Asbestos Disposal: What you need to know
Asbestos is a silent killer – its tiny fibres can get into the lungs and cause damage that only becomes…
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.
Manchester City Council collects £60,000 in litter fines
Manchester City Council’s total money raised in litter fines over the past year neared £60,000, according to an article on…
The Landfill Tax – What you need to know
Introduced in 1996 by the Conservative Secretary of State for the Environment, John Gummer, The UK Landfill Tax is actually…
Is UK Waste Being Sent Abroad?
Many of us are rightfully concerned about the impact of the waste we generate on landfill sites within the UK…
Why SMEs should dig recycling
Recycling business waste has never been easier. Although some SMEs consider recycling a waste of time, there are genuine profitable…
Dangers of Fly Tipping – Costs and Health
We’ve all seen locations that have fallen victim to fly tipping, whether they are disused plots of land in urban…
How is biodegradability measured?
It is quite common for people to believe what they are told – especially when a piece of information comes…
Electrical waste: a literal gold mine that no one can be bothered with
At the end of August it was reported by Reuters that Europe has failed to meet its electronic recycling goals…
How many times can paper be recycled?
Paper is one of the materials most commonly recycled in the home, with many households now having a bin just…