UK Waste Regulations require businesses that transfer their waste to another party to maintain a signed record of the transfer and keep this for at least two years. Retaining waste transfer notes is essential for demonstrating that your business has taken responsibility for the waste it produces. Failure to provide a transfer note is a ..read more

Sellafield in Cumbria is one of the world’s most significant nuclear sites, but very few have even heard about it. Its eventful history includes nuclear weapon research, narrowly escaping a major meltdown and a surprisingly high number of radioactive leaks and incidents related to its global nuclear waste re-processing (recycling) activities. Fast-forward to 2024, and ..read more

Commercial waste contracts typically do not include a ‘cooling-off’ period, so understanding the key terms is crucial. Our business waste experts have highlighted the five most important points when reviewing a commercial waste contract. ?We’ve also published a quick reference guide to commercial waste contract terms. Top five things to consider before entering a commercial ..read more

The waste hierarchy has gone from a vague framework developed by academics in the 1970s to the key principle driving waste management regulation, policy, strategy, and the key foundation for the circular economy. This article explains everything you need to know about the waste hierarchy, from its many variations to its history and subsequent pervasiveness ..read more

Asbestos was once hailed as a pivotal material, providing remarkable insulation and strength to the new products churned by a burgeoning industrial revolution. Fast-forward a century, and asbestos has become synonymous with trouble. Finding it embedded in the structure of any property makes refurbishments or demolitions extremely expensive due to safety concerns about its potential ..read more

Businesses can significantly reduce their carbon footprint by following the waste hierarchy and avoiding waste disposal in landfills. Calculate how many kilograms of CO2 (and equivalent gases) can be avoided by recycling, composting and incinerating this waste before it reaches landfills using our Waste Emissions Calculator: How are business waste carbon emissions calculated? Business waste ..read more

Have you ever heard the saying, ‘One man’s rubbish is someone else’s treasure’? This is becoming increasingly true as the UK moves towards a circular economy. With more recycling plants opening up, businesses can turn their waste into valuable commodities. Businesses can take advantage of this by ensuring they manage their recyclables correctly to earn ..read more

‘Commercial waste’ is a common phrase in the waste industry, so much so that we’ve incorporated it into the name of our company. A lot of people are confused about what is classified as commercial waste and why it matters. The primary importance is: Local councils in Britain must collect and dispose of household waste ..read more

Waste cooking oil is inevitable in any business with a kitchen, and the latest regulations require them to arrange for its separate collection and recycling. Dumping it down the drain or simply disposing of it in the general or food waste bin can lead to hefty fines if caught by your regulator. But don’t fret ..read more

⚠️ Waste-no-more: Amalgam waste may soon disappear from the UK due to an EU ban that will take effect as early as January 1, 2025. This ban will affect Northern Ireland’s dentistry practices and, as an extension, the rest of the UK. Read more here. Dental amalgam has been used since the 1830s and is ..read more