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With less than eight months to go, there is still no sign of the final draft of the UK’s Waste Battery Recycling Regulations. We know the Government are set on multiple schemes but with a proposed entry cost of £169,000 per scheme per annum, it is unlikely we will end up with more than three…
I barely need to remind you that keeping costs to a minimum has never been more critical. So, it’s no surprise that WasteCare’s unique online InstantQuote has seen a 40 per cent year on year increase in business in the last three months. Designed for small volumes the service suits virtually all types of hazardous…
As a centre of excellence, Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) set high standards throughout their organisation. This is apparent in their support activities including waste management. LGI have worked with SRCL and WasteCare to provide the first ever integrated intranet service within the hospital environment dedicated to handling all types of waste. The new portal offers…
As pressure to reduce costs reaches fever pitch many might feel that concern for the environment is no longer high on the agenda. Survival first; saving the planet will have to wait! Well think again. Look to countries that are a lot worse off than us. Where money and resources are in short supply, but…
Guest story by Paul Machin Many companies approve invoices for waste, power and water without question, but, by auditing usage considerable savings can be easily achieved. The printing industry has many financial concerns and environmental issues are well down the corporate agenda. However, there are many benefits that are achievable from following good environmental practices….
At PackCare we have expanded our facilities with a specialist new plant to enable us to recycle contaminated plastic. Feedback from our customers highlighted that there was a lack of services available for recycling contaminated plastics especially from containers and IBCs. So, we invested £350,000+ on a purpose built facility and we are now able…
It is estimated that 3.6m tons of food is thrown away every year in the UK, the majority of this ends up in landfill. This puts an unnecessary strain on landfill when food waste could be sent to composting facilities or to anaerobic digestion units to create clean energy. Some councils have undertaken doorstep collection…
The introduction of UK Battery regulations is fast approaching. With this in mind, many public bodies are looking for ways to reinforce their battery recycling credentials. One way that battery recycling figures can be increased is by putting recycling points in place for use by the general public. Many local authorities are starting to provide…
The Government have finally published their draft Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009. Following the consultation last Summer there have been a number of key changes which, if they remain, will have a significant impact on producers, retailers and the recycling sector. The key developments are; 1. Neither industrial nor vehicle battery producers need join…
Despite our pledge always to say ‘yes’ to customers’ questions on waste management, WasteCare has firmly said ‘no’ to the imposition of surcharges, hidden charges and subsidies. To coincide with its launch of a range of new services in the New Year, WasteCare is to make its charging structure not only more transparent but fairer…
