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…
Waste Management ♻
Waste management is an important aspect of all businesses. Not only does commercial waste management have an impact on the environment, but it is also the responsibility of all businesses in the UK to abide by the government’s duty of care – ensuring that businesses dispose of waste in a responsible and proper manner.
This duty is imposed by the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (section 33). It is therefore important that all businesses have waste collected by a contracted and approved waste carrier. A breach of this duty of care can cost a business up to £20,000 in a single fine.
Our editorial team are dedicated to bringing you the latest business waste management news, cutting insights and commentary and best practice tips and advice.
Our articles cover all aspects of business, commercial and industrial waste varying from bar and restaurant waste management to hazardous waste, electrical waste and liquid waste removal. Below you will find a selection of all our current articles, however if you are looking for a specific topic, please look to the right of the page.
Food manufacturers smash waste reduction targets
According to new reports released by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), food manufacturers and retailers signed up to…
Fly-tipping on the increase across England
Despite the threat of hefty fines, there have been almost 900,000 incidents of fly-tipping in 2014-15, which represents a rise…
How greywater can reduce bills
Greywater – wastewater that is recovered and reused in domestic, commercial or industrial premises – is an increasingly important way…
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…
How to prepare an office computer for recycling
Due to WEEE regulations introduced by the European Commission, it is now illegal for businesses to dispose of and mix…
Can The Plastic Bag Charge Make an Environmental Difference?
Recently, news has been full of talk and public opinion polls on England’s 5p plastic bag charge, which begins on…
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…
Is landfill gas-to-energy actually good for the environment?
While landfill rates continue to fall – and correspondingly, recycling rates continue to rise and overall domestic and business waste…