Author: Gayan Dahanayake

Recycling is a practice that can be done by anyone at any place. It all starts by recycling everyday objects that you frequently use at home or work. At Vonvil Junk,our number one priority is to keep both the environment and people free of any rubbish that can cause harm. Since we offer not only the best services but also use green practices, most people often ask us on how they can start or improve their recycling process.

1. Organisation

A recycling system whether done at home or work will have low noticeable results when done in a single stream. Some people would rather put all the waste in one container and later sort them out. You can use less energy, time and prevent confusion by having different recycling streams for putting all your waste in an organised manner. By labelling each container, even family members will have a clear understanding of where they should dispose their waste.

2. Reuse

Not all waste needs to be thrown away. Sorting your trash can give you an idea of which material can be reused and also prevent contamination. Instead of throwing everything away, create a mentality where at least some items from your junk get reused. Use magazines and cans for creating a DIY project. Old shirts and towels are great for dusting around the house. Plastic bags make an excellent lining for covering dustbins while old toothbrushes make great items for shaping eyebrows, cleaning crevices and applying hair colour at home.

3. Clean your bins

Most people think that just because bins store rubbish and waste they rarely need to be cleaned. Dirty containers can cause contamination and are breeding grounds for pests and other harmful microorganism. Keep infections and parasites at bay by wiping or rinsing all your waste containers. When doing general cleaning don’t forget to give a good scrubbing to your bins.

4. Know your recycling company

Not all recycling company will collect any of your trash. Some are not experts in managing hazardous waste or in clearing offices. Find out what services are acceptable by your rubbish clearance company and how they dispose of the collected waste.

5. Keep your garbage dry

Water or extra moisture adds weight to your waste, create a perfect breeding environment for germs and deteriorate items that could have been recycled. Therefore, avoid including wet items in your recycling bins.

Conclusion;

Use any of these tips to create better recycling practices.

Did you know that it is estimated that businesses in the United Kingdom could save over £6 billion if they improved on the waste that they use their resources and was more careful on how they recycled.

Recycling is not just for the home and there are many benefits for being able to do this. You will create less waste, save the company some money and it is quite simple to set up.

You can find a service provider that will help you with storage containers and a collection service.

You can promote recycling around the workplace through email and posters informing staff of how they can help, where to recycle and what can be put in certain containers. Locate your containers in a place that staff can easily find and get to encourage as much as possible.

You can also collect unwanted items for charity if they are still in working order and will benefit someone else.

There are also other things that you can do in order to cut the amount of waste down drastically. These include

• Using mugs and glasses instead of throw-away plastic which will build up very quickly
• Use only recycled paper in the office, most companies will offer this option
• Reduce the amount of paper that you use by printing on both sides
• Refill or recycle your printer ink cartridges rather than keep buying new ones that produce more waste
• Try to find an office supplier that offers recycled products, for instance stationary

By using less and buying more environmentally friendly products you are well on your way to doing your bit for the planet. For any recycling advice or rubbish removal tips, please get in contact with us today.

Did you know that around 70% of the waste that you throw out on a daily basis could be recycled? This will save rubbish going to landfill sites and it will help the environment. It will also save your local council some money.

There are a number of things that you can recycle from old wood, food waste and even electronic goods that no longer work.

Here are some quick tips for you of how you can improve your recycling at home.

First of all, make sure you have some storage space to put your recycling in. This can be bags, boxes or a separate bin.

With any carboard boxes, flatten them out so that you will have more space to fit more stuff in. All forms of paper and card can be recycled so put this all together for collection.

Most plastic bottles, whatever the product can be recycled. Be sure to check the lids though as these are not always recyclable
. It should state this on the product packaging.

A lot of metal items are also recyclable. Deodorant cans, food tins and aluminum foil can go in the same container. Be sure to rinse out food tins so you do not create an unpleasant smell or unwanted attention from scavengers if it is left outside.

You may have a recycling point in your local borough. Check the local council website for information on this. You can also entre your postcode and find out what dates your recycling will be collected so you can keep on track.

Of course, there will be a limed amount to what you can dispose of on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

If you have an unusual amount of waste which is too much for your local collection, it is recommended that you hire the services of a local, licensed rubbish removal company to take away your unwanted items in an ethical and environmentally friendly manner.