Learn more about the most common waste types
There are two main forms of cardboard used within the UK – both of which are easily recyclable. This includes paperboard, which is relatively thin and used for cereal boxes and egg cartons. Corrugated paperboard is much stronger and thicker
Learn moreClinical waste is an umbrella term for the kinds of waste typically produced within healthcare or wellbeing facilities. They must be disposed of safely and securely due to the fact that they could be infectious.
Learn moreDry Mixed Recycling (DMR) refers to recyclable products that are free from potential contaminants, such as food waste or oils.
Learn moreWhether you have a natural green thumb and a sprawling garden or have an office filled with dying houseplants, you’ll likely produce some form of green waste in your daily life
Learn moreGeneral waste typically refers to byproducts from both businesses and residential properties that cannot easily be recycled.
Learn moreGlass waste simply refers to any glass products that have served their original purpose and must be disposed of safely and securely. There are various different kinds of glass waste.
Learn moreOil waste refers to any oil products that have been used and therefore need to be disposed of accordingly. These products could be made or refined from crude oil (petroleum) or synthetic oil.
Learn morePlastic waste simply refers to any products that are made from plastic materials. This waste can typically be divided into seven separate categories in relation to the type of plastic they are made from
Learn moreDespite its name, sanitary waste actually refers to any waste products that would be classified as unsanitary. They sometimes fall under the umbrella of offensive waste.
Learn moreExperts predict that, across the globe, we produce around 85 million tonnes of paper waste each year. This is due to the simple fact that paper products play such a big role in our daily lives
Learn moreEvery business – large or small – will handle some form of confidential waste in their daily operations
Learn moreRecent studies estimate that 14% of the food we produce within the UK is wasted
Learn moreLiquid Waste is produced in a variety of industrial, commercial and residential settings. However, the nature of the waste means that it can sometimes be hard to manage.
Learn moreThe WEEE regulations aim to reduce the amount of e-waste going to landfill and to increase recycling and reuse.
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