Black Friday is popular, but whether it will also be a green Friday is another matter. Physical and digital tug of wars for products are about to break out in stores and over the internet. But is there a case to say this annual event is better for the economy than the planet?

So just how much Black Friday waste will there be? And how can a company like CBS Waste help? 

You should be prioritising a clearout for Christmas. The festive season is nearly upon us and with just weeks left until the big day, time is running out if you want to free up valuable space in your home and garden.

With Covid restrictions easing, we can realistically expect a more ‘normal’ Christmas with no Rule of Six, Christmas bubbles or tier systems to contend with. But why should a clearout for Christmas be so high on your list?

Illegal waste disposal is simply more than just the ugly sight of furniture and rubbish bags in wooded areas. Rectifying fly tipping comes at a cost to local councils and thousands upon thousands of pounds are spent every year doing so.

But do you know the true personal cost of illegal waste disposal? Do the courts have the power to impose more than just fines to people who dump waste illegally? And can someone still be liable for waste, even when it’s left their property? We reveal all.

It’s important that we understand bonfire laws. Not least because we could cause harm to our bank balances, our neighbours and more importantly, the environment. We should enjoy Bonfire Night, a tradition that dates back 400 years, but it shouldn’t come at a price. 

In this blog, we answer the burning questions around bonfire laws and give you advice about where you can hold one, what you can put on them and what you can do with waste that can’t go on a bonfire.

Halloween is upon us and while having some spooky fun is important, it’s also vital for us to do our bit for the planet and aim for a zero waste Halloween.

Plastic tubs, fancy dress costumes and not least pumpkins are familiar sights associated with this time of year. Not to mention the odd sign in the window saying “No Trick or Treaters”!

No matter how high the fine or the potential prison sentence, it doesn’t seem to put fly tippers off. Even more country lanes and lay-bys have become rubbish dumps which is why more drastic measures are needed to stamp out fly tippers.

Fly tipping has even been happening right under our noses in Huntingdon, just a few miles from our offices at CBS Waste in nearby St Ives. And unsurprisingly, local authorities up and down the country have had enough. 

It won’t come as a surprise to know that the origin of the expression ‘hitting all the right notes’ is musical. But in our case, we hit all the ‘write notes’ – that’s not a spelling mistake because a Waste Transfer Notice is something we pride ourselves on here at CBS Waste.

Fly tipping has always been a problem in the United Kingdom, but it seems like some offenders just haven’t got the memo. Time and again, local newspapers report stories about the issue and in Winchester, the shortage of HGV drivers has been blamed.

By Ellis Ranger

There’s now a dedicated month in the year for fixing sewers and seas. And this is only the third time that this event has been marked. Forget October, this month is Unblocktober and it has a very important part to play in waste disposal.

Unblocktober is a month long campaign and awareness month birthed in 2019 with the idea of encouraging people to improve the health of their drains, sewers and seas. Initially starting with around 4,500 people on their induction, last year saw over 14,000 people take part and this year they’re aiming for even more.

The autumn is one of the best times of year to have a clearout and with Christmas on the horizon, why not make some space now for the presents you’ll receive on December 25th?

You can now skip the hassle with CBS Waste and our team have produced an ultimate skip guide that answers all your questions.