesses as well as householders are coming under increasing pressure to reduce the amount of waste they send to landfill. Fortunately, it has never been easier as more and more options are becoming available to help reduce waste, many of which not only help the environment but also save, or even make, money. What is […]
