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Thinking about changing your commercial waste collection company? Here’s how to switch providers without disrupting collections or creating unnecessary costs. Changing waste management providers might seem like more trouble than it’s worth, particularly if your business has used the same company for years. There’s the existing contract to consider, new collection arrangements to organise and […]

Manufacturing businesses can produce considerable amounts of waste, and managing it isn’t always straightforward. Between everyday packaging, production offcuts, waste oils and potentially hazardous materials, waste disposal can quickly become an expensive part of running a manufacturing facility. Unlike an office or retail business, a manufacturing site may produce several different waste streams, each with

Running a restaurant creates a constant stream of waste, and it needs to be taken care of in the right way. From food preparation and packaging to glass bottles, cardboard deliveries and general customer waste, bins can fill up surprisingly quickly on a daily basis. The challenge isn’t just getting rid of it. Waste needs

Recycling rules for businesses in England are changing. The Government’s Simpler Recycling reforms are designed to make recycling more consistent by introducing a standard approach to the materials businesses should separate. While many organisations already recycle, others will need to review how they manage waste to make sure they’re meeting the new requirements. If you

How Much Does Commercial Waste Collection Cost? If you’re arranging commercial waste collection for your business, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “How much is this going to cost?” The answer depends on the type of waste you produce, how much you generate and how often you need it collected. A small

Most businesses will end up with waste paint at some point. It could be leftover tins from a refurbishment, expired stock, paint that’s been contaminated or products that are no longer suitable for use. Whatever the reason, waste paint shouldn’t simply be poured down a drain or thrown into a general waste bin. Depending on

Every business eventually has to replace electrical equipment. It might be a handful of laptops that have reached the end of their life, old monitors gathering dust in a storeroom or larger items such as photocopiers, servers or commercial appliances that are no longer needed. Whatever the equipment, it shouldn’t simply be put in a

Most businesses use batteries in one form or another, but many aren’t sure how they should be disposed of once they’ve reached the end of their life. Whether it’s a handful of batteries from office equipment or large industrial batteries from forklifts and backup power systems, they shouldn’t be thrown into a general waste bin.

If your business produces waste oil, you can’t simply pour it down a drain, mix it with other waste or throw it away with general rubbish. Waste oil needs to be collected, transported and disposed of correctly to protect the environment and ensure your business complies with UK waste regulations. Whether you operate a garage,