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ETM Recycling have extended their hiring services to now include road sweepers. Businesses in and around Bristol can now hire a responsive and reliable operated road sweeper for effective surface and drain cleaning on roads, forecourts, construction sites and industrial [...]

The creation of waste is inevitable for every person and business across all sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial, construction, agriculture and more. The number one dilemma waste presents is how to dispose of it, hence why effective waste disposal is [...]

Are you an organisation considering outsourcing your waste management? This handy guide explains everything you need to know, including what waste management is as well as the benefits a waste management company can provide. What is Waste Management? Waste management [...]

We use plastic constantly in our daily lives, creating hundreds of thousands of tonnes of plastic waste each year throughout the UK. In 2019 the UK recycled over 370,000 tonnes; however, this rate should increase year on year. Using innovative [...]

Waste policy in the UK has been constantly evolving over the past few decades, improving environmental impact of waste, increasing responsibility of waste producers and reducing waste to landfill. This does, however, mean that understanding current legislation can be tricky, [...]

Hiring a skip is an ideal waste management solution if you’re working on a long-term construction or renovation project that involves large quantities of waste and debris. Acting as a large bin, they provide you with somewhere to easily store [...]

Recycled aggregates are praised for being sustainable construction materials, repurposing aggregates for further use and helping to reduce landfill. This guide will give an overview of recycled aggregates, including what they are made of, how they are used and their [...]

In this guide we discuss 7 interesting facts about recycling plastic in the UK.   1 - The UK recycles just 45% of plastic every year Research indicates that only 45% of plastic used in the UK is recycled every [...]

Waste Transfer Station – What is a Waste Transfer Station & How Does it Work? Waste Transfer Stations are a crucial part of the journey of waste. In this guide we explain what a Waste Transfer Station is, how they [...]

What is Waste Management? Waste management refers to the processes involved in managing waste from cradle to grave. This includes the collection, transportation, disposal/recycling and monitoring of waste materials produced as a result of human activity. Waste management encompasses all [...]

An estimated 4.5-4.6 million tonnes of waste wood is generated in the UK each year from construction, demolition and across industrial, commercial and household sources. This is a staggering amount and highlights the need to manage this waste effectively and [...]

At ETM we have responded to the current COVID-19 situation by carrying out the following which is in accordance with Government and NHS guidelines/advice. This is closely monitored daily for any updates which is then passed onto Staff: All Staff [...]