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Hazardous waste is produced by businesses in almost every industry. While it’s often associated with manufacturing plants and chemical facilities, hazardous waste can also be generated by offices, schools, healthcare providers, garages, construction sites and retail businesses. Knowing whether your waste is classed as hazardous is important, as it must be stored, transported and disposed […]

What are the different types of commercial waste? All businesses produce waste, so it is crucial that your organisation takes its consideration of the handling of commercial waste seriously. But what is ‘commercial waste‘? Simply put, commercial waste is any waste that comes from trade purposes or is produced through running a business. Any business

Important chemical spill procedures For any company that handles hazardous chemicals, it is important to understand the dangers involved. You will no doubt have a duty of care statement, the relevant procedures in place and training for all employees on handling hazardous chemicals. However, even under the strictest conditions, accidents can still occur.    So what are

As we all know, waste is a day-to-day occurrence for both domestic and commercial settings. Hundreds of tonnes of waste is both created and collected on a daily basis from trade and industrial premises- often a mixture of different types of waste require collection and disposal from one site. Because the diverse nature of commercial

Recycling Service Are Aerosols Hazardous Waste? The UK is the highest producer and consumer of aerosol products in Europe. Not only this, but studies have shown that household aerosols now produce more smog in the UK than vehicles. Unfortunately, these hazardous products release over 1.3 million tonnes of volatile organic compound air pollution annually. This

The team here at Wastege is dedicated to providing the highest standard of waste removal services. Whatever kind of waste is generated by your business or organisation, we can manage it in a fast, professional, fully compliant and affordable way. Waste Safes are a particularly popular method of waste management, so we’ve put together some

If your business produces clinical waste, disposing of it correctly isn’t just good practice, it’s a legal responsibility. Whether you run a GP surgery, dental practice, care home, veterinary clinic or aesthetics business, you’ll almost certainly produce waste that can’t go into your general bins. Used dressings, needles, contaminated PPE and certain medicines all need

How Often Should Your Business Waste Be Collected? If you’re reviewing your waste collection service, one of the biggest questions is how often your bins actually need emptying. There’s no single answer. A small office with a handful of staff won’t produce the same amount of waste as a busy restaurant or manufacturing site, so

Businesses across the UK are facing increasing pressure to manage food waste correctly. Whether you run a café, restaurant, hotel, school, supermarket or office with a staff kitchen, disposing of food waste separately can help reduce costs, improve recycling rates and ensure your business remains compliant. If you’re looking to arrange commercial waste collection or