who-invented-the-skip

You may have recently hired a skip and wondered who invented the skip in the first place and how it became so popular. Or even, you might have been asked the question at a pub quiz and are sneakily researching the answer. Whatever the reason that leads you onto this blog, we will answer the

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heras-fencing

When it comes to building a physical security barrier, security fencing is the first line of defence. There are numerous reasons why you, as the owner or occupant of any residential, commercial, or industrial property, might require security fencing. In essence, security fencing serves as a deterrent to intruders and vandals. Installing the appropriate type

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your-guide-to-heras-fencing

If you’ve ever walked past a temporary construction site, shut off with metal fencing, it’s likely you’ve come across heras fencing. At Wasteaway Nationwide, we provide heras fencing to customers across the UK, helping to keep your property safe and secure for as long as you need. What is heras fencing? Heras fencing is a

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why-is-clinical-waste-hazardous

Clinical waste is hazardous for many reasons. The most prominent reasons are due to causing cuts and needle stick injuries as well as transmitting disease. Unfortunately, if clinical waste does get handled improperly, it becomes hazardous to people at work, such as cleaners, waste handlers not to mention the general public.    If you have

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what-happens-to-scrap-metal

Although metals are a substance that we rarely buy, when we do buy metal, we use it every day. Think about all the different materials we use in daily life, our phones are mainly made of metal, our pots and pans are made of metal, our cars are made of metal, metal is one of

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how-does-grab-hire-work

Similar to skips, grab hire is a service that helps remove large volumes of waste that are produced from construction, landscaping works, or industrial sites. However, unlike skips, grab lorries are fitted with a qualified driver and a hydraulic arm. The size of the containers used for grab hire is also significantly larger than those

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what-is-emergency-waste-removal

Emergency waste removal is a professional service offered by Wasteaway Nationwide to customers across the UK. This service consists of dealing with hazardous and chemical waste that needs removing from a specific area, as well as dealing with waste spills.  Emergency waste removal can be accessed for both commercials, industrial and residential purposes, helping clean

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how-to-dispose-of-hazardous-waste

Everybody knows that we need to create more positive changes so that we can head towards creating a better environment. Everybody understands that you need to separate recycling, glass and general waste, but where does the toxic waste go?    If you’re working in the construction, manufacturing or utility industry, the chances are that you

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8 decluttering tips for hoarders

  What is a hoarder?   A hoarder is someone with a hoarding disorder. A hoarding disorder is when an individual collects various items and stores them, usually in their homes. Over time, this clutter piles up and is stored in a chaotic manner, which results in an unmanageable amount of clutter. Hoarding is considered

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what-are-the-different-types-of-waste-generated

The average person generates around 400 kg per year. That weighs around the same as the average horse. Multiply that by everyone who lives in England (56 million) and it’s 22 400 000 000 kilograms of waste that we’re generating per year.    With recent efforts in making a positive impact on the environment, individuals

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