Silent Sunday

Worst Polluter Fined for £200K

A recycling company in Scotland was penalized with a record of £ 200,000 for burying waste underground without a Waste Management License.

Doonin Plant Ltd and director Gary Doonin, 47, were found guilty of two charges for keeping waste that will lead to environmental disaster.

Doonin sentence will take effect next year at Livingston Sheriff Court and has been cautioned not to cause further pollution or will be imprisoned.

According to the Company's QC John Hamilton told in court, the company is closing for business together with its 27 employees since he doesn't want to be in that kind of field anymore.

The penalty is the highest ever in Scotland for the violation of environmental regulations.

Doonin denied all the accusations and he thought that  he was single out by waste watchdog SEPA and will appeal the sentenced which concerns to the colliery site at Armadale, West Lothian.

Mr. Hamilton also pointed out that it was wrong for the Crown to state that they are the worst polluter in Scotland.

He said: “SEPA publishes a list of its worst polluters every year and Doonin Plant has never been on that list.

“There was no gas and no evidence of any watercourses being polluted.”

According to Sheriff Douglas Kinloch said the company was guilty of a "serious and significant breach" that can lead to hazard in the environment and public health.

He also showed that the company has been penalized for such charge a few months before the 2010 Armadale incidents and had prior convictions.

SEPA area manager Ian Buchanan said: “The sentence is a positive result for the public and legitimate waste operators.”

Craig Harris, head of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service wildlife and environmental crime unit, said: “Doonin Plant and Gary Doonin carried out activities with a total disregard for the environment – and not for the first time.”

by Waste Clearance London

Most Improved Recycling Rate Ever

Most Improve Recycling Rates

Larne Borough Council situated in Northern Island is the most improved local community in terms of recycling rates.

Since 2010 Larne has improved their recycling rate as much as 15 percent according to NI Local Authority Collected Municipal Waste Management Statistics annual report 2011/12 which is the highest in the province.

Christmas Rubbish Display in Lifford Lane Recycling Centre

We all know that Christmas only comes once a year that is why we decorate our place for the holidays.Then After that, the decorations goes to the waste bins  unless you have storage for it, just like in Lifford Lane recycling Center in Birmingham did.

Every year they receive hundreds of Christmas decorations.The Christmas decorations that was throw many years ago are collected and displayed on their entrance every year.

Different Christmas trees, Santa figurines, reindeer,toy snowmen, baubles and elves adorn their garden as you pass by.

Retired decorator Barry Howard, 66, said: 'Taking the rubbish down the tip at Christmas is one of those jobs that everyone hates doing.

'The queues are very long and it's not usually the most attractive place to look at.

'I didn't expect to have a smile put on my face when I came down here, but you can't help feeling a little bit festive when you see that they've gone to such an effort to brighten the place up.

'But it's a pity I can't recycle the wife's presents like this every year.'

Mark Heesom, the site's general manager at Veolia, said: 'It's nice to bring the Christmas spirit to our customers who support recycling all year.

'It would be a shame to destroy all these decorations so we thought lets give them another chance at bringing a bit of festive cheer to people.'

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School learns recycling lesson

Waste Collection London-ALL Saints Primary School, Freshwater, has become the first school on the Isle of Wight to get its own recycling bin from the Salvation Army.

Pan-London textile bank procurement begins

Seven London councils have kick-started the procurement process for a pan-London framework for the collection of textiles from bring banks across the capital.

The procurement is being led by the London borough of Lewisham, which along with the other six councils, is looking to increase the collection of textiles for reuse and recycling across London. The other councils are: Hounslow, Ealing, Harrow, Barnet, Sutton and Camden.

Moving of Furniture and Huge Cabinets tips

Removing Furniture for Cleaning

I am always having a hard time cleaning my room. With all the stuff I have to move around, I might need two more people for moving furniture. My bed and cabinet are just so heavy that I can’t even push or pull it towards the other end of my room. After realizing a couple of things, here’s what I've done with my cabinet and bed. You could also do this on some other furniture you have whenever you want to do a general cleaning on your apartment or house all by yourself or house moving.

Slide, don't lift

If you think that your furniture is too heavy, don’t even try to lift it, chances of ending on a hospital or clinic due to the snapping of your back is high. Lifting things around your house has a proper way. Bend your knees, hold the thing to be lifted with your arms, straighten your back, and move. Know your limits and always remember you’re not an Iron man. You can always hire moving companies for tough task.

Use towels and cardboard

Placing some towels or cardboard underneath your furniture would lessen the effort that you need to exert to move your furniture. It will be easy for you to push or pull your furniture without leaving any scratches on the floor. I even think that placing the furniture on a carpet would make it easier to move around the house.

Magic sliders

Push or Pull

Pushing your furniture and cabinets would seem to be easy but actually, pulling has more advantages than pushing. Pulling things around towards their perfect location, you get to see what’s on your way and you get to lead the furniture towards the right path.

Empty your cabinets and furniture

Pushing, pulling, or lifting your furniture and cabinets will be easy if it is empty. Aside from considering the weight, it will prevent your things from falling. You know what a mess it will make when things inside your cabinets falls out of place.

For your house clearance needs call Clear It Waste -02085042380. A moving van is always ready to take away all the worry as well as the unwanted items, and remember that we sweep up afterwards. We are fully licensed and insured for all aspects of our service.

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