Business Waste Insights
Investing in tracking tech to improve efficiency
Gaskells Waste has invested in the latest tracking technology to improve our operations when it comes to our roll-on roll-off containers. Gaskells are very keen on investing in pioneering technology which improve both safety and our service levels. Our entire fleet...
How we’ve been supporting our customers through Lockdown
At Gakells we pride ourselves on our high levels of customer care, and customer satisfaction, as we know without our customers we are nothing. We wanted to share some of the ways we've been supporting them since the start of the Covid 19 outbreak and subsequent...
Covid 19 Update and a BIG Thank you!
Since the coronavirus outbreak in March, the safety of our staff and customers has been our priority, along with providing an uninterrupted service for many of our customers, who are key industries and rely on us. Now, after welcoming schools back and with the news...
CORONAVIRUS – COMPANY UPDATE
The rise in cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK has led to an increase of concerns around its effect on the workplace. The current advice is not to panic, but for employers to consider steps they can take to ensure they have everything in place should the...
We’re urging businesses to give up wasting food for Lent.
What are you giving up for Lent? During the lead up to Easter Gaskells Waste is urging businesses to stop wasting food and instead recycle it properly, so it can be turned into a valuable energy source. We are specialists when it comes to recycling food waste. We make...
Gaskells ‘litterbugs’ on tour at Anglesey Schools
We're starting 2020 off with a tour of schools across Anglesey we service, with educational workshops, to speak to the children about recycling and where their waste goes after it's left their schools in our trucks. Gaskells Waste Services has been working with...
How should I dispose of batteries and lightbulbs?
When it comes to commercial waste recycling, Gaskells recycle items that can sometimes end up in landfill, including batteries and light bulbs.
What types of recycling are there?
A surprising amount of our waste can be recycled. It’s just a case of spotting the things that can be, and where they need to be disposed of. There are different types of recycling bins for the more common items that you have at home, and places you can go to dispose of more unusual items.
What types of paper can you recycle?
Unsure about which types of paper can be recycled? A simple test will give you the answer.
How to recycle aerosol cans
We’re often asked how to recycle aerosol cans, whether it’s safe to throw aerosols in the bin, and so on.
The answer is… it depends.
How should I dispose of food waste?
Disposing of food waste presents a number of challenges that other waste materials do not, including ethics, environment and hygiene concerns – so what’s the best way to go about it?
What plastics cannot be recycled?
Plastics are among the most confusing materials when it comes to commercial waste recycling, with many different types of plastic, not all of which can currently be recycled.