Simply Cups, a partnership between Closed Loop Environmental Solutions and Simply Waste Solutions, is the first dedicated cup collecting and recycling scheme in the UK. Continue reading “Simply Cups”
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Simply the First!
Simply Waste Solutions continues to invest in its vehicles and is the first company in the UK to add the brand-new Scania P-Series trucks to its fleet. Continue reading “Simply the First!”
Transitioning from HGV Cab to Office
Simply Waste Solutions has promoted one of its long-standing HGV drivers, to a permanent position in the office. Nav’s new job title is Mobilisation Service Controller, this new position is to streamline the container delivery routes, ensuring that we make a great first impression on our customers. Continue reading “Transitioning from HGV Cab to Office”
China Bans Another 32 Types of Import Waste
The Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment has announced that China will ban a further 32 types of solid waste imports by the end of 2019. Continue reading “China Bans Another 32 Types of Import Waste”
Flackwell Heath Litter Pick
Over the weekend the annual Flackwell Heath community litter pick and gardening morning was held. This sees the community pull together to pick up litter and give the garden outside the community centre a spring spruce up. Continue reading “Flackwell Heath Litter Pick”
The Three R’s: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
Since China’s ban on mixed materials (read more here), the recycling industry has been feeling the pinch. Recycling materials have been falling in value and stockpiles are beginning to build up around the UK. Continue reading “The Three R’s: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle”
SME Buckinghamshire Business awards
Last night was the final of the 2018 SME Buckinghamshire Business Awards. We were nominated for two awards, business of the year greater than 50 employees and high growth business of the year. Continue reading “SME Buckinghamshire Business awards”
Government: Deposit Returns to Go Ahead
In a bid to boost recycling figures and cut litter, the government has announced a deposit return scheme on all drink containers. This includes plastic, metal and glass.
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Our Digital Manager
Simply Waste Solutions has appointed its first Digital Manager. This reflects the growing need for us as a business to manage our use of current and emerging technology as we continue to grow. Continue reading “Our Digital Manager”
Death of the DMR Bin?
As of 1st January 2018, China imposed a worldwide ban on 24 types of plastic and paper waste. This has caused a variety of issues for many waste collectors. Before the ban was introduced, countries would send their waste to China, it would often be of poor quality and not always as described. For example, importers would often claim a load to be plastic bales but hidden inside would be a general waste, or worse. Continue reading “Death of the DMR Bin?”