Construction sites are prominent in the UK, yet can be a haven for potential accidents if not properly manned. With heavy machinery and large quantities of cargo and scrap being transported to and from the sites, they can become dangerous. There’s a lot to be mindful of in construction sites. Chances are, there will already be a health & safety member of staff (or team) on hand to ensure that risks are kept to a minimum. Just in case, however, here’s a few major health & safety concerns for construction sites, and how to prevent issues from arising.

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Skips first appeared in the early 1920’s and have been widely used ever since. They are ideal for storing your waste metal ready to recycling, or for disposing of commercial waste.

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The North West is a vibrant area full of many famed cities and brilliant opportunities. Here at Maxilead, we love the North West (not because we’re biased) and are so pleased to be based and operating within this renowned region. But, amidst all its many benefits, what options are there for recycling in the North West?

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Whilst recycling is crucial and always important for businesses who throw away a lot of waste, some materials can be turned away depending on the condition they are in. Wet paper and broken glass are just a few examples of common items that are often declined by recyclers. But, what about rusted metal?

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If you have a lot of waste which needs disposing, you’ll probably be wanting to hire a skip in order to store and dispose of it. The type of skip you’ll want will depend on what you want out of it (as well as what kind of business you are and how much waste you have on your hands. Here at Maxilead, we have a wide variety of skip services available, all of which boast different benefits.

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First things first, it’s incredibly important to recycle all kinds of metals for many reasons. Not only are you helping the environment by doing so, but you can also earn money from your waste metal.

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It’s that time again, and the FIFA World Cup is on our doorsteps. In just over a week, the tournament will begin and group stages will commence. Will the cup be ours this time around? Or will we remain with only one cup, which was all the way back in 1966, where we scored a screaming 4-2 against West Germany? Our win is the only time a single footballer has scored three times in a world cup final, so hats off to Sir Geoff Hurst for that one!

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Scrap metal can be a tricky business, and if you don’t know how to dispose of it both properly and safety than it can pose some serious issues.

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It is important to recycle your scrap metal as by doing so, you contribute to reducing global carbon emissions and dispose of your waste responsibly. Maxilead Metals are renowned for our scrap metal recycling services and can offer a quick, easy and quality assured experience.

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As you’re probably aware, it’s important to recycle . But did you know that you can actually make money off recycling your old scrap metal – what better motivation do you need?

The process of recycling metal in exchange for cash is easy, and made even easier by Maxilead Metals. Below is a short yet handy guide on how to make money off your scrap metal (and how to help the environment out at the same time – win win!)

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