A Flexible Waste Handling Solution for Small Business
Sole traders and small independent businesses often struggle when it comes to commercial waste disposal. Whether you’re a window fitter, builder, carpenter, plumber or decorator, the normal routes for waste handling seem designed around bigger firms delivering bigger projects. Each project you do might not generate enough waste to fill a skip, or perhaps there’s […]
Why Choose Wellington Waste for Your Household Waste Disposal Needs?
Having a big clear out? When you’ve spent hours sorting through your household waste, loading it into your vehicle, and are finally ready to dispose of it, the last thing you want to do is sort it all over again at a waste disposal site. That’s where Wellington Waste steps in to make your life […]
Responsible Waste Management: Understanding and Handling Hazardous Materials Safely
Hazardous waste demands careful management to ensure the safety of both people and the environment. Unlike general household rubbish, hazardous waste cannot simply be disposed of in standard landfill sites. It requires specialised handling and disposal methods to prevent harm. But identifying hazardous waste isn’t always straightforward. Let’s delve into what constitutes hazardous waste and […]
E-Waste – The Problem That Isn’t Going Away
Taken as a whole, the UK does a much better job of waste handling than it used to. In 2018 the UK generated 222.2m tonnes of waste. Of that, nearly half was recycled or recovered and 22.8% sent to landfill. Much still needs to be done. Nearly 23% of waste going to landfill is still […]
Cheaper Than a Skip, Less Faff Than the Recycling Centre
Margaret and Dave have been doing a bit of home improvement work. Quite a lot of home improvement in fact. Now it’s time to decide what to do with all that waste the work generated. They could take it all down to the local authority recycling centre. But the waste contains plasterboard and some felt […]
Be A Better Informed Recycler
Better informed people will be better recyclers. So let’s clear up a bit of confusion and a few potential misunderstandings. Here’s our run-down of some common recycling myths and misunderstandings. Recycling Logos Symbols don’t always mean what a regular person would assume they mean. Starting with the dreaded green dot. The ‘green dot’ logo doesn’t […]
Practical Ways To Reduce Construction Waste
Recycling waste
