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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
WasteCare has been successfully trading with Hi Group for over 12 months now, collecting used and refurbished white goods. The equipment is returned to our WEEE facility in Normanton where the goods are tested and prepared for resale. This process ensures high quantities of A-C grade white goods which would otherwise end up in landfill…
WasteCare’s Normanton facility is the largest within the group with over 120,000 sq feet of storage space housed within 3 giant warehouses. When the facility was first acquired it was hard to imagine how this enourmous space could be utilised. Little over 18 months later and the site is completely full; each warehouse is being…
