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Does my business need mandatory digital waste tracking?

November 29, 2025

Next year, UK businesses will see one of the biggest waste management regulation changes that has occurred in decades. DEFRA’s Digital Waste Tracking Service is set to come into effect in October 2026. This pioneering new legislation will make it mandatory for Waste receivers to provide reports for all of the waste that they receive. Waste receivers will be required to report all waste received – and all of its following movements – in a digital reporting system. This new legislation has been introduced with the aim of making the waste management sector more compliant and eco-conscious, with more transparent and…

How to Store Commercial Waste for Recycling / Disposal

June 28, 2024

Unfortunately, for almost any business, it’s impossible to completely prevent waste production altogether. In the majority of cases, waste production is just part and parcel of their operations. So, although it’s not the responsibility of businesses to eliminate their waste production altogether, there are a number of key legal requirements pertaining to business waste. It is critical that businesses are familiar with their legal waste requirements, and understand what their waste management responsibilities are. If waste management isn’t your forte, don’t worry – below, we’ve created a comprehensive guide to commercial waste. Keep reading to find out more about how businesses…

Can AI help the waste management sector?

March 25, 2024

AI is driving extraordinary developments, across almost all industries throughout the world. With this ever-advancing new technology at our disposal, teams can make their operations more efficient and precise, while reducing the risk of human error – win-win! The waste management sector is one example of an industry that’s set to experience huge changes in the next few years, thanks to the advancement of AI technologies. To help you stay ahead of the curve, below we’ve explored the role of AI in waste management, and how new technologies are being used to help companies manage and reduce their waste. How…

5 Top Tips for Corporate Social Responsibility

February 23, 2017

The corporate world has long since changed from the days where profits and results were all the mattered and what went on behind closed doors stayed behind closed doors. Nowadays, businesses have Corporate Social Responsibility to think about; and even if you’re not overly concerned with embracing an ethical and environmentally sustainable business plan, the social pressures to comply are certainly compelling, especially when the profits of your business are at risk. In this month’s article, we’re taking a look at what Corporate Social Responsibility is, why it is important for your business, and some measures you can take to improve…

How do the Changes in UK Hazardous Waste Regulations Affect Your Business?

July 29, 2016

From the 1st April 2016, the Environment Agency made changes to hazardous waste regulations that changed the way businesses in the UK held and disposed of their hazardous waste. The changes apply to all premises in England that were previously registered as holding and operating hazardous waste, and new businesses are no longer required to register. It is important to note that the new changes are applicable only to businesses registered in England; premises in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still required to register and follow the usual procedure of dealing with hazardous waste. These changes are intended to make…