What is the competition looking for?The competition will crown the UK’s best-looking bin workers, with 12 winners featuring in a limited-edition charity calendar for 2026. Anyone can apply! Bin workers of all genders, ages, and backgrounds are welcome. You don’t have to work on a bin lorry itself; it can be anyone behind the scenes, too. Funds raised from...
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HSE reveals rise in waste sector for non-fatal injuries
According to a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report, the number of non-fatal injuries to waste sector workers increased by 2% in 2022-23. The report states that there were 1,616 injuries in the past year, compared to 1,580 in 2021-22. The overall percentage of employees who experienced non-fatal injuries in the workplace was around 3.3%....
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Waste Quote Supermarket launches wasteExpert.io
WASTE QUOTE SUPERMARKET has launched its price and service comparison product to allow energy brokers, affiliates and other third party intermediaries to connect their customers to waste management service providers. This will enable them to make substantial savings on their customers’ behalf and earn generous commissions. The new wasteExpert.io white label platform, developed by tech...
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Major UK acquisition for US firm
IMPACT Environmental Group (IEG) has acquired Duraflex, the brand behind Chesterfield-based Container Components Europe. It is the US firm’s second acquisition in the UK since acquiring Egbert H. Taylor & Co Ltd in November 2021. The decision to purchase Duraflex is part of IEG’s global strategy to build a comprehensive waste solutions organisation that caters...