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  • 3rd Demember 2019

Two Award Wins for ISM at the Made in Bury Business Awards 2019

Our first time entering the Made in Bury Business Awards was a great experience and a massive success for the company.

ISM Waste & Recycling attended the seventh annual Made in Bury Business Awards held at the Longfield Suite in Prestwich on Thursday 28th November 2019.

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  • 16th October 2019

Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan: Everything You Need to Know & How to be Compliant

The government has directed Greater Manchester and many other areas to develop clean air plans and reduce the pollutants in the air.

Air pollution affects everyone's health, and with many urban areas having dangerously high levels of pollutants, action is required to help tackle the risks to our health.

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  • 27th August 2019

ISM Waste & Recycling Proudly Sponsors The Black Pudding Throwing Championships 2019

ISM Waste & Recycling are proud to sponsor the upcoming 2019 Black Pudding Throwing Championships in Ramsbottom on the 8th September.

People from all over travel to Ramsbottom to take part in the annual event, which sees competitors hurl the local delicacy onto a 20ft-high plinth in a bid to dislodge as many Yorkshire puddings as possible.

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  • 26th June 2019

What To Do With Your Old Computer (Recycling Guide)

We have more old laptops and computers than ever before but what should you do with your old computer?

I think a fair amount of us are guilty of leaving old computers and laptops to sit and gather dust. There are plenty of great things to do with your old devices, and you might also end up saving yourself a bit of money doing so.

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  • 30th May 2019
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  • Skip Hire Guide UK

    Hiring a skip can cause a few headaches if you've never done it before. There's a lot of different things to consider when it comes to skip hire to ensure you get the correct skip for the job.

    To help make it all a bit easier, our skip hire guide answers all the common questions to make hiring a skip stress-free and straightforward. We're always here to help at ISM with questions about skip hire.

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    • 16th May 2019

    11 Great Tips for Reducing Your Waste!

    Waste can be problematic for a number of different reasons. The two most noticeable issues are the fact that our waste pollutes the environment and uses up Earth's limited natural resources.

    It's essential that we all do our part by reducing unnecessary waste and, recycling. These tips are a great place to start

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    • 1st May 2019

    Surprising Recycling Facts You Didn't Know - [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Recycling is essential these days, but you will be surprised how important it really is. Our infographic shows some shocking facts that you probably didn't know

    We have put together a infographic to show some interesting facts and statistics about the waste industry, how to recycle better at home, and how important recycling really is in the UK

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    • 12th December 2018

    Made in Bury Business Draw Winner

    On Wednesday 12th December we surprised the 32nd winner of the Made in Bury Business Draw.

    Congratulations to this weeks winner Julie Moran from ISM Waste & Recycling. The Made in Bury Business Draw is a not for profit initiative that was set up to create funds for small businesses in the local area.

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    • 7th November 2017

    Peel Tower Firework Clean Up

    Firework Remains Cleared From Around Peel Tower

    As you may have seen some people left their used firework display waste on top of Holcombe Hill without any consideration for the environment or this important local community landmark. Waste management and recycling are what we do best and we couldn't simply stand by and allow it to remain like that.

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    • 28th May 2015

    A Defibrillator for the Community

    Defibrillator Available to Neighbouring Homes and Businesses

    ISM Waste and Recycling have spent £2,500 on the equipment and have secured it in a vandal-proof box outside its main gate in the town's Kenyon Street. Those who wish to use the heart defibrillator in case of an emergency will be given the four digit code to the keypad once they contact the ambulance service.

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    • 9th August 2013

    Jodie's Not Your Average Trucker

    The Daughter of ISM Operations Director John Allen Appeared in the Bury Times!

    19 year old Jodie Allen recently became one of the youngest female lorry drivers in the country. She has just passed her LGV C+E driving test joining an elite and select group of women who can drive vehicles up to 44 tonnes.

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    • 2011

    ISM Take Delivery of FMX Volvo Truck in the UK

    The First Two Volvo FMX Trucks to be Ordered in the UK Have Gone Into Service With Lancashire Based Waste Recycling Company ISM.

    ISM Director John Allen Jnr first saw the Volvo FMX at its UK launch in the Midlands in September 2010 and was sufficiently impressed by the higher ground clearance, three individual front lights, improved mirrors and front and central mounted front and rear towing eyes.

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