Tag Archives: waste management

A new sewer sludge slurping Wasteater has joined waste management firm, Biffa’s fleet of head-turning ‘monster’ trucks. Unlike its trade waste chomping cousins, Walter sucks up grease, silt and muck from drains, sewers, gullies and culverts. Fallen twigs and leaves, ...

The impact of a rat infestation on a business can be devastating, from failed health inspections to stock losses, emergency pest control bills, and costly fines of £29,000. In light of this, properties and facilities waste experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk are ...

OCS has been appointed by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a new facilities management contract, covering catering, cleaning, laundry and linen, waste management, and pest control services. This new partnership will enhance services across Trust sites, ...

A team of waste management experts from the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) recently visited The Gambia to join WasteAid’s support of Operation Sanity – a local environmental initiative. The seven-day technical support visit aimed to bolster local capacity, ...

Mitie has secured a new contract with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) worth £12 million over three years with the option to extend for a further two years. The new contract will see Mitie deliver fully integrated facilities management (IFM) ...

Up to 34 million tonnes of waste is disposed of illegally every year in the UK – here’s Biffa’s guide to ensure your business is not complicit in waste crime. Biffa’s Head of Environment, Fraser James, reveals the checklist businesses ...

Zest Recycle, a specialist in sustainable waste management solutions and Greensleeves Care, a leading care home provider, have been named finalists in the ‘Best Sustainability Initiative’ category at the prestigious Care Home Awards 2025. This recognition celebrates the partnership’s innovative ...

IG Group, a leading supplier in the cleaning and hospitality sectors, is advising businesses on significant changes to UK waste management legislation, set to take effect on 31 March 2025 Under the new regulations, all businesses in England producing more ...

Axil, a leader in total waste management, has partnered with TRT Lighting Ltd, part of the FW Thorpe Group, to drive environmental performance across its operations. Through this collaboration, Axil will provide tailored waste management solutions that unlock the potential ...

Principle Cleaning Services has been awarded a three-year contract extension at 30 St Mary Axe, also known as the Gherkin, one of London’s most iconic buildings. The new deal, awarded after a competitive tender, will see Principle, which has worked ...