Waste Management
How Much Plastic Is Recycled? UK, US and Global Figures
How much plastic is recycled? There is no single percentage that applies everywhere. The UK provisionally recycled 57.3% of plastic packaging in 2025; the US EPA’s latest published national plastics-in-municipal-waste series reports 8.7% in 2018. For a consistent worldwide waste benchmark, the OECD estimates 9.5% in 2020. These figures cover different materials, years and accounting […]
How Proper Chemical Packaging Can Reduce Spills, Contamination, and Unnecessary Waste
Prevent industrial chemical spills and waste with proper packaging, material compatibility checks, secure closures, and strict safety handling standards.
The Biggest Waste Management Companies in the UK (2026)
Which are the biggest waste management companies in the UK, and which should you consider for your business? Compare 20 major operators, including Veolia, Biffa, SUEZ, FCC Environment and Reconomy, with practical guidance on services, company size, specialist waste and choosing a suitable contractor.
Waste Management Pricing: Commercial, Residential, and Dumpster Rental Costs Explained
Waste Management Pricing gets confusing when a simple rubbish service turns into a larger garbage bill with taxes, extra collection fees, and changing disposal costs. For Snohomish County households, the key distinction is between the monthly rate and the amount shown on the invoice. WM bills every three months, so your bill usually reflects three […]
Great Pacific Garbage Patch: Facts, Size, Photos & 2026 Update
The oceans have become a floating rubbish dump — and the North Pacific’s Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) is the largest known example of it. Since Greenpeace first raised the alarm back in 2006, plastic waste has spread into every ocean on Earth. Here are the facts on how big the Patch actually is in […]
Autoclave vs. Incineration for Infectious Medical Waste Disposal: Which Is Better?
The decision between autoclave and incineration for medical waste disposal depends primarily on the type of waste. Autoclaves are cost-effective for sterilizing infectious waste, while incineration remains essential for pathological and cytotoxic waste. Facilities often need both methods to meet diverse disposal requirements…
How to Dispose of an Old Mattress in the UK (2026 Guide)
Here’s how to dispose of an old mattress properly – without falling foul of UK fly-tipping law or sending something recyclable to landfill. The obvious answer is to arrange for your old mattress to be taken away when a new one is delivered. Most large mattress retailers will remove your old bed for free or […]
Commercial Waste Compliance: Could Your Contractor Arrangements Be Raising Red Flags?
Your commercial waste is collected every week. The bins are emptied, invoices arrive, and the service appears to be working. But how much do you actually know about what happens after your waste leaves? For UK businesses, commercial waste compliance isn’t simply about paying a reputable-looking company to take waste away. Businesses have a duty […]
Veolia UK Waste Management: Services, History and 30 Key Facts
Veolia is one of the world’s largest environmental-services companies, but it is not solely a waste collection business. Its three principal activities are waste, water and energy management. In the UK, Veolia collects and treats commercial and household waste, operates recycling and energy-recovery facilities, manages water and wastewater infrastructure and supplies energy services to public- […]
Biffa Waste Management: Ownership, History, Services and 30 Key Facts
Biffa is one of the best-known waste management companies in the UK. Its red collection vehicles can be seen serving businesses, households and local authorities across the country, but waste collection is only one part of its operation. The company is also involved in recycling, surplus redistribution, composting, plastics reprocessing, waste treatment and energy recovery. […]
Solid Waste Management Challenges: 10 Problems Cities Must Solve
Solid waste management challenges affect almost every city, but they become most visible when collection services, treatment capacity and controlled disposal fail to keep pace with the amount of waste being produced. The problem is not simply a shortage of bins or collection vehicles. An effective system must connect waste prevention, storage, collection, transport, sorting, […]
Sustainable Waste Management UK: Practical Ways Businesses Can Cut Waste and Costs
Sustainable waste management UK practices are no longer just about “going green”. For many businesses, they are now about reducing avoidable costs, complying with waste rules, improving recycling performance and making better use of materials before they become waste. Whether you run a shop, office, workshop, restaurant, warehouse, building site, factory or local service business, […]
