Video tapes are familiar to most people that are old enough to be parents, but are very rarely seen any more. They quickly got superseded by DVDs as a superior format, and now even the DVD is fading into the past with streaming services reigning supreme. Old video tapes can be donated to charity shops,…
Understanding how to dispose of waste in your home or business can make a huge difference in avoiding future problems. A common thing people get wrong is cooking oils and fats. So, how should you dispose of cooking oil? Cooking oil should be disposed of with general waste. Fat solidifies as it cools so must…
Most people take their car to their nearest tyre workshop or use a mobile fitter when their tyre tread runs down or they get a puncture. That means the company dispose of the old tyre (or tyres) on your behalf. What if you’ve got an old tyre lying around though, how do you dispose of…
Technology is slowly allowing us to replace the use of keys as a means of securing our property, but the vast majority of use still use them to access our homes, vehicles and other property. Sometimes keys are damaged, copies are required and old keys are surplus to requirements. How do you dispose of them…
Burning rubbish in residential gardens is a polarising activity. Some people consider it to be normal, while others see it as a selfish, anti-social activity that creates pollution. What are the rules around outdoor fires in residential areas? There are no specific rules about times you can burn rubbish in gardens. However, you cannot risk…
Light bulbs used to be chucked in the bin with other waste for collection in the weekly kerbside collection. These days recycling of light bulbs is possible, and many types of modern bulb should not go into general waste. Let’s take a look in more detail about disposal of light bulbs. Dispose of older, incandescent…
It’s hard to find a supermarket without a corner of the car park dedicated to recycling bins. Compared to other retailers, supermarkets have been trailblazers in leading the revolution in helping us all dispose of our waste responsibly. Supermarket recycle centres almost all offer cardboard, plastic and metal recycling, with a growing number now having…
Composting garden waste materials can create organic fertiliser to use in your garden. However, we’ve all had to deal with invasive weeds and other plants that seem to have no good uses. The good news is that you can use your garden’s weeds to create future plant life, including flowers, grass, trees, and more. You…
Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of rubbish in your bins when it comes around to kerbside collections. We all know that we need to do our bit, especially in reducing what goes to landfill. Getting a compost bin in your garden is a great first step in significantly reducing waste. Sheffield…