Neil joined TJ in 2004, starting as a transport operator coordinating the daily vehicle movements. Within 10 years he was promoted to Director and is now responsible for leading the transport operations. Outside of work, Neil loves spending time with his family and watching his two sons play sports. What does your role involve? Although […]
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Are you home schooling your kids during the COVID-19 pandemic? Why not try our fun recycling worksheet? It’s entertaining as well as informative! Suitable for Primary-aged children. Simply print out the pdf and get started! DOWNLOAD AND PRINT! TJ Waste provides a range of waste and recycling services, such as skip hire, grab hire, commercial […]
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The UK waste industry faces greater challenges each year as the population grows. We’re producing more and more waste but we’re also striving to manage the processes in better ways to limit the impact on our environment. Read on to discover 10 shocking waste facts that will blow your mind… 1. Each person in the […]
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It seems like everyone is making the most of their extra time at home at the moment, with many people committing to home and garden improvements to keep themselves occupied. Whether you’re undertaking the project yourself or have employed someone to do it for you (with social distancing in mind) it’s a very useful thing […]
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Recycling has taken place in various forms throughout history, with the Romans recycling bronze coins into statues and the first record of paper recycling taking place in Japan in 1031. Recycling grew out of necessity in the 1900s, particularly during WW1 and WW2 when things were not readily available. Recycling really started to take off […]
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Since the ease of lockdown restrictions on 13 May, the property market has been allowed to get moving again, albeit slowly and with caution. It means that those who were part way through house sales and purchases when everything ground to a halt on 20 March, are now able to proceed. This is great news […]
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Identity theft is a huge concern and a crime that has increased significantly in recent years. It is now more important than ever that companies, big and small, are doing all they can to ensure their confidential waste is disposed of properly and in line with current regulations. Although it may be stories of digital […]
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The announcement of the COVID-19 lockdown sent shockwaves through the country and many businesses had to temporarily close their doors. But what about those who didn’t? TJ is on the list of companies providing essential services and as such was expected to keep operating. Here we speak to TJ’s chairman Terry Higgins about how they’ve […]
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Most people have hired a skip or thought about hiring one in the past. If you have the need for one, now is a great time to do it as we can’t really do much else so we may as well use this time to do something productive! Whether you’re taking on some DIY projects, […]
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During the coronavirus lockdown period, there’s been a surge in fly-tipping in some parts of the UK, with the Countryside Alliance reporting a 300% rise in some areas following the closure of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs). This increase in fly-tipping has put additional pressure on local authorities who may already be finding it challenging […]
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