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Advice on waste containers and recycling, with the latest from across IEG.
Commercial Bin Size Guide: What Size Bin Does Your Business Need?
Buy a bin that is too small and it overflows between collections. Buy one that is too big and you pay for space you…
Workplace Recycling Rules Across the UK: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Workplace recycling law is not the same across the UK. If you run sites in more than one nation, each one needs to follow…
Simpler Recycling Fines and Enforcement: What Businesses Could Face
Is there a fine for not separating your workplace waste in England? The short answer is that there is no fixed penalty for Simpler…
Food Waste Bins for Businesses: What You Need and What to Buy
Food waste is the stream that catches many workplaces out. In England, it must be kept separate even if you do not have a…
Recycling Bins for Small Businesses: Get Ready for March 2027
If your business has fewer than 10 full-time equivalent staff and operates in England, you have until 31 March 2027 to start separating your…
Simpler Recycling for Small Businesses: What Changes on 31 March 2027
From 31 March 2027, the temporary exemption for the smallest businesses in England comes to an end. If you have fewer than 10 full-time…
Replacing a Bin: Replacement Commercial Bins, Lids and Spare Parts
A cracked lid, a seized castor or a split body does not always mean you need a new bin. Here is how to decide…
Buy Bins in the UK: Commercial Wheelie Bins and Waste Containers
Looking to buy bins in the UK for a business, site or public space? IEG supplies commercial wheelie bins and waste containers from 240…
Why firms must help the public sector create social value
It wasn’t too long ago that local authorities and private sector companies operated in isolation. In the case of Taylor bins, a local authority…
Sustainable coating refurb revnue boost
The decision to swap paint for powder has changed the fortunes of Worcester-based container manufacturer Egbert Taylor, as the firm reports a revenue increase…