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Electrofarm is now re-selling used electrical equipment back into the UK market. This means you can buy great branded items at a fraction of the cost. All the electrical equipment we receive is thoroughly tested to make sure it is up to market standard. No longer do these unwanted items get thrown out or go to…
Sheffield-based Yorkshire Wastecare was in the news last week due to an unfortunate incident which resulted in a young employee losing his arm. We wish to make it clear that this company has no connection with the WasteCare Group. We are currently taking legal action against the company for breaching copyright by using the WasteCare…
Companies sending waste overseas have been told by the Environment Agency that they may face punishment if they fail to fully complete legal documents accompanying waste exports. The Agency has written to firms in the sector to remind them to fully fill out Annex VII forms when sending ‘green list’ waste overseas, as part of…
There has been an ‘overwhelming improvement’ in the amount of packaging waste recovered in the second quarter of 2014, provisional statistics indicate. The National Packaging Waste Database figures for April to June 2014 show that all recyclable materials – including glass, plastics, and steel – surpassed the quarterly obligations required for the period to meet…
The BIS minister responsible for shaping the WEEE Regulations and policy around end of life vehicles, Michael Fallon, has been moved to the Ministry of Defence as part of a cabinet reshuffle which took place last month. Mr Fallon was also in line for the post of waste champion within BIS which was would see…
WasteCare Group is among those helping to ensure that the Taunton Deane Dragon Trail is a success this summer. WasteCare, is helping trail organisers transport the dragons to the town from where they are ‘born’ in Wales and then onto local outlets for decorating. The trail is being organised by a team of volunteers led by the…
Our Belfast facility is on the move – we are relocating to a site twice the size of the current one, which will be a fully licensed site. This will allow us to further expand, offering a full recycling service across the six counties in Northern Ireland.
Following the tremendous success of last year’s debut appearance at RWM, which took place at Birmingham’s NEC Arena, the ‘Silver Lady’ and her crew are returning for the 2014 event. In addition to promoting new ways to achieve zero waste, WasteCare will be demonstrating our new app’ which enables clients to manage their waste, from creation…
We are delighted to announce the appointment of David Lusher, who joins us as Group Chief Executive. Following 34 years of growth and development, the WasteCare Group’s Board of Directors believe this is an appropriate time to strengthen the management team. David joined Caird in 1990 becoming a director at the age of 29. Following…
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has issued its report on growing the circular economy, following an inquiry and a call for evidence in March 2014. Published on July 24, the report makes a number of recommendations to the government, including banning food waste to landfill, reforming the PRN system, lowering VAT on recycled products and…
