Simpler recycling collections and tougher regulation to reform waste system

16 October 2024 by gilstonwastemanagement

The UK Government is planning to introduce new Simpler Recycling regulations reforming waste collections and recycling across England. The new reforms aim to clear up confusion over recyclable and non-recyclable materials, as well as standardise recycling practices across England. These changes will help transform recycling rates, as well as tackle illegal waste activities. What are […]

GWM launches new bin service for clear-outs

16 May 2024 by gilstonwastemanagement

Gilston’s Convenient “Big Bin” Service for Home and Garage Clear Outs Merseyside residents now have an efficient solution for their home and garage clear-outs: the “Big Bin” service. Designed for those with items too large for standard waste bins but not enough to fill a skip, this collection service offers convenience and simplicity. How It […]

Wood shortage causing ‘record high prices’, Geminor says

4 October 2022 by gilstonwastemanagement

Geminor warned last week (29 September) that a shortage of waste wood and the cost of energy are leading to “record high” prices across Europe. The Norwegian waste management company said the “sharp drop” in volumes of waste wood was caused by a mix of declining business activity in Europe and trade boycotts in Russia […]

Medical Waste Management Market to 2027| Increasing Demand for Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals Industry to Boost Growth

28 July 2020 by gilstonwastemanagement

In accordance with the study held by Acumen Research & Consulting, the Medical Waste Management Market Report 2020 Import Export Consumption and Production Value Gross Margin Analysis 2027. The study comprises various entities inclusive of drivers, restraints & challenges, opportunities and trends of the global Medical Waste Management market. The research report ensures the quality […]

Appeal after abandoned trailers full of waste are found in Bromsgrove

28 July 2020 by gilstonwastemanagement

An investigation by the Environment Agency has begun into four abandoned trailers full of waste that have appeared around Bromsgrove in the space of a week. Officers are now appealing to members of the public for any information into the illegal dumping which all happened within five miles of each other in North Worcestershire. The […]

Household dry recycling ‘up 30%’ in lockdown

24 July 2020 by gilstonwastemanagement

The lockdown period saw both the volume and composition of household waste shift to levels seen during a “traditional Christmas period”, with some local authorities seeing a 30% increase in dry recycling volume. With many people working from home and businesses reducing their output, especially in the hospitality sector, more plastic and glass in particular […]

Plastic firm ploughs £750,000 into new recycling facility

18 July 2020 by gilstonwastemanagement

Plastic reprocessing business, Bright Green Plastics, which recycles over 40,000 tonnes of household and commercial waste each year, has invested £750,000 in developing a plastics sorting plant. It will be fully operational by the end of July 2020. The plant, installed at the company’s Castleford site, will enable the firm to take bales of mixed […]