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Digital tracking and Simpler Recycling: what South‑East London businesses should know (Autumn 2026)
October 13, 2026
Key regulatory and practical changes arriving in 2026–27 affect small businesses across Deptford, New Cross, Lewisham and Greenwich. This article explains Digital Waste Tracking and Simpler Recycling at a practical level, what dates matter for local traders, how Quantum Waste's clear‑bag model fits, and a short checklist to stay compliant …
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Second Major Fire at Our Neighbouring Waste Facility:
August 26, 2026
A Reminder of the Importance of Safety and Resilience On 18 August 2026, a major fire broke out at the waste facility on Landmann Way in Deptford, neighbouring Quantum Waste's operations. It was the second significant fire at the site in less than three months, following an earlier incident in …
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Energy from Waste Is Evolving: What Does It Mean for Businesses?
August 04, 2026
For many years, Energy from Waste (EfW) has played an important role in the UK's waste management system by diverting residual waste away from landfill while generating electricity and heat. As the industry moves towards the UK's Net Zero targets, however, the conversation is changing. Today, the focus is no …
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Simpler Recycling: A System Change Is Coming, But Are Businesses Ready?
March 23, 2026
With the rollout of Simpler Recycling across England, the waste sector is entering a new phase, one that promises greater consistency, improved recycling rates, and better material quality. But as with any regulatory shift, the real impact will depend on how effectively it is implemented on the ground. -- A …
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Will “Simpler Recycling” Actually Improve Paper and Card Recovery?
February 26, 2026
The UK’s new Simpler Recycling reforms are set to reshape how waste is collected and processed across the country. One of the main expectations is a significant improvement in paper and cardboard recovery rates. But from an operational standpoint, the real question is: will it deliver measurable results in practice? …
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