Tag Archive: waste

Waste Wednesday 2: Hazardous Waste

Welcome back to ‘Waste Wednesday’ – this weeks post will be covering the basics of defining hazardous waste and hazardous waste disposal. There is a whole world of information out there on the world wide web so we’ve attempted to take the best bits and break it down to a more digestible post. Environmental Permitting for Waste Waste recovery and disposal requires a permit under EU legislation with the main aim of preventing harm to human health and the environment. The legislation regarding this also allows member states to provide for exemptions from the need for a permit, providing general… Read more

Waste Wednesday: What is Household/ Industrial Waste?

Welcome to ‘Waste Wednesday’ – a new feature here on the Wheelie Bins Direct2U blog. For the next three weeks we will be covering the essentials of waste from household waste to industrial waste. The first post will be covering the basics of legislation. Industrial waste and household waste: In the UK there are many types of Waste legislation and regulations and it can be really confusing. Here is our breakdown of types of waste for businesses and organisations including how waste management and disposal is regulated and what they have to do to comply. “The directive requires all member… Read more