Recycled dog

Quirky ways to recycle and make money

We love seeing what the creative people do with some their junk and there are some excellent examples of how to make some cash doing it! Once old materials have been recycled, they can be re-moulded to create, sometimes, weird and wonderful things! And there is certainly some resourceful people in the world. Here guide…

wee recycling

Can I put electrical items in a skip?

We know that when you’re having a clear out, you may wish to get rid of a few of those old electrical or electronic items that you no longer need. However, putting waste that is deemed hazardous, or contains harmful materials, in a skip is prohibited. This now includes waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).…

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Dumping waste illegally

Common sense tells us that toxic waste should be handled and dumped in the correct manner, but what about waste considered less dangerous? Household? Building? White goods? Fly Tipping is illegal – it’s as simple as that. There are plenty of waste removal companies that work outside the law, ignoring regulations and dumping your waste…

waste products

Top waste products we shouldn’t see

We see everything tied up in a carrier bag and a recent study has indicated that the use of plastic bags has increased between 2011 and 2012 to such a degree that the government is now considering a levy on the use. Not so long ago, the supermarkets attempted to cut down the use of…