How Can The UK Climb The International Recycling League Table?

Comparing recycling rates between different countries is difficult. But whichever calculation method you use, the UK (with the exception of Wales) performs less well than other developed economies. For a relatively densely populated place with high landfill costs, improving recycling rates ought to be a priority. And yet the UK ranks well below countries such […]
Bioplastics – The Answer, or Part of the Problem?

In a zero carbon, more sustainable future, we will need to be less reliant on extracting petroleum from the ground and processing it into plastics. Yet on the other hand, plastics are incredibly versatile and useful. Could bioplastics be the answer? Plastics are part and parcel of modern life. They protect products from contamination or […]
Energy From Waste – A Better Alternative To Landfill

If you’ve been to a local authority waste recycling centre recently you’ll have noticed a skip labelled ‘energy from waste’. This is where you put anything that won’t go into the segregated bins for metal, wood, cardboard and so on. Where does the waste go after being placed in the ‘energy from waste’ skip? Is […]
How to Save Money on Skip Hire

Hiring a skip isn’t something you do all that often. So when you do, you want to make sure you get the best value you can. This doesn’t just mean shopping around for prices, it’s just as important to be organized and fully ready for when the skip is delivered. Here are a few suggestions […]
Are Skips An Environmentally Friendly Way to Deal With Waste?

The appeal of hiring a skip used to be that you could throw your rubbish into a single container and not worry. Somebody would come along, take the skip away and that would be it. Thirty or so years ago people probably didn’t think too much about where the waste went and how much ended […]
How to Use a Skip Service

Using a skip service is an easy way to get rid of significant amounts of waste. Whether you need a skip for personal or commercial use, it’s important to get the best value. We’ve put together some useful tips in this article. Hiring Your Skip Hiring a skip with Wellington Waste Management couldn’t be easier. […]
All You Need to Know About Skip Permits

Are you thinking of hiring a skip but you’re not sure if you have enough space or the rights to have one? To put a skip on a public road, you’ll need a permit from your local council. To make the process easier for you, we are happy to apply for one on your behalf. […]
Our Guide for Hiring the Right Skip

If you’ve been working on any household or garden projects lately, you may need to hire a skip to dispose of the waste. Often, the amount of waste these projects create can be surprising and hiring a skip involves making several important decisions. You need to know what size skip to order, how long you’re […]
Hiring a Skip: We’re Operating During the Pandemic

You Can Still Hire a Skip Under Current Lockdown Rules Wellington Waste Management are continuing to operate in accordance with government guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re being extremely diligent with our hygiene and safety measures to ensure our service can help reduce the spread of the virus and give our customers peace of mind. […]
Top Tips: What to Consider Before Hiring a Skip

Looking to Hire a Skip? At Wellington Waste Management, we understand that people have concerns about how to dispose of waste. We’ve provided our list of top tips to make hiring a skip as simple and easy as possible. 1. Don’t Underestimate the Size of Skip you Need People often hire a skip that is […]
Planning to Remodel Your Garden?

What About All that Waste? Are you getting ready for a major landscaping or clear-out project in your garden? This is certainly the time of year when we think about tackling those big projects so our gardens are all set up for the spring and summer. The waste we create is often an afterthought and […]
What happens now that china bans foreign waste?

The dominant position that China holds in global manufacturing means that for many years China has also been the largest global importer of many types of recyclable materials. Last year, Chinese manufacturers imported 7.3 million metric tonnes of waste plastics from developed countries including the UK, the EU, the US and Japan. However, in July […]