12Dec

12 days of Christmas offer

Posted on 12th December, 2012

We would like to help our customers celebrate Christmas by offering a special Christmas offer. We have decided to recap on the success of the past 12 months by offering them all during the first 12 days of December. The offers will include the free collection of aerosol cans, printer cartridges, most types of gas…

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12Dec

Bradford Council stems WEEE leak

Posted on 12th December, 2012

Over the past 5 years, the leakage of the publics’ waste electronics to unauthorised recyclers has become an increasing problem acrioss the country. Waste electronics being left outside homes is often being illegally collected and taken to unauthorised waste sites. Waste collected in this manner avoids being recorded as WEEE; this means many thousands of…

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12Dec

Higher plastics recycling targets agreed

Posted on 12th December, 2012

The plastic recycling targets for 2013 have changed following an agreement made by MPs in parliament at the end of November. Higher targets for recycling plastic, aluminium and steel packaging will commence from January 2013. In Parliament, MP for Rugby Mark Pawsey voiced concerns raised to him by the British Plastics Federation (BPF) and the…

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12Dec

Good is not good enough

Posted on 12th December, 2012

It is recognised that good customer service is the cornerstone to sound waste management. At WasteCare, we believe excellent customer service sets us apart from our competitors. The CustomerCare team is the first line of contact when an existing or potential customer contacts WasteCare, the information and level of assistance given at this point is…

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12Dec

Waste prevention plan to be debated in early 2013

Posted on 12th December, 2012

Defra has stated that it will launch a formal call for evidence for its future Waste Prevention Plan early next year. This call for evidence will eventually inform the Government’s Waste Prevention Programme, and will focus on key areas for action. The Waste Prevention Plan is thought to be among the priorities of newly appointed…

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12Dec

CylinderCare widens its portfolio

Posted on 12th December, 2012

Throughout 2012 CylinderCare has expanded its customer base dramatically, spreading throughout the UK to become the largest collector of gas cylinders. The most recent addition to this expansion Buckinghamshire County Council who have agreed for all 10 of their CA sites to have their cylinders collected. This addition adds to our growing portfolio in the…

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12Dec

27 years ago

Posted on 12th December, 2012

27 years ago an ambitious project was embarked upon by 2 British entrepreneurs. The idea behind the project was to create the worlds highest marathon. After a 2 month trekking holiday in Nepal, Jan Turner and Tony Hunt decided the foothills of Everest would make the perfect location for the race. In early October 1987…

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12Dec

East Leeds cricket team gain extra support

Posted on 12th December, 2012

Always keen to sponsor local causes, WasteCare was naturally pleased to be asked to sponsor East Leeds Cricket Club. WasteCare has sponsored the club for the 2012 season and has helped contribute towards new kit and signage. During a successful year for the team, WasteCare extended family member and 2nd team captain, Ryan Truswell, achieved…

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06Nov

Free 5ltr battery container offer

Posted on 6th November, 2012

During the first week of November we are offering free 5ltr battery collection containers. The 5ltr battery collection starter pack will be free throughout the UK until 9th November 2012. The 5ltr containers have proved successful as part of the BatteryBack compliance scheme with thousands of councils, private businesses and retailers using the containers to…

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06Nov

Recession ends but still caution In the waste industry

Posted on 6th November, 2012

Experts have warned that despite the UK coming out of recession the waste sector is still at risk. Issues such as the decline in the construction industry and changeable overseas markets have been cited as key concerns. Jacob Hayler, economist at the ESA, a trade association for the waste management sector said the UK had…

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