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RECYCLING & WASTE MANAGEMENT<br />
Launch of new HazBin service<br />
S<br />
eptember saw the launch of our new hazardous waste collection<br />
service called the ‘HazBin’.<br />
Recent changes to waste regulations<br />
have brought about a ban on businesses disposing of hazardous waste<br />
with the normal waste stream.<br />
As a result of these changes, <strong>Hills</strong> waste collection staff identified the<br />
opportunity to provide a specific collection service to assist their<br />
customers.<br />
The HazBin is a 60 litre plastic container designed for the safe storage<br />
and collection of hazardous wastes, such as aerosol cans, bleach<br />
bottles, batteries and fluorescent lights, from business premises.<br />
The new<br />
‘HazBin’<br />
“We are really excited to be able to add the Hazbin to our range of<br />
services and the reaction from customers has been very positive,” said<br />
Richard Bond, Sales Manager. “We are always looking for opportunities<br />
to expand our services.”<br />
New equipment improves<br />
efficiency<br />
Thorny Down Transfer Station recently took delivery of a new Volvo 360º<br />
tracked excavator which is fitted with a cab that can be raised and lowered<br />
hydraulically and a grab for picking up waste.<br />
The addition of the hydraulic cab helps the driver work at the same height<br />
as the vehicle being loaded, increasing safety and reducing the potential for<br />
damage being caused to vehicles. The grab allows the careful selection and<br />
placement of waste, again helping provide a safer working environment.<br />
“The new machine is a very welcome addition at Thorny Down. It has<br />
helped improve operator comfort and shortened the loading time of the<br />
Company’s bulk artics. Due to the improved visibility, better weights of the<br />
paper and cardboard mix are also being achieved,” said Martyn Parfitt,<br />
Recycling Manager.<br />
Still in<br />
Bloom<br />
Hanging baskets at Amesbury HRC, planted<br />
up using Warrior compost, were showing no<br />
signs of fading away – despite that fact that<br />
these pictures were taken at the beginning<br />
of November. Their display certainly helped<br />
to sell a lot more compost from the site.<br />
The new equipment in operation at Thorny Down<br />
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