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Sortera Sustainability Report 2024
Sortera publishes its annual Sustainability Report, detailing progress and priorities across environmental initiatives, social responsibility, and governance.
Proposed Landfill Tax Reform Risks Backfiring
Sortera says the UK’s proposed landfill tax reform could punish compliant firms and worsen waste crime.
News & insights
Sortera Supports Local School with RideSmart Initiative
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Sortera’s RideSmart initiative provided Ferry Lane Primary students with essential cycling skills, boosting confidence and road safety awareness. This effort aligns with Sortera’s commitment to community engagement and safer roads.
Muck Away & Aggregates Service
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Sortera offers reliable Muck Away and Aggregate services that keep construction projects efficient and sustainable. With a fleet ready to handle waste removal and a range of high-quality materials available for delivery, we help ensure your project stays on track while minimising environmental impact.
Skip Loading Tips
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Hiring a skip is a convenient solution for residential and commercial waste disposal, but using it correctly is essential to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulations. Overloaded skips can lead to safety hazards, delays, and additional costs. Here’s how to fill your skip effectively and avoid common mistakes.
Disposing of Lithium Ion Batteries and Vapes
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In 2023, over 1,200 battery fires occurred in bin lorries and waste sites across the UK, a sharp increase from 700 incidents in 2022. This worrying rise is linked to the growing use of lithium-ion batteries in everyday items like smartphones, laptops, and disposable vapes. Improper disposal of these batteries poses significant risks, as they can ignite fires, release toxic fumes, and cause explosions when damaged.
Roll On / Off Waste Container Service
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Waste management can often be a time-consuming and costly task on a construction site, particularly when it includes large loads and bulky materials. That’s where Sortera’s Roll On / Off Containers are useful. They provide reliable and efficient waste management in a cost-effective way that allows you to dispose of large quantities quickly.
Fleet Expansion and Sustainability
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We expanded our fleet to improve efficiency and flexibility, aligning with our sustainability goals and reducing environmental impact. Sortera continues to innovate in eco-friendly waste management.
Supporting Community Spirit
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Sortera supported Living Under One Sun (LUOS) in Tottenham by donating a skip to help clear waste from their allotment.
Plasterboard Disposal
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Plasterboard (also known as drywall or gypsum board) is a widely used material in the construction industry due to its versatility and ease of installation. However, when it comes to disposal, it’s essential to handle plasterboard properly as improper disposal can have both significant environmental and legal consequences.
SMARTWASTE
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Sortera’s integration with the SmartWaste software platform revolutionises construction waste management by providing real-time, detailed data on waste tracking, carbon emissions, energy consumption, and other critical environmental metrics. This tool empowers construction companies to optimise resource use, reduce costs, and achieve net-zero goals.
Caged Tippers for Secure Waste Disposal
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Sortera’s caged tippers offer secure, efficient waste disposal for tight spaces with same-day collection, ensuring hassle-free, clean waste removal for both domestic and commercial use.
COSHH Waste
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In the UK, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) requires businesses to manage hazardous substances to protect employees from health risks. In the construction industry, this is particularly important as workers are regularly exposed to materials like asbestos, solvents, chemicals, and dust, which can pose serious health threats if not properly handled.
Driving Road Safety Forward
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Sortera partners with the Metropolitan Police on the Exchanging Places initiative, promoting road safety by raising awareness of HGV blind spots and fostering safer cyclist interactions.