Waste crime, the illegal dumping of household and commercial waste, is a massive issue. It is causing damage to the environment, wildlife, and farms (including crops and livestock). Alarmingly, the latest data says it reached record levels in England. Let’s have a closer look, then if you need to arrange skip hire in Hartlepool or other areas to legitimately and safely dispose of waste, you can rely on us. Continue reading “Waste crime reaches record levels in England”

Some mistakes can sadly lead to massive fines. We want to help you avoid one here. So, read on to learn more about a surprisingly common mistake people make in spring, one that could result in a fine or worse. Then, if you want to arrange skip hire in Middlesbrough or other parts of Teesside, you can trust L&C. Continue reading “Don’t be mistaken for a fly tipper”

Back in 2020 we had one of the most significant changes to our lives in a generation. The Covid pandemic sent us into lockdown, closing businesses and restricting what we could do to control the spread of the virus. Since then, while most things are back to normal, working from home is the new norm for millions of people. As a result, lots of homes now have some sort of home office. If you do and you’re planning an update, you probably need to arrange to dispose of waste. We can help, offering skip hire in Stockton and various other areas in the region. Continue reading “Are you updating your home office?”

The start of a New Year is full of changes. After the festive period, you’re probably looking at your home and thinking about jobs to do later in 2026. It’s a good idea to start as soon as possible. If you don’t, it might suddenly be December again and you’ve still got it all to do. L&C can help if you’re planning a clearance. We offer skip hire in Hartlepool and all other parts of the Tees Valley. You can book online or speak to us to arrange the perfect service. Continue reading “Starting 2026 with a clearance?”

The Environmental Targets (Residual Waste) (England) Regulations 2023 is one of the most significant pieces of legislation in the waste industry. It sets an ambitious target to help achieve a circular economy and improve waste management. However, there has been a big revision to the plan. We want to have a closer look here, then you can talk to us if you need skip hire in Redcar or other parts of the region. Continue reading “Changes to plans to tackle residual waste in England”

UN research from 2022 found that we extract a massive amount of key raw materials every year. Crucially, we produce 50bn tonnes of sand and gravel. If you compare to other resources, water is the only one we exploit in higher volumes. It’s important to ensure we manage these materials effectively, particularly waste. We want to have a closer look here, then you can talk to us if you need skip hire in Stockton or other parts of Teesside. Continue reading “Massive demand for sand and aggregates”