Startling Waste Stats Make for a less Than Merry Christmas and a Rubbish Filled New Year
There are some seriously shocking statistics around Christmas rubbish that we need to share. From the amount of Christmas wrapping paper wasted every December to the masses of uneaten sprouts that have been begrudgingly boiled, chopped and even fried for the ‘perfect’ Christmas dinner. Let’s Start with the Shocking Statistics The Independent reported that ‘more than […]
Litter Picking at Meanwood Christmas Lights Switch on
On Friday 15th June The Waste Team met Santa! We love helping out at community events, so when we heard that Meanwood were hosting their Christmas lights switch on we were more than happy to grab our litter pickers and take to the streets. We had a great time chatting to the community and as […]
3 Rubbish Disposal Techniques that are Bad for You and the Environment
Rubbish Removal via Burning It might be bonfire night, but don’t do it! Burning your rubbish is bad for you, your neighbours and the environment. Not only does it cause some seriously bad smells, but it can cause air pollution. Particularly if you’re burning something damp, this will cause a lot of smoke which can […]
The Changing Nature of House Clearances
House clearances are the best and worst part of our job. A lot of the time we’ve been instructed to carry out house clearances due to a death in the family, such as someone’s parent or another close relative. As part of our service, we meet the family and walk the property and deliver the […]
No rest for the wicked, bank holiday clear out
On the 28th August, a shop fitting firm from down south called us late on Bank Holiday Sunday. They had pulled up the floor at Pret in town and needed our help to clear it out. We arrived first thing Bank Holiday Monday ready to give up our bank holiday weekend and crack on with some […]
Biscuit, anyone?
Rationing in the UK began during WW1 because we were at war, yet was stopped in 1954. 65 years later, food is going to waste – and believe it or not this is 2 tonnes of out of date food hoarded by one individual at a domestic house clearance. Whether they feared an apocalypse or […]