One in five councils take over a week to resolve waste issues
Around 21 per cent of all councils take longer than a week to resolve waste issues a new survey has…
Waste Disposal
Waste disposal is the name given to the collection, transportation and eventual disposal of both commercial and domestic waste. It refers to the material that is produced through human being activity and business activity. The material is managed and disposed of in order to avoid any adverse affects to human health and the environment. Through recycling, waste is managed in such a way that further resources can be gained from it, this includes waste in all states (liquid, solid and gas).
Waste disposal methods vary depending on the nature of the waste and the material in question, some materials are much more stringently regulated than others, such as clinical waste and radioactive waste). Disposal methods also differ depending on the environment and the authority placed in charge.
Below you will find articles relating to waste disposal methods, including collection, transportation and the disposal/recycling of materials.
Unilever develops technology to recycle billions of plastic sachets
In order to curb plastic sachets from entering the world’s oceans, Unilever has created a new system for recovery and…
£3 billion Manchester waste disposal contract ended early
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) has terminated its contract with Viridor 17 years early. The authority signed the contract…
Liverpool City Council to introduce new recycling measures despite opt outs
In an attempt to drive up recycling figures Liverpool City Council is taking aim at low-recycling inner city areas by…
Asia’s gadget boom sees great and concerning e-waste growth
It has been reported by the United Nations University that Asia’s growing middle classes are causing serious environmental concerns in regards…
Households warned not to pour Christmas dinners down sinks
Water firms across the country are beginning to warn their customers of blocked drains during the Christmas season, as fears…
£4 billion hidden in waste streams claims report
A new report by Veolia has stated that three business sectors in the UK are generating 13 million tonnes of…
Landfill waste increased in 2015 suggests Environmental Agency data
According to data released by the Environmental Agency (EA) the amount of waste being sent to landfill in England increased…
Ministers reject coffee cup tax proposals
Reports have emerged that Resources Minister, Therese Coffey, has rejected calls for a 5p charge on disposable coffee cups. In…
Lockheed Martin spend big in waste-to-energy building spree
American global aerospace, defence and advanced technologies company Lockheed Martin has signed a teaming-up agreement with CoGen Limited to create…