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RECYCLING & WASTE MANAGEMENT Launch of new HazBin service S eptember saw the launch of our new hazardous waste collection service called the ‘HazBin’. Recent changes to waste regulations have brought about a ban on businesses disposing of hazardous waste with the normal waste stream. As a result of these changes, Hills waste collection staff identified the opportunity to provide a specific collection service to assist their customers. The HazBin is a 60 litre plastic container designed for the safe storage and collection of hazardous wastes, such as aerosol cans, bleach bottles, batteries and fluorescent lights, from business premises. The new ‘HazBin’ “We are really excited to be able to add the Hazbin to our range of services and the reaction from customers has been very positive,” said Richard Bond, Sales Manager. “We are always looking for opportunities to expand our services.” New equipment improves efficiency Thorny Down Transfer Station recently took delivery of a new Volvo 360º tracked excavator which is fitted with a cab that can be raised and lowered hydraulically and a grab for picking up waste. The addition of the hydraulic cab helps the driver work at the same height as the vehicle being loaded, increasing safety and reducing the potential for damage being caused to vehicles. The grab allows the careful selection and placement of waste, again helping provide a safer working environment. “The new machine is a very welcome addition at Thorny Down. It has helped improve operator comfort and shortened the loading time of the Company’s bulk artics. Due to the improved visibility, better weights of the paper and cardboard mix are also being achieved,” said Martyn Parfitt, Recycling Manager. Still in Bloom Hanging baskets at Amesbury HRC, planted up using Warrior compost, were showing no signs of fading away – despite that fact that these pictures were taken at the beginning of November. Their display certainly helped to sell a lot more compost from the site. The new equipment in operation at Thorny Down 8 intouch
Think about it – reduce, reuse, recycle Steve Burns, Recycling Contracts Manager In 2005/06 Hills recycled 12.3 million plastic bottles, the equivalent to 65 for every household in Wiltshire. Cliff Carter, Recycling Promotions Manager In 2005/06 Hills recycled 41,665,400 cans, saving enough energy to power 5.5million 60 watt light bulbs for 24 hours, or if placed end to end would be approximately 3,800 miles long. Waste Warrior does Machu Picchu! Hills recently sponsored the Macmillan Cancer Relief’s Peru Cycling Challenge where participants cycled for 6 consecutive days from Lake Titicaca up to Machu Picchu which is 4,338m above sea level. Nick Fiore, one of the participants and a business associate of the Company, agreed to wear the T-shirt and the helmet to secure his sponsorship. The number of cardboard bales Hills produced at the MRF in Compton Bassett in 2005/06 was 1.9 x the height of Ben Nevis, or put another way – laid end to end they would reach from the MRF to Hilmarton. Alex Marland, Waste Collection Manager intouch 9
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