19 August 2025
Sevenoaks District Council Stops Commercial Waste Collections
Sevenoaks District Council will cease commercial waste collections from 30 September 2025. Find out what your business must do if you use the service.
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All the latest news from the world of business waste management
1 August 2025
What is a Cardboard Baler?
Reduce the volume of cardboard waste in your business to save space and money with a baler. Learn what a cardboard baler is and how it works in this guide.
25 July 2025
What is a Baler?
A baler is a machine that compresses recyclable rubbish into a dense cube or cuboid block. It significantly reduces the volume of waste by compacting it into a large bale. They’re commonly used for efficient and cost-effective waste management by businesses that produce high volumes of recycling.
18 July 2025
1.2 Billion Plastic Water Bottles Binned by Tourists Every Year
Tourists bin 1.2 billion plastic water bottles every year. 493 million bottles are unnecessary as they’re bought in countries with safe drinking tap water.
9 July 2025
Business Waste Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Business Waste celebrates its tenth anniversary on July 15! That’s a decade managing commercial waste for thousands of customers across the UK.
27 June 2025
How to Dispose of an Ozempic Pen
Ozempic pen use is rising. Safe disposal is vital to protect health and the environment. Learn how to dispose of Ozempic and other GLP-1 pens in this guide.
20 June 2025
Asbestos Disposal Guide
Disposing of asbestos in any building, business, or home must be done incredibly carefully to protect the health of those around and the environment.
2 June 2025
Recycling Rejection Rates – Which Regions are the Worst?
Not all rubbish put in your recycling bin at home gets recycled. Discover which regions in the UK have the highest and lowest recycling rejection rates.
29 May 2025
The World’s Most Littered Tourist Attractions
Data reveals that Batu Caves is the most littered tourist attraction in the world. See what other popular destinations are also home to lots of rubbish.
13 May 2025
The Most Sustainable UK Cities for Businesses
Many factors affect how eco-friendly a city is, and we compared them to determine the most sustainable city in the UK to run a business. Read the results.
Published 7th January 2022 by Mark Hall. Last modified 9th June 2026