New E-permit Scheme At Peterborough Tip
If you’re having a clear-out or taking on a spot of home DIY, you may find yourself heading to the tip on a pretty regular basis. However, for those local to the Fengate Recycling Centre in Peterborough, the process of disposing of your waste just got a little more complicated with the introduction of a […]
Skip vs Tip: Which Is Better?
If you’re carrying out work that has generated a lot of waste – perhaps you’re having a spring clear-out or renovating your home – then this will all need to be disposed of. Arranging waste disposal for a large volume of items can be a hassle and you may be weighing up your options and […]
How to Dispose of Christmas Waste
Although Christmas is the season of giving and goodwill, it’s also the time when we generate the most waste, leaving you with a mountain of rubbish to tackle in the New Year. To ensure you’re disposing of your Christmas waste in the most responsible and environmentally friendly way possible, the team here at Woodford Recycling […]
Why is Recycling Important?
Whether you’re managing large quantities of commercial waste or simply ensuring your household waste is properly separated into the correct bins, recycling is now pretty much second nature to most of us. Given that the soaring global population is putting a huge strain on our natural resources, recycling has never been more important to the […]
What Happens to the Waste From a Septic Tank?
In most modern homes, drainage doesn’t have to be a concern; your wastewater will be quickly and efficiently taken away and treated via the mains sewers without you having to do anything. However, some properties that are older or located out in rural areas aren’t so lucky and will be unable to connect to the […]
How to Clean up Your Property After a Flood
Highlights: Over recent years, the UK has been experiencing some pretty extreme weather; in fact, 2023 was one of the country’s wettest years on record, with an average of 1,290mm of rainfall. These figures show no signs of slowing down in 2024, and back in January, Storm Henk left over 2,000 homes across the country […]
What Is the Waste Hierarchy in the UK?
Highlights You may have heard the term ‘waste hierarchy’ before but be unfamiliar with what it means. Could it be as straightforward as ensuring your rubbish is disposed of in a bin? Well, it’s not quite as simple as that. In a world where sustainability and green practices are prioritised, responsible waste management has become […]
Why Can’t I Put Plasterboard in a Skip?
Highlights: If you’re embarking on any construction or renovation project, you’ll likely use plasterboard at some point. You may just assume that you can toss any disused plasterboard in your skip, but this isn’t the case. With a busy building project, it’s not always possible to keep track of which waste should go where; however, […]
4 Ways to Get Rid of Bricks and Rubble
If you’re currently planning your next construction project or home renovation, you may be put off by the thought of the debris you will accumulate. Disposing of bricks and rubble can be overwhelming due to their considerable weight and the need for proper disposal methods. However, with the right approach, getting rid of your construction […]
How To Tackle Fly Tipping On Private Land
If you’re a private landowner, nothing is more disruptive than instances of illegal fly-tipping on your land. Reports have also shown a big increase in nationwide fly-tipping cases during the COVID-19 lockdown situation. When and if fly-tippers target your land, you need to know how to swiftly tackle the issue to limit disruption. In this […]
What Are the Forthcoming Changes That Will Affect the World’s Recycling?
Recycling isn’t a short term fix. Recycling our resources is a concept that must continue and improve long into the future if we want to ensure the preservation of our planet. While we’ve made great strides thus far, the flaws in our current recycling strategy won’t be able to support our exponentially growing population. More […]
Garden Renovation: Your Step by Step Guide
Whether you’re a home or business owner, if your garden has turned into an uncontrollable wilderness, or if it just needs a simple facelift, knowing the stages of how to transform and regenerate your green spaces is vital to make sure you end up with a first-rate result. In this simple step by step guide, […]
Recycling Reward Schemes: Have They Worked?
A recent report into the various government funded schemes to promote recycling have found a lack of change in attitudes and contributions to recycling over the past few years. The waste reward and recognition scheme was set up following a pledge in the 2011 Waste Strategy to give local authorities opportunities to try new ways […]
Sainsbury’s Become the First Supermarket to Scrap Multibuy Deals
Multibuy deals are something which have become renowned in UK supermarkets in recent years. With demand for groceries increasing alongside our ever-growing population, multibuy deals have meant a way for supermarkets to provide customers with large quantities of what they need at cut prices. There are, however, a number of downsides to multibuy deals, and […]
Flood Waste Now Classified by the Environment Agency
Following the recent floods in the North of England, the Environment Agency have taken a new stance on flood waste. The new classifications will see various objects being newly classified as hazardous following a flooding incident where they may not have been previously, and vice versa. Flood-damaged materials may sit in different places within the […]
Goody Gumdrops! Charity Hubbub Have Bin Thinking About Litter Else But the Environment!
