Blog: Waste

Adam joined the TJ team in May and is enjoying the great office atmosphere and team spirit. Outside of work Adam enjoys socialising with friends and family and supporting a friend with charity fundraising for Wessex Cancer.

Everywhere you look, people are renovating their houses, having building work done or revamping their garden or driveway! It seems that the pandemic has made us refocus on things closer to home and that improving our houses and gardens has become a priority.

At a time when sustainability is high on the agenda, it’s time to think about all the ways in which we can make a difference.

Spring is here, so what better time to get on with that project or clear out? Easter is fast-approaching too, so if you have time off for the long weekend or over the school holidays, it would be a great time to get busy in your home or garden.

The UK is the ninth largest manufacturing nation in the world, with the total value of UK manufacturers’ product sales totalling £396.6 billion in 2019. Manufacturing equates to 11% of the UK’s GVA and employs 2.7 million people.

Owain joined the TJ team as an apprentice in November 2021 and is enjoying the combination of learning and on-the-job training. Outside of work he enjoys playing football, running and trips to the gym.

From small to large-scale construction projects, residential to commercial, alterations to building from scratch,  this type of work requires a lot of materials and produces a variety of waste which needs to be handled and disposed of in the correct way.

Gareth joined the TJ team last month and is enjoying learning the ropes. Outside of work he is a part-time streamer, which sees him painting gaming models online, and he also enjoys making his own dance music.

Dani joined TJ recently after opting for a career change following 15 years in the hospitality industry. Outside of work she keeps active with trips to the gym and also enjoys shopping, travelling and keeping her home in tip top shape!

Demolition companies undertake a range of different activities, which are usually centred around dismantling buildings and structures. Using anything from basic hand tools to larger plant and machinery, they strip out fittings before demolishing or dismantling the unsafe or obsolete premises.