Blog: Waste

10 shocking facts about waste

With the UK’s population continuing to grow, the waste industry is under increasing pressure, and the need for innovative, sustainable solutions has never been greater. From staggering statistics to surprising insights, check out our 10 shocking waste facts that might just change the way you think about rubbish.

Luke Haskell
20/03/2025
Commercial Waste Management, Grab Hire, Materials Recovery Facility, Recycling, Skip hire, Waste
Meet Barney Brooks, Operations Administrator

Barney joined TJ Waste in February as an Operations Administrator and is enjoying learning all about the waste industry. Outside of work Barney is an avid football fan and plays five-a-side once a week. He also enjoys live music, Formula 1 and MotoGP.

Luke Haskell
13/03/2025
Company, Fleet, Staff, Waste
Skip hire for construction

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.

Luke Haskell
19/02/2025
Construction, Materials Recovery Facility, Skip hire, Waste, Waste Disposal
Our guide to waste permits

If you’re looking to hire a skip, but you don’t have a driveway or anywhere that’s accessible to house it on your property, you’ll need a waste permit that will allow you to have it placed on the road in front of your house.

Luke Haskell
14/02/2025
Permits, Skip hire, Waste
Let TJ take care of your commercial waste management

Struggling with commercial waste management? We provide tailored solutions to manage your company’s waste efficiently and in line with legal requirements.

Luke Haskell
05/02/2025
Commercial Waste Management, Materials Recovery Facility, Recycling, Skips, Waste
5 top tips for successful waste management

All companies must have plans in place to manage their waste to ensure it is disposed of correctly. Choose TJ for your commercial waste management requirements and we’ll take care of everything.

Luke Haskell
06/01/2025
Commercial Waste Management, Confidental Waste, Hazardous waste, Recycling, Skip hire, Waste
Top tips to make your business more eco friendly

With more and more companies striving to achieve carbon-neutral status, it’s your responsibility to recycle as much as you can. Check out our top tips for making your business more eco friendly…

Luke Haskell
24/10/2024
Commercial Waste Management, Company, Recycling, Skip hire, Waste
Our guide to hazardous waste disposal

Trust TJ to take care of your hazardous waste; we’re experts in this area and can facilitate the transfer of these materials to a safe and appropriate facility for dismantling, reuse and disposal.

Luke Haskell
23/09/2024
Commercial Waste Management, Materials Recovery Facility, Recycling, Skip hire, Waste
Our guide to Managing waste in an office environment

Efficient waste management is crucial for any office, ensuring a clean, sustainable and productive work environment. Check out our comprehensive guide to managing waste effectively in your office…

Luke Haskell
12/09/2024
Commercial Waste Management, Materials Recovery Facility, Recycling, Waste
How to fill a skip...

Although you may not believe it, there are methods for filling a skip that will enable you to fit more in, giving you even better value for money. We’ve put together a step-by-step guide to how to best load your skip to maximise space!

Luke Haskell
04/09/2024
Materials Recovery Facility, Recycling, Skip hire, Waste
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