RWM 2026 Debrief: Smarter Container Specifications Start With the End User
A waste container might appear to be a relatively simple piece of infrastructure. But one of the conversations reinforced at RWM 2026 was just how much influence the container specification can have on what happens to a waste stream once that container enters service. Capacity. Lids. Apertures. Locks. Accessibility. Branding. Mobility. Drainage. Individually, these can…
Container security, why is it so important?
Effective waste container security has become an essential consideration for waste management providers, local authorities and commercial organisations alike. A well-designed locking system does far more than simply keep a lid closed, it protects valuable materials, safeguards the public and helps maintain cleaner, more efficient waste collection operations Prevent Contamination and Improve Recycling Performance One…
Protecting Waste Containers from Rodent Damage: A Fife Council Case Study
DuraFlex helped Fife Council tackle persistent rodent damage at a live trade waste site in Glenrothes with a rodent-proof lid and plug retrofit that reduced replacement demand and improved hygiene.
Scottish council puts a lid on contamination
South Ayrshire Council has cut waste contamination in four problem areas, all of which were suffering from severe fly tipping, by giving its waste strategy an overhaul with the help of Droitwich bin manufacturer Egbert Taylor. Up until this spring, the council had relied on four 240L wheeled bins per flat to manage the general…
Case study: Cannock Chase Council choose Taylor node° to improve residential recycling rates
Background Cannock Chase Council was looking for ways to improve recycling rates at the Moss Road residential estate in Cannock. At the time, recycling rates were almost non-existent, with multi-occupancy dwellings making collection a logistical challenge. The council had previously worked with Egbert Taylor to improve recycling and waste collection in the town centre, so…