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Global Recycling Day! 🌍

Global Recycling Day

Every year on March 18th, we globally celebrate Recycling Day. This day is perfect for educating others and promoting the importance of recycling. Each year emphasis is made on how the world needs to change. In 2022, the recycling rate for households in the UK was 43.4% dropping almost 1% from the previous year. This means that we need to raise more awareness and work harder than ever to increase this number. At Direct2u, we have a wide range of bins to ensure you can separate your waste, and ensure you are recycling efficiently. What can you do this year?… Read more

17th March 2025 0

Simpler Recycling – New Legislation!🚨

New simpler recycling legislation

Simpler Recycling – New Legislation!🚨There is a new recycling legislation around the corner, and with Global Recycling Day coming up, it’s the perfect time to snap into action! What is the new legislation? 🤔 From 31 March 2025, establishments with over 10 employees must offer multi-stream recycling if they don’t already. Food waste, dry recyclables and paper/card must all be separated. Establishments with less than 10 employees have until 31 March 2027 to put this change into place. What locations does this apply to? 🏫 Not just offices and workplaces, this legislation applies to many different locations: How can I… Read more

12th March 2025 0

The benefits of waste disposal over the Christmas period🎁

The benefits of waste disposal over Christmas

Over Christmas, waste increases significantly per household. With large amounts of food and present packaging being thrown away, it is important that what can be recycled is correctly separated and disposed of appropriately. Commonly, over Christmas, wrapping paper is thrown away in large quantities in the incorrect waste bins. This makes it harder for waste collection centres and damages the environment. Benefits of recycling: Tips for recycling at Christmas: Take a look at Santa’s waste disposal wish list!👀 Need some help with waste segregation? We can help this Christmas! We have multiple storage options to help you keep your general… Read more

17th December 2024 0

10 Benefits of a 240 Litre Wheelie Bin

10 benefits of a 240l wheelie bin

Wheelie bins are a staple in recycling and waste. But what everyday uses can a 240L wheelie bin have for you? In this blog we will be diving deeper into the amazing benefits which are versatile to each individual! It is impressive the uses that one wheelie bin can offer and how they can be used to your advantage… So lets get into it! 1. Council Wheelie Bin First, the most common use of a 240L wheelie bin is for council purposes. They are perfect as they conform to council regulations. This is important as if they do not meet… Read more

5th October 2023 0