Monthly Archives: April 2020

As you are aware, we are working hard to keep our collections as consistent as possible during this difficult time. However, with the VE Day May bank holiday fast approaching on Friday 8th May, we have made some minor changes to our collection schedule. As such, we will NOT be making any waste collections on Friday 8th…

In the waste industry it isn't unheard of for fires to unexpectedly break out. By nature, recycling and waste depots contain a high volume of mixed materials, including paper, card and wood, all of which can easily catch fire. Add to this movement by shovels, tipping pressures and the potential for rogue flammable items to…

Back in March, even before lockdown was announced, panic buying was rife. It started out as an assault on loo roll and hand sanitiser but before we knew it, eggs, soap and tinned food, (to name a few), became as precious as gold dust. The rumour mill was in full swing and talk of forthcoming…

Wednesday 22nd April is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Five decades ago a group of campaigners took part in a protest demanding reform to address environmental degredation. Since then, the world’s spotlight has been shining brightly on the main issues that have had an impact on our planet. From global warming, to the plastic…

Much debate has taken place since the coronavirus pandemic about the impact it has had on air quality, CO2 emmissions and our environment. Whilst the pandemic is threatening to bring the world and it's economy to its knees, some have been pointing out one benefit to the terrible circumstances we currently find ourselves in -…

As we continue to fight a global pandemic with social distancing and lockdown measures changing the way we live, act and work, is now the time to consider how to make your workplace as safe as possible when the time comes to return? COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Virus and is totally…

In today's uncertain world, it will be those businesses that can support their staff, customers, partners and suppliers, whilst adapting their business models to the new world, that will have the best chance of bouncing back. At Cawleys we understand this implicitly and we are doing all we can to take a flexible approach wherever…

We'll collect your household waste! The coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating impact on many aspects of daily life and the ripple effect has now seen this touch on some of our essential daily services. One such area is waste collection. It is no surprise that councils have closed local recycling plants and suspended certain…