Environmental charity Hubbub have been working hard to come up with new, innovative ways to cut littering. In today’s society, there are a wealth of opportunities to free-up the streets from the large amount of gum and cigarette butts scattered on our roads and pavements which is making them an eyesore, and a less pleasant […]
Cambridge Can Recycle! Shoppers Enjoy ‘Every Can Counts’ Event
The recent ‘Every Can Counts’ event in Cambridge was a valuable opportunity in which local shoppers were able to learn about recycling. Set up by the UK drinks can recycling programme, and supported by Cambridge BID, the event was held at the Grand Arcade in Cambridge’s centre. An interactive event, the occasion involved not only […]
Fenland District Council & Peterborough City Council Work Together to Combat Fly-Tipping
Fenland District Council & Peterborough City Council Work Together to Combat Fly-Tipping Fly-tipping is an issue which, over the past few months, has created a cause for concern for residents of Fenland in the Peterborough region. Recent investigations into the problem have led to intervention from various parties who have forged links; not only have […]
What is Fly Tipping?
Fly-tipping is the dumping of waste on land which does not have a licence to accept it. It is illegal to do this and therefore, fly-tipping is a criminal offence. What is the difference between dropping litter and fly-tipping? Dropping litter, or ‘littering’, generally refers to small items of rubbish, such as cigarette butts and […]
Packaging Microchips Could Spell the End of Food Waste
Packaging Microchips Could Spell the End of Food Waste Despite the shift in mentality towards becoming more environmentally friendly in everything we do over the last decade or so, the UK still has a big problem in the amount of food packaging we waste. Whether it’s the fault of individuals in not recycling those items […]
What is Waste Crime?
What is Waste Crime? Waste crime can be committed in a number of ways, the most common of which are dumping waste in a place not designated or conducting a waste disposal business without being a registered waste carrier. People often pretend to be ignorant of the law – but this is not an excuse. […]
Cambridge Suffers from Hazardous Waste Fly-Tipping
Fly-tipping – the act of dumping waste on public or privately owned ground without either permission or a valid licence from the Environment Agency of England & Wales – is an on-going issue in the UK, not to mention being a huge drain on the resources of local councils. Despite carrying fines of up to […]
Norway’s Waste Management Fuel Solution
Norway’s Waste Management Fuel Solution In the search for an alternative to landfills for waste, Norway, one of the world’s richest countries, has taken a giant leap thanks to its plentiful oil reserves. Their waste management facility – the Klemetsrud plant – takes waste from across Europe and incinerates it to produce power from homes […]
Wheelie Bin Fire Safety
Wheelie bin fires can prove to be devastating and cause a lot of damage. Homes or office premises can get burned, and such fires can also result in casualties and/or fatalities. And, if your wheelie bin catches fire, you will be penalised by your council. In addition, there is also the expense of replacing the […]
Feeling Flushed at Festivals
As summertime rolls round again, so too does the start of the festival season. For many, that means enjoying some live music (and a few beers) with friends, trying to stay out of the rain and generally having a good time. For others, however, it means something else entirely. Often the unsung heroes at festivals […]
Waste Management You Can Trust
If we’re being completely honest, not many of us give much consideration as to where our domestic or commercial waste goes once it is collected by a waste management company. The assumption is that if it is cleared from the premises by any remotely professional looking operation, it must be being disposed of in an […]
The Dangers of Dealing with Asbestos
Key Highlights from Woodford Recycling Essentially a fibrous mesh of silicate minerals, asbestos has been present in construction since the early 19th century, and mining of asbestos materials stretches back more than 4,000 years. These days, the dangers of asbestos are widely known, with lengthy exposure to the hazardous fibres posing a serious threat to […]
Hazardous Waste Disposal: What you need to Know
Whether stripping down a building for reclamation or clearing away after a DIY project, ensuring that you dispose of all waste correctly is of vital importance. While most masonry and other debris can be placed in a skip, and household and garden waste is accounted for by local councils, there are a number of materials […]
The Importance of Septic Tank Emptying
Key Takeaways from Woodford Recycling: The importance of proper cleaning and maintenance of any drainage system should be obvious to most, especially those that have had to deal with a blocked drain or backed-up system. Spiralling costs and potentially hazardous overflow are not things that are easily dealt with, so ensuring that your drains don’t […]
Recycling and Waste Reduction in the Workplace
Nowadays, we’re all mindful of our duties surrounding recycling in the home, with a more conscientious approach to plastic packaging and many local councils providing dedicated wheelie bins specifically for reusable materials. For some reason, many of us feel this responsibility ends once we leave the house in the morning and enter the workplace, but […]
Woodford Recycling – Welcome Article
Welcome To Woodford Recycling’s Blog! Here at Woodford Recycling we are delighted to introduce you to our new blog! As experts within the waste management and skip hire industry, we understand how important up to date knowledge and constant development is. As a result, we are completely dedicated to evolving the way we work, ensuring […]