14 August 2026
How To Dispose Of Kitchen Knives
Businesses should store old knives safely, tell their licensed waste carrier what is being collected, and keep the correct waste transfer paperwork.
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All the latest news from the world of business waste management
4 August 2026
Flexible Plastic Recycling Delay: The CO₂e Impact
A three-year delay in household flexible plastic collections could result in the loss of 845,800 tonnes of CO₂e savings.
29 July 2026
85,676 Landfill Odour Complaints Made Across Great Britain
A staggering number of landfill odour complaints were made between 2022 and 2025. Business Waste breaks down the data.
23 July 2026
Seven Waste Mistakes Dental Practices Should Avoid
Incorrect dental waste segregation can increase disposal costs, lead to compliance issues, and put staff at risk.
2 July 2026
Bulky Waste Collection Costs Rise 18% as UK Households Face Postcode Lottery
Bulky waste collection costs have increased by 17.8% in just over a year, according to our latest analysis.
23 June 2026
Environmental Voting History: Comparing Starmer’s Potential Successors
We’ve reviewed publicly available voting records for three possible successors: Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner, and Ed Miliband.
16 June 2026
Why Disposable BBQs Should Be Banned in the UK
Disposable BBQs are cheap, easy to buy, and designed to be thrown away after one use. That is exactly why Business Waste Ltd is calling for a UK-wide ban.
5 June 2026
World’s Most Littered Tourist Attractions Revealed
Visitors are criticising some of the world’s best-known tourist attractions for visible litter, according to new research from Business Waste Ltd.
29 May 2026
How To Dispose Of Nicotine Patches
Once used, nicotine pouches create a waste stream that is easy to overlook, litter, or dispose of incorrectly.
26 May 2026
UK’s Most Littered Beaches Revealed
Busy beaches often see increases in plastic waste, disposable BBQs, broken glass, food packaging, dog mess, and other litter left behind.
Published 7th January 2022 by Mark Hall. Last modified 9th June 2026