Simply Waste Solutions’ Driver Training Academy has had another successful round of apprentices who have gained their Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) licences. Continue reading “Driver Academy Successful Apprentices”
Category: News
Summer Ball Raises Over £13,000 for Charity
This summer, Simply Waste Solutions held its second Summer Charity Ball in support of leading children’s hospice charity Shooting Star Children’s Hospices and raised over £13,000. Continue reading “Summer Ball Raises Over £13,000 for Charity”
Advancing Towards Zero Waste Declaration
London mayor Sadiq Khan, along with 22 other cities, has signed an initiative run by C40 called Advancing Towards Zero Waste Declaration. This agreement has committed London to reduce the amount of waste generated by each citizen by 15%, cut the amount of waste sent to landfills and incineration by 50% and increase the diversion rate to 70%, all by 2030. Continue reading “Advancing Towards Zero Waste Declaration”
Changing Landfill Tax
Earlier this year, HMRC announced that it was changing Landfill Tax. This change included an increase from £86.10 to £88.85 per tonne for standard rate materials. On top of this change, many more people are now being held accountable for any unauthorised disposal of waste. This includes any person who “knowingly causes or facilitates” the illegal disposal. Continue reading “Changing Landfill Tax”
Electra Ride and Drive Experience Day
At Simply Waste Solutions, we’re committed to trialling the greenest technology available, and would like to invite you to experience a fully electric refuse collection vehicle (RCV). Continue reading “Electra Ride and Drive Experience Day”
Joining More Road Safety Initiatives
Simply Waste Solutions is always looking for ways it can improve on all aspects of job safety. Continue reading “Joining More Road Safety Initiatives”
Energy from Waste vs Recycling Facilities
What should be the focus for the future of the UK’s circular economy, building more Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities or clearer and better recycling options? Continue reading “Energy from Waste vs Recycling Facilities”
Thailand Follows China’s Waste Ban
Thailand has announced a ban on plastic and electronic waste after fears of becoming a ‘dumping ground’ for these potentially toxic materials. Continue reading “Thailand Follows China’s Waste Ban”
It’s a Wheelie Good Race!
Simply Waste Solutions participated in the National Refuse Championships (NRC) in support of The Alzheimer’s Society. Continue reading “It’s a Wheelie Good Race!”
Simply Driving Excellence
Here at Simply Waste Solutions, we want our staff to feel valued and reward the hard work they do that contributes to our success. Continue reading “Simply Driving Excellence”