News from NatWaste and the waste industry
Introduced in 1996, Landfill Tax was seen as the key mechanism to help help the UK meet its targets set out in the Landfill Directive.The construction industry alone is responsible for 109 million tonnes of waste, it is estimated that 36 million tonnes of this waste is sent to landfill (around 32%). To try and accelerate […]
Discussing the pros and cons of on-site segregation versus off-site segregation We all know just how important it is to ensure that as much waste as possible is diverted away from landfill via alternatives routes such as recycling, but can this be achieved better on-site or off-site? The discussion rumbles on… It has been identified […]
Does your site produce hazardous waste? New changes coming into effect from April 1st could affect you. You can read about the changes being introduced by the Environment Agency by clicking here. If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0845 415 4152 or by emailing mail@natwaste.com
NatWaste is one of the latest group of successful companies to join the leading edge scheme, designed to help industries improve its safety record. Achieving this approval from SafeContractor , recognises our high standards of health and safety practice. Becoming SafeContractor approved has set an example, hopefully this will be followed by other companies within the waste […]
Changing the “Throw Away” Culture We all know that the world’s metal and mineral reserves are shrinking – but this doesn’t mean that we have to take a step backwards in terms of development. Instead we need to change our culture of “use and throw away”. At NatWaste we understand the importance of the circular […]