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How to Dispose of Chemical Waste Safely and Legally
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Paris / 5 November 2021

Chemical waste covers anything from solids to liquids which could potentially cause harm if not disposed of safely. At a minimum, it is your duty of care to ensure all the hazardous waste you produce doesn’t cause any damage. Any chemical waste not stored or disposed of safely can be a serious health risk to […]

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Tyre Disposal: How Best to Get Rid of Your Old Tyres
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Paris / 5 November 2021

When it comes to disposing of your old tyres, the most responsible choice is to recycle or reuse them in another project. Tyres can actually become more of a danger than you may first realise. If tyres get backlogged and catch fire, they can burn for days and cause severe danger and pollution to the […]

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Commercial Site Clearances: Why You Should Leave Them to the Experts
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Paris / 23 June 2021

A commercial clearance requires careful planning and project management via a waste management plan. You should have clear dates and boundaries of when the waste needs to be cleared; the types of waste you will be disposing of; and the best methods of disposal for different types of waste. By working with an expert waste […]

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Remote Work Sustainability: 5 Environmental Benefits of Working from Home
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Paris / 16 June 2021

Since feeling the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year or so, many businesses are already seeing the environmental benefits and sustainability that working from home can bring. As we delve further into 2021, it’s clear that sustainability is also at the forefront of people’s minds. Companies are looking to embrace new ways […]

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What is Hazardous Waste & How Should I Dispose of it?
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Paris / 1 June 2021

We’ve all heard of hazardous waste. But what exactly it includes can be more than you probably expect! It includes absolutely anything that can be harmful to either people or the environment once disposed of. Many businesses create hazardous waste without even realising it! Everything from batteries to ink cartridges needs to be disposed of […]

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KCM’s Fundraising Partnership with the Sheffield Children’s Hospital
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Paris / 19 May 2021

Over the past 6 months, we have been raising money for Sheffield Children’s Hospital – with the help of our amazing customers and partners. With lots of support from the wonderful staff at the Hospital and Children’s Hospital Charity, we managed to raise a grand total of £5,000! Our Fundraising So Far Our biggest fundraising […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Domestic Paper Shredding Services
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Paris / 11 May 2021

You may be surprised to know that the average UK family throws away six trees worth of paper in their household bin each year! Many of these documents could unknowingly be classed as confidential. And all of the documents could be easily recycled and reused if they were disposed of correctly. Domestic paper shredding services […]

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Hire a Skip at Home: KCM Waste Management’s Top Tips
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Paris / 10 May 2021

Whether you’re undergoing a complete renovation or just getting the garden ready for summer – there are a few things you should know when you’re looking to hire a skip at home! With so many different types of skips available and so many different types of skip services, it’s important to know which one will […]

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How to Dispose of Confidential Documents
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Paris / 5 May 2021

Since the release of the 2018 General Data Protection Regulation Act, confidential waste has become a common term across all industries. Documents that may have been tossed into your general waste bin before, are monitored by strict rules and regulations. Working from home has also become the norm over the past year. It is very […]

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Asbestos Disposal: Everything You Need to Know
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Paris / 27 April 2021

Over recent years, we have become more aware of asbestos and the harm it can cause. Asbestos was typically used in construction during the building of both residential and commercial buildings for over 150 years. In the UK in particular, the building boom of 1950-1980 saw 250,000 new local authority homes per year being built. […]

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