Become a Recycling Hero – Global Recycling Day
The theme of this year’s Global Recycling Day is #RecyclingHeroes which recognises the people, places and activities that display how the Seventh Resource and recycling contribute to an environmentally stable planer and greener future. Currently, England only recycles around 44% of our waste. Click here to download the infographic. At Wellington Waste, we aim to […]
Some Weird Stuff Ends Up in Skips
People throw away the strangest of things. To the point where you wonder ‘did they really mean to throw that in the skip?’ As a specialist waste and recycling firm we like to think we’ve seen it all – but maybe we haven’t quite. We’ve never had to deal with live ammunition, for example. Unlike […]
Understanding the Waste Hierarchy
The waste hierarchy is sometimes misunderstood and sometimes wrongly interpreted as, ‘recycling is an inferior option and not worth doing’. This is a long way from the truth. The waste hierarchy isn’t intended to be a league table against which we can judge each other’s behaviour. It’s there to provide a model that will help […]
What does ‘Zero to Landfill’ Really Mean?
The phrase ‘zero to landfill’ is a shortened version of ‘zero waste to landfill’, and encompasses the philosophy of reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfill. Although the term ‘zero’ is used, sadly not all types of waste can be processed and might still end up in landfill. But the important point is […]
What to do with Your Christmas Waste
Christmas is a fun and exciting time, but it also brings a wealth of additional waste with it: The waste generated at Christmas in the UK goes up 30% compared to the rest of the year. Find out what to do with your Christmas waste now. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD What to do with Your […]
The Problem of Plastic Waste
The world is seemingly drowning in plastic waste. A study in 2020 reported that the amount of plastic alone that man has created is greater in mass than all land animals and marine creatures combined. Because plastics are cheap and strong, manufacturers choose to use it over other materials. However, the chemical structure of most plastics […]
Making the Most of your DIY Waste
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How to Get Rid of Hazardous Waste
A major advantage of skip hire is that most types of waste can be disposed of with confidence; Soil, bricks, cardboard, garden waste, plastics, metal, old furniture, kitchen and bathroom fittings – all of these can be thrown in a skip and dealt with by us at our on-site sorting centre. But there are […]
What if I can’t Have a Skip?
Many people assume that they can’t have a skip if they live somewhere that has restricted access, or if they have no driveway. If you’re considering a large DIY project – a remodelling of your kitchen or bathroom, perhaps – you might be held back by the thought of getting rid of all that […]
What to do When You Have a Lot of Building or Garden Waste
If you‘ve carried out a large DIY or garden landscaping project you’re bound to have a large amount of waste to get rid of. The chances are that you’ll want to dispose of it all quickly because it’s a bit of an eyesore and it’s in the way. So, what are your options? Can […]
Net Zero and Waste Management
The waste management sector produces about 4% of the UK’s CO2 emissions. There’s no denying that we’re part of the climate problem – but we’re also an indispensable part of the solution that will get the country to net zero carbon. We can certainly do something about our operational carbon footprint as an industry. As […]
How You Can do Your Bit to Fight the Fly Tippers
If you want to know how much of a problem the country has with fly tipping, just type ‘fly tipping’ into Google and click on the News tab. You’ll see daily reports from across the country of communities blighted by illegally dumped waste. Councils reportedly face over 20,000 fly tipping incidents a week, with […]
