Sharps Risk Assessment Advice
Posted on May 26, 2020
Around 100,000 needlestick injuries are reported every year in the UK. A needlestick or sharps injury could have severe mental and health consequences. Therefore, it’s vital that you take appropriate actions to eliminate or reduce the risk of an injury. To help achieve this, you must carry out a sharps risk assessment. This article will […]
Read moreBulky Waste Disposal during Coronavirus outbreak
Posted on May 4, 2020
With so many of us now based at home, the amount of bulky waste coming out of households is arguably higher than ever – as we declutter, home improve and sort out our gardens. However, just like so many other things in our lives, the Coronavirus crisis is significantly affecting bulky waste disposal. It’s become […]
Read moreRemoving Waste: Regulation & Best Practise for Contractors
Posted on January 27, 2020
When contractors carry out work at a customer’s property, they often create waste that needs to be disposed of. A simple alternative to hiring a skip or using a man & van waste collection company – particularly for smaller amounts of waste – is to put it in your own van and take it to […]
Read moreFly Tipping Facts and Penalties
Posted on March 12, 2019
According to government statistics, over 1,000,000 fly-tipping incidents are dealt with by councils each year – the equivalent of nearly 114 every hour! Nearly two-thirds of reported incidents involve household waste, and around a third were of a vanload or less. The total cost to authorities was £58 million – that is approximately £2 for […]
Read moreHow to Overcome Skip Permits
Posted on January 22, 2019
To ensure public safety on highways, local councils require permits to be in place for skips placed on public roads. This is to minimise any hazards, obstructions and danger to both the pedestrians, residents and drivers. Carrying out renovation work to your property can sometimes pose a challenge when you have no driveway or front […]
Read moreRecycling Christmas Waste Guide
Posted on December 21, 2018
Christmas is less than a week away, and whilst that brings excitement, joy, and families together, it also brings a lot of packaging and food waste. In this Recycling Christmas Waste Guide, we are going to tell you what you can and can’t recycle this Christmas, with a few handy tips thrown in about waste […]
Read moreWhat are Waste Transfer Notes?
Posted on March 12, 2018
Waste Transfer Notes comprise of detailed information, completed at the time of transfer between two parties. A detailed account stating accurate information about what materials have been collected, what volume, when, where, and by who, outlining the following information: The waste carriers registered number The collection date, time and address The overall description of […]
Read moreHow to avoid rogue rubbish collectors
Posted on March 9, 2018
Rogue rubbish collectors are a problem throughout the UK. Most rogue rubbish collectors are also responsible for the illegal act of fly tipping. Of course, you certainly don’t want to work with the likes of these, but how do you spot one out? The practices used by rogue rubbish collectors are almost always illegal. Commonly, […]
Read moreLandlords and Tenants Waste Responsibility
Posted on February 20, 2018
When a property is rented out, the landlord needs to make sure that the tenant always disposes of the waste properly. However, when the apartment is empty, the junk left behind by the last tenants does not fall under the category of household waste. It turns into commercial waste; therefore, its disposal is the responsibility […]
Read moreWaste – why do landfill charge?
Posted on January 19, 2018
With landfill sites based all across the country, you need to be a registered account holder to dispose of waste at your local landfill. Both commercial and household waste ends up in landfills. With waste disposal charged per tonne and landfill taxes and VAT applied in addition to this, landfill is the least attractive place […]
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