Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring, fibrous minerals. It was widely used in manufacturing and construction in the UK from the end of the 19th century until it was banned completely in 1999. The term asbestos refers to six unique minerals, which belong to two families: Serpentine Amphibole Here, we explore how many types […]
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral, made up of soft, flexible fibres. Once a popular material used in a wide range of applications, today it is banned in the UK. However, it can still be found in any building that was built or refurbished prior to 2000. Whether you’re working on site or carrying out […]
Here at The Waste Group, we aim to recycle all the waste that is brought to our recycling centre. One of the products that is produced through the recycling process is something called Trommel Fines. What are Trommel Fines Trommel fines are material that come from the mechanical treatment of waste and has the European […]
With the recent announcement from our Prime Minster, Boris Johnson, the country is set to go into its second lockdown from midnight tonight. We just wanted to remind all our customer that The Waste Group will remain fully open during this period. We can still offer skips & ro ro’s as well as our recycling […]
When it comes to removing your waste there are two main options: skip hire Vs a removal van. The van removal service has become an established alternative to hiring a skip, but does this mean it’s the best option? Skip hire is more versatile, convenient and cost effective than you might think, and […]
Fortunately, more and more people are aware of the dangers of asbestos. It is a potentially lethal material, but one which is found in a great many places. When you do find it, how is asbestos removed safely? We’re experts in asbestos disposal, but we also know that handling this material has its serious risks. […]
Can you put furniture in a skip? Yes! – So long as the furniture does not exceed the skip fill line then you can dispose of unwanted furniture in a skip. Depending on the size of the skip you have hired, you may need to break down big items such as wardrobes or sofas. […]
At The Waste Group, we get asked ‘how do I dispose of asbestos?’ a lot. Fortunately, as one of the biggest asbestos disposal experts in the UK, it’s something The Waste Group know a lot about. Read on to find out why and how you need to dispose of asbestos safely. […]
Putting hazardous waste in a skip isn’t allowed but what you may not know is that electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) is categorised as such. These goods must be disposed of in the correct manner and in this instance, a skip isn’t the way to do it. […]
International Plastic Bag Free Day is held every year on 3 July. This is part of an initiative to eliminate plastic bags on a worldwide basis. The average length of use of a plastic bag is 25 minutes, but once thrown away, plastic bags do not decompose easily. They can stick around for between […]
Cleaning up your garden for the summer is one thing, disposing of all that garden waste is another. But there is a highly convenient way of disposing of your garden waste: put it in a skip. […]
These days, the world is more and more concerned with environmental issues. And quite rightly so we say! We only have one planet; if we don’t start preserving it for future generations, then the human race could be extinct and the planet uninhabitable. OK, admittedly, that’s the long term dystopian projection. But, even in the […]
