Waste operatives ‘pinged’ by the NHS app were being forced to isolate if they came into close contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19. But all that changed when the government gave them a reprieve.

However, there are some rules they need to follow. Instead of isolating, they have to take daily tests and exemptions only apply to staff who’ve had both vaccines.

In April, we explored the issue of fly tippers following a shocking BBC documentary which asked why so few offenders end up in court. Fly tipping is the illegal deposit of any waste onto land that does not have a licence to accept it.

And perhaps the situation hasn’t really improved since then given the horrifying number of news reports about fly tipping. But are the £50,000 fines and prison sentences strong enough?

Recycling is one of our best hopes of protecting the planet and reducing damage to it. You might think recycling is simply putting rubbish in a bin or giving something else a new lease of life by re-using it.

But there’s more to it than that and recycling also has to be done correctly. Many things can go in a bin, but there are different coloured bins to consider. And it’s not a one-size-fits-all when it comes to what councils can take. Some local authorities will be able to collect certain items in recycling bins while others won’t. 

CBS Sounds is a new monthly podcast where we combine expert opinions, engaging conversation and some fun along the way. We will explore a wide range of industries and meet guests who can teach us something new and offer interesting insights.

We’re talking renovation in our first ever CBS Sounds podcast. David Chicken, from Recruital and TwelveTalent recruitment agencies, tells us how CBS Waste helped him transform his office.

Renovators have been putting their time and skills to good use during lockdown and projects have been something of an unlikely saviour. And this has come at a time where many of us have been scratching our heads wondering what to do with so many restrictions in place.

Many of us like to undertake a project and have the satisfaction of using skills, money and determination to complete a transformation. People like to do renovation work on houses, but some take on bigger projects.

Flood and fire victims go through some of the most traumatic events imaginable which can completely devastate their lives. Even in lockdown, flood and fire victims who saw their homes ripped apart.

Storm Christoph struck in January, just two weeks into lockdown, which prompted evacuations of homes in the North West and North Wales. But there was initial confusion as to what people were supposed to do. Could they stay with friends? Did they have to stay in their bubbles? And what could response teams do?

Waste collection services have an unlikely part to play in all working schemes. Until July 19th, and possibly beyond, some people will continue to be asked to work from home.

And on the flip side, others are either back in the office already or returning soon at least part-time. There are also hybrid working schemes already in place at some firms. And some of us may already be working from home for life.

Waste collection is important and there are many reasons why. For example, you might have been having a clear out so you can finally say goodbye to years worth of clutter.

And if you hand your waste to a reputable company such as CBS Waste, you will be safe in the knowledge it will be recycled or disposed of safely and legally.

Waste disposal is a job that is fairly self-explanatory. If you have garden or domestic waste that needs taking away, you can call out a company like CBS Waste to help. 

We provide Waster Transfer Notices on all our jobs so you know that your waste is not being fly tipped. But there is one thing that you might not be aware of.