Septic Tank Pump Out Explained
The septic tank pump-out process can be complex. It’s also an activity that very few – if any – people enjoy doing, as it involves waste that many people hope never to see again. Septic waste includes a variety of liquid waste, including raw sewage, sludge, effluent, and scum. Septic tanks act as holding tanks […]
Emergency Spill Kits: Key Information and Essential Items
Emergency spill kits are an essential item for any business or household that deals with liquid substances or store liquids. Workplaces that deal with hazardous chemicals are especially prone to spills. For them, a spill kit can be a matter of life or death. Spill kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They […]
Common Soil Contamination Warning Signs
Soil contamination poses dangers to both human life and the environment. It is made worse when waste is improperly disposed of through negligent and unlawful waste management practices. It’s important to understand the signs of contaminated soil. There are a number of common signs that anyone can read. Many of these signs are intuitive as […]
8 ways to get graffiti off your walls
Getting graffiti off your household or business walls is not as arduous or as complex as you might think. Graffiti can be an unwanted and unsightly presence on house or business walls. Although the artist might be happy with their handiwork, the wall’s owner might find it a nuisance at best. These spray-canned projects can […]
How Skip Bin Hiring Works
Hiring a skip bin can be daunting. Many rush into hiring a skip without knowing what they’re receiving or how the process works. But it does not have to be this way. Hiring a skip can be as easy as any other office bin. It’s just about understanding the waste management process. Affordable skip bin […]
What is E-Waste Recycling
Both households and businesses have many ways to improve their recycling of electronic waste (e-waste). This is because large e-waste items, like your old refrigerator or television, are usually disposed of once they’re no longer needed. Small waste items, like old cell phone chargers and flat batteries, tend to pile up. I know I have […]
How to dispose of hazardous waste
Hazardous waste threatens human health, safety, well-being, and life. It’s obviously something that you’d want to avoid, so how to correctly dispose of hazardous waste should be considered. The familiar symbol of hazardous waste might be the disastrous fallouts from nuclear reactors or old asbestos. But there are other subtle and dangerous examples, like your […]
Waste Management in Australia
Australian waste management systems match its unique global economic position. As a relatively modern and dynamic nation, Australia produces a great deal of both business and household waste. In fact, according to a 2018 National Waste Report, Australia “produces more waste than the average Western country.” This is both alarming and understandable, given the makeup […]
Everything You Need to Know about Waste Audits
Waste audits can help many businesses become more profitable and more sustainable. Waste audits help businesses better understand their waste streams so that better waste management practices can be put in place. If you still need to decide whether a waste audit is necessary, consider the amount of paper waste disposed of by businesses annually. […]
What is Construction and Demolition Waste?
Construction and demolition waste are not polar opposites, even if one means to build and the other means to destroy. Construction waste refers to everything that needs to be disposed of while making a new product. In contrast, demolition waste is created when something is destroyed. So, if a builder has to move a rock […]