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  • 17th Sept 2024

ISM Expands Fleet with Brand New Volvo FM Trade Waste Truck

At ISM Waste & Recycling, we are committed to staying at the forefront of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in the waste management industry. Last week, as part of our commitment, our brand-new, top-of-the-range Volvo FM Trade Waste Truck began its collection rounds.

Our new trade waste truck is designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses with performance, reliability, and environmental responsibility.

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  • 18th July 2024

Proud Sponsor and Waste Management Partner of Ramsbottom Festival 2024

With the Ramsbottom Festival taking place this weekend (Saturday 20 July - Sunday 21 July 2024), ISM Waste & Recycling is getting ready to help make it a clean and environmentally friendly event.

ISM Waste & Recycling is excited to be providing sustainable and environmentally responsible waste management at this year's event.

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  • 16th July 2024

UK Business Guide to Simpler Recycling: What? When? & Why?

A new set of recycling laws called "Simpler Recycling" will come into force across England on 31st March 2025.

The new legislation will change how businesses manage waste, aiming to improve recycling rates and make it easier for companies and non-domestic premises to manage their waste effectively.

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  • 7th May 2024

Free Cardboard Recycling Skip: Helping the Environment and Local Community!

Recycling your cardboard has never been easier! With our free-to-use cardboard skip, you can conveniently recycle your cardboard for FREE!

A free and convenient way to recycle cardboard and turning those recycling efforts into support for local charities and good causes.

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  • 2nd May 2024

A Warm Welcome to Tony Holden Our Newest Director

ISM is delighted to announce that Tony Holden has joined ISM Waste & Recycling as our newest director.

Tony has been a longstanding friend of the Allen family and now brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our growing team as director.

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  • 19th Sept 2023

ISM's Carbon Reduction Plan & Net-Zero Targets

ISM Takes Bold Strides Towards Net Zero Emissions with Innovative Carbon Reduction Plan.

ISM Waste is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions before 2050. We have set a science-based target to reduce our emissions in line with the ambition criteria of the SBTi and verified by Net Zero Now.

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  • 1st Nov 2022

I'm Dreaming of a No-waste Christmas

The Christmas holiday season is a time of joy and celebration but can also be a time of waste and excess.

But it doesn't have to be this way! There are many ways we can reduce our holiday waste without sacrificing any of the fun or festivity. In this article, we are sharing some of our best tips for lowering your Christmas waste footprint.

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  • 18th May 2022

Why is Waste Management Important to UK Businesses?

Every business produces waste, and whether you are a large business or a start-up, your waste will need to manage and disposed of by a licenced waste management provider.

Effective waste management services provide a lot of value to businesses; read more to learn about some of the top reasons.

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  • 18th March 2022

5 Ways for Your Business to Create Less Waste

UK's businesses generate around 44 tonnes of waste every year. Here are 5 ways your business can create less waste in 2022.

Fortunately, there are many ways to equip your business for sustainability success; to produce less waste, and get better at handling the waste you do generate.

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  • 19th January 2021

Lateral Flow Test Kit Waste Management for Schools in England

Following the government's role out of mass testing in schools, schools will be relying on waste contractors to manage an increased amount of waste to keep schools safe.

ISM has introduced disposal and recycling services for Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing kits, and the potentially contaminated waste they produce as Lateral Flow Testing (LFT) begins in schools.

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  • 30th June 2020

Eco-Flipping: Go Green for Higher Returns

House flipping is a concept familiar with most, of buying run-down houses, fixing them up and selling them for a profit. Recently, 'eco-flipping' entered the scene intending to make the process greener.

Over the past few years, the terms 'green' and 'eco-friendly' have been thrown around a lot, but ultimately it comes down to energy efficiency, environmentally friendly and healthy living.

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  • 17th March 2020
  • Last Updated: 5th January 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Customers

In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in March 2020, ISM has looked at where our staff and customer's employees could be at potential risk of spreading the virus and how this can be alleviated.

As an essential service for businesses that remain open, our waste management services and collections are allowed to continue to operate with COVID-19 secure measures in place. Read the latest news and updates about our services.

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  • 26th February 2020

ISM Support Storm Ciara Flood Clean Up

Storm Ciara swept across the UK on Sunday 9th February, with heavy rain and winds of over 90 mph causing widespread flooding and major transport disruption.

ISM Waste & Recycling teamed up with the Ramsbottom Litter Picking group once again donating a skip to the group free of charge to help with the clear up.

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  • 4th February 2020

Waste Duty of Care: Code of Practice

Do you know if you're business is compliant with your waste duty of care and waste regulations?

We all create waste in one way or another, and that means we are all should be responsible for what happens to it. It all needs to be managed in the safest way possible to protect us and the environment.

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