When it comes to commercial waste recycling, Gaskells recycle items that can sometimes end up in landfill, including batteries and light bulbs. How to dispose of light bulbs Lightbulb recycling can be tricky. Given the different types you can buy on the shop floor,...
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...
In the UK we go through 12.5 million tonnes of paper a year. That adds up to a forest the size of Wales! Thankfully we also recycle 80% of that. But how do we know which types of paper we should be putting in the blue bin? These are the most common items that you can...
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. Because of how they are filled, recycling aerosol cans depends on whether or not they are completely empty. Luckily,...
Disposing of commercial 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? Get the right bin First of all, having the right food waste...
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. Because of this, it’s important to make sure you know how to identify different types...
