James Allgood

Commercial Waste & Compliance Writer

James Allgood writes on UK commercial waste regulation, recycling compliance, and sustainability for businesses. At Better Waste Solutions, his focus is practical, helping business owners and operations teams understand what waste legislation requires of them and how to meet those requirements without unnecessary cost or complexity.

He covers topics including Simpler Recycling, food waste segregation, duty of care, and sector-specific guidance for hospitality, retail, healthcare, and office environments across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Articles by James Allgood

January 15, 2026

Top 10 Commercial Waste Companies in the UK (2026)

Choosing the right commercial waste provider matters more than most...

January 7, 2026

Why General Waste Costs Surge In January (And How Businesses Can Stop Overpaying)

January is when many businesses feel the financial hangover of...

December 24, 2025

What to Do with Leftover Christmas Food: Correct Bin Placement for UK Businesses

Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for...

December 19, 2025

Recyclable vs. Non-Recyclable Christmas Waste: Cards, Glitter, