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Hazardous Waste Disposal Guide
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October 2026 • 7 min read

Hazardous Waste Disposal Guide

How to Dispose of Hazardous Waste Safely Hazardous waste needs more careful handling than everyday rubbish. From chemical solvents and industrial oils to batteries and contaminated materials, disposing of these substances incorrectly can put people, property and the environment at risk. If your business produces hazardous waste, you’re responsible for making sure it’s identified, stored […]

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Construction Waste Disposal Guide
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October 2026 • 8 min read

Construction Waste Disposal Guide

How to Manage and Dispose of Construction Waste Construction projects can generate a surprising amount of waste, from rubble and timber offcuts to demolition materials. Without a clear plan, these materials can quickly take up valuable space, increase disposal costs and disrupt work on site. Effective construction waste management helps you keep projects organised, recover […]

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Builders Skip Sizes, Costs and What They Hold
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October 2026 • 9 min read

Builders Skip Sizes, Costs and What They Hold

Builders Skips: Sizes, Costs and What They Hold Builders skips are a familiar sight on construction sites for good reason. They are large enough to handle building waste without taking up the space of a roll-on roll-off container. But exactly how big is a builders skip, how much does it hold and how much does […]

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Waste Transfer Notes and Waste Duty of Care Explained
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October 2026 • 10 min read

Waste Transfer Notes and Waste Duty of Care Explained

Waste Transfer Notes and Waste Duty of Care Explained When waste leaves your business, your responsibility doesn’t leave with it. A waste transfer note records what is being handed over, who is taking it and when responsibility for the waste changes hands. For businesses producing or handling non-hazardous waste, keeping that information is an important […]

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Digital Waste Tracking starts 1 October
Legislation
September 2026 • 1 min read

Digital Waste Tracking starts 1 October

New UK digital waste tracking requirements are coming into effect from 1 October. For now, the new digital obligations sit with the accepting site, rather than the waste producer or carrier. For our customers, it’s simple: please continue to provide accurate information with every load, including your EWC codes, waste description, site and carrier details, […]

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Eight consecutive years of PAS 402 certification
Company News
September 2026 • 1 min read

Eight consecutive years of PAS 402 certification

Westminster Waste has successfully achieved recertification to the PAS 402 resource management performance standard for the eighth consecutive year. The latest recertification recognises our continued commitment to maintaining high standards across our resource management operations at our Belvedere facility. PAS 402 provides a framework for waste management organisations to demonstrate their performance in areas including […]

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The Waste Management Hierarchy Explained
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September 2026 • 9 min read

The Waste Management Hierarchy Explained

The waste hierarchy ranks the different ways of managing waste from the most environmentally preferable to the least: prevention, preparing for re-use, recycling, other recovery and, finally, disposal. For businesses, that means looking beyond the question, “Can this be recycled?” and asking instead: could the waste have been avoided in the first place? Could the […]

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Waste Carrier Licences: What Businesses Need To Know
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September 2026 • 7 min read

Waste Carrier Licences: What Businesses Need To Know

If your business transports waste, there’s a good chance you need to be registered with the Environment Agency. That doesn’t just apply to waste collection companies – builders, landscapers, clearance companies and businesses moving their own commercial waste can also fall within the rules. “Waste carrier licence” is the term most people use, although technically […]

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How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Skip?
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September 2026 • 10 min read

How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Skip?

As a broad UK benchmark, skip hire commonly costs between £125 and £320 per week for frequently used domestic sizes. However, the final price can be higher for larger skips, London delivery locations, specialist waste or bookings that require a road permit. In this guide, we explain what goes into the cost of skip hire, […]

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London’s C&D Waste Problem
Sustainability
July 2026 • 3 min read

London’s C&D Waste Problem

Construction and demolition waste accounts for more than 60% of all waste generated in England. With the capital's development pipeline at record levels, the decisions made on London's sites in 2026 will define how far the industry moves toward genuine circularity.

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Ready for Summer — New RORO Containers Join the Westminster Waste Fleet
Company News
May 2026 • 1 min read

Ready for Summer — New RORO Containers Join the Westminster Waste Fleet

With London's construction season in full swing, we've added a fresh batch of tracked and weighed roll on-off containers to our fleet — ready to go to work on your site.

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Enclosed Skips — The Smarter Choice for London Sites
Company News
April 2026 • 1 min read

Enclosed Skips — The Smarter Choice for London Sites

Our enclosed skip range is growing. With fully lidded containers that keep waste secure, dry and contained, they're the preferred choice for urban sites, residential areas and projects where a standard open skip just isn't appropriate.

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Topping Out at Minerva House — Westminster Waste and Morrisroe
Case Study
November 2025 • 1 min read

Topping Out at Minerva House — Westminster Waste and Morrisroe

Working in partnership with Morrisroe, we're proud to have supported this landmark riverside redevelopment from early strip-out and demolition through to construction — including barge movements via the Thames.

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Simpler Recycling Is Here – How Does Your Business Measure Up?
Legislation
July 2025 • 1 min read

Simpler Recycling Is Here – How Does Your Business Measure Up?

New recycling rules are now in effect. All businesses must separate paper, card, plastics and food waste. Not sure if your setup is compliant? Westminster Waste is here to help.

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Is Your Business Ready for Simpler Recycling in 2025?
Legislation
November 2024 • 1 min read

Is Your Business Ready for Simpler Recycling in 2025?

From 31st March 2025, businesses across England needed to meet the requirements of Simpler Recycling. Here's what you needed to know to stay compliant and ahead of the curve.

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Congratulations to David Tucker — Freeman of the City of London
Company News
October 2024 • 1 min read

Congratulations to David Tucker — Freeman of the City of London

Westminster Waste is proud to celebrate David Tucker's admission as a Freeman of the City of London — a prestigious civic honour recognising his outstanding contribution to business and the community.

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Leading the Charge for Zero Waste
Sustainability
September 2024 • 1 min read

Leading the Charge for Zero Waste

As we observe Zero Waste Week, it's an ideal time for businesses to rethink their waste management practices. Westminster Waste's commitment goes beyond collection — we strive for 100% diversion from landfill.

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One Year at Belvedere!
Company News
November 2023 • 1 min read

One Year at Belvedere!

Celebrating our first anniversary at our Belvedere facility with significant recycling milestones and continued fleet growth.

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Westminster Waste
June 2026

Ever wonder what happens after waste leaves your site? At Westminster Waste, material is transported to our Belvedere facility where it's processed, separated for recycling and then transported to various outlets to create new materials — or, in the case of residual waste, to create usable energy.

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Westminster Waste
May 2026

Summer is one of the busiest periods across construction and commercial projects. More movements on site means more pressure on logistics, collections and turnaround times. Our focus stays simple — reliable service, fast response and supporting projects of every size.

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Westminster Waste
April 2026

We've taken delivery of additional enclosed skips, with all decals and branding now completed — ready for delivery to new and existing customers across London and the South East.

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Westminster Waste
October 2024

We're incredibly proud to celebrate David Tucker FCILT, who has received his City of London Freedom, becoming the youngest Freeman of the City of London by redemption to The Worshipful Company of Carmen.

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