Ellie Hickling, Author at KCM Waste Management

Author: Ellie Hickling

Waste Management Companies Go Head-to-Head in Charity Football Match

Ellie Hickling

Ellie Hickling / 26 March 2025

We are so excited to announce the Battle Of The Waste Companies, a charity football match between KCM Waste Management and Fawkes Waste, taking place on Friday, 9th May at New York Stadium.   This event is in support of Sophie White, who was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour at the age of 21 after suffering with a seizure […]

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KCM shortlisted for the “Sustainability Award”

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Ellie Hickling / 8 October 2024

KCM has been shortlisted for the “Sustainability Award” at the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards 2024. This award honours our ongoing commitment to our environmentally friendly practices through the waste management services we provide in the South and West Yorkshire regions. Being shortlisted for this award also reflects our team’s effort to positively influence our community […]

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Event Waste Management: How to Minimise Environmental Impact

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Ellie Hickling / 14 March 2024

Summer events and festivals will soon be on the horizon! Many event management companies are already in full swing planning these events. From catering, entertainment, security and so much more – big events such as festivals take a lot of planning and preparation.  Another huge part of planning any event is ensuring there are best […]

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Streamlining Small Moves: The Convenience of A Man in a Van Removals

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Ellie Hickling / 14 March 2024

If you are planning to declutter your home or office – you’re likely to gather up lots of waste, old furniture, broken bits and pieces etc, all of which need to be removed.  Initially you may decide that you can get rid of all the waste using your car and doing trips to the local […]

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A Guide to Effective Commercial Waste Disposal

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Ellie Hickling / 19 January 2024

The term ‘commercial waste’ relates to a broad range of different types of waste. This can be anything from paper documents, construction waste, food waste from restaurants etc.  Any waste associated with a business is considered to be commercial waste. This also includes waste created in your home if you run a business from your home. But how […]

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Alternatives to Skip Hire: When a Skip Isn’t the Right Solution

Ellie Hickling

Ellie Hickling / 19 January 2024

At KCM, we’re mostly notably known for our skip hire services. The purpose of hiring a skip is to enable lots of waste and rubbish to be safely and conveniently stored and removed in one collection.  However, there are lots of reasons why a skip may not be the right solution for your waste management […]

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Skip Hire Permits and Regulations: What You Need to Know

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Ellie Hickling / 22 December 2023

If you’re preparing to renovate your home or garden, you’ll likely need quick and efficient removal of lots of waste. If so, obtaining skip hire permits and hiring a skip may be the most cost-effective solution.  Once you have decided on the size of the skip you need, the next step is to decide where […]

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What Can’t Go In a Skip: A List of Prohibited Items

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Ellie Hickling / 12 December 2023

When hiring a skip, it is important to understand that not everything can be disposed of in them. There are several prohibited household items that should never be discarded in a skip.  There are lots of reasons why a skip may be the best option for you when clearing out your home or garden, or carrying […]

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What is Dry Mixed Recycling & How Should I Dispose Of It?

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Ellie Hickling / 16 November 2023

Recycling and becoming more environmentally conscious is becoming more and more important. Thankfully, there are lots of ways we can all get involved and do our bit to help protect our environment.  Dry mixed recycling, often referred to as ‘DMR’, is one of the most cost-effective and popular ways of disposing of clean, and most […]

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Our Top Tips For A Smooth And Stress-Free Skip Hire Experience

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Ellie Hickling / 9 November 2023

Whether you’re planning your dream kitchen renovation, a huge clear-out, or getting rid of garden waste – hiring a skip can be a time, space, and money saver when you really need it.  If you haven’t hired a skip before, or even if you have, there are a few things that you should think about […]

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