Waste Express: the Eco-friendly Solution
to Your Waste Removal Needs
Utilize
these 5 methods of eco-friendly waste
removal
Did you know that every year 111 million tonnes of waste in the UK ends up on one
of the country's 4,000 landfill sites? This represents 57% of all waste produced. Not only does waste removal to
landfills contribute to climatic changes, but the decomposing matter can
leach into the soil and pollute groundwater. Incineration of rubbish causes similar damage to the environment
because of the release of CO2, one of the greenhouse gases.
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Many countries now adopt waste separation as one of ways to reduce
common landfills and increase waste recycling, making it more
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Methods of Eco-friendly Waste
Removal
If you're concerned about the environmental impact
of the way you dispose of waste, what methods of waste removal are more eco-friendly?
Donate Unwanted Possessions
After a spring-clean, don't just bin
the things you no longer need if they're still in good condition. Charity shops and jumble sales would welcome any
donations, and the added benefit is that you'd be helping a good cause. Many local councils are also prepared to
pick up bulkier household items like old furniture or electrical goods to be given to the less
privileged.
Reuse Objects
Reusing household waste is far superior to recycling. There's a wealth of
possibilities of how you can reuse rubbish from using old containers to do craft projects with children or to store
foodstuffs or stationery. Plant pots can be made from the most unlikely waste from old wheelbarrows to lidless
teapots. They won't cost you a penny and will make eye-catching additions to your garden.
Recycling
Most local authorities offer kerbside collections of rubbish separated into
different materials such as paper, glass, aluminium, etc. Unfortunately, some still ends up on
landfills.
If you have recently had a clear-out or have missed your area's collection day,
Waste Express is a national waste removal company which operates 7 days a week across the whole of the UK. They
have a response time of 2-24 hours and can handle most types of waste, irrespective of size, ranging from domestic
to commercial waste including rubbish from construction work or shop-fitting and electrical waste. Unlike the hire
of a skip, labour costs are included in their fee so it can be a much more cost-effective solution. You also have
an iron-clad guarantee they're environmentally friendly since 90% of waste is diverted from landfill
sites.
Making Compost
Garden cuttings and organic foodstuffs can be used to make compost. The resulting mulch is a non-toxic, natural fertiliser for your garden and plant
pots. If you don't need it all, you can give it away to family, friends or neighbours or even donate it to a
local park.
The Benefits of Anaerobic Digestion Plants
The number of anaerobic digestion plants in the UK has increased by over 500%
since 2013, and these plants are said to be the future of eco-friendly waste disposal. Unlike landfills, the gases
resulting from decomposition are captured to make biogas, an alternative energy source whilst the remaining solid
residue can be made into organic fertilisers.
Most people nowadays would think twice before simply putting rubbish in their
dustbins. Waste Express are on hand to help with your eco-friendly waste removal goals – whether you are an individual, a family or a business owner.
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