Collect and Recycle

Why Is Interceptor Cleaning Important?

Interceptor cleaning and emptying is a crucial service provided by Collect and Recycle, especially for facilities that handle liquid waste, often hazardous. This blog post delves into the significance of interceptor cleaning, the risks associated with neglecting this vital service, and how it contributes to environmental protection and compliance with...

What Is An ADR Driver?

An ADR driver is qualified to transport dangerous goods by road in compliance with the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). Why Is ADR Training Important?ADR stands for "Accord Dangereux Routier," which is French for "Road Dangerous Goods Agreement." This certification is essential for ensuring...

Which Industry Produces The Most Hazardous Waste?

The Industries Producing The Most Hazardous WasteHazardous waste, encompassing everything from heavy metals to industrial chemicals, poses significant risks to both the environment and human health. We will delve into the industries identified as the largest producers of hazardous waste, exploring the types of waste generated and the implications for...

From Food Waste to Jet Fuel

Every year in the UK 18 million tonnes of food ends up in landfill. When food waste piles up here, it rots for decades, emitting a tremendous amount of methane gas. This harmful hazardous gas leaks through the air and can cause warming of the earth’s atmosphere, contributing to global...

Vegetable Oil Fuel for Lorries

Bournemouth Borough Council (BCP) has announced an eco-friendly initiative whereby two of their refuse vehicles run on hydrotreated vegetable oil. Partnering with Crown Oil, the council have introduced this trial as part of their climate emergency declaration, and their pledge to make all operations carbon neutral by 2030. “This is...

How To Dispose Of Chemicals In School Lab

Chemistry in schools is an important part of academic learning, but it is not just the students that need to be educated on how chemicals interact with the environment around them. In many secondary school institutions, and in wider society, there is a failure to bridge the link between chemical...

How to Dispose Chemical Waste in Laboratory

Disposing of waste properly is crucial for maintaining human and environmental health and safety. This is especially true for the disposal of chemical waste. Chemical waste is a form of hazardous waste. Incorrect disposal of hazardous materials has detrimental impacts on the environment. So much so that there are strict...

Are Batteries Hazardous Waste

Are batteries hazardous waste? Batteries definitely fall under the category of hazardous waste. In February 2010, the UK Environment Agency created battery waste regulations. These regulations ensured that battery waste was disposed of safely and securely.Following these legislations many small businesses who sell batteries were given in-store battery disposal collection bins....

How to Recycle Hazardous Waste

If your business produces types of hazardous waste such as Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), chemicals and paints you must ensure you are meeting the hazardous waste regulations to dispose or recycle these hazardous materials correctly, ensuring the safety of human health or the environment. By understanding the process you...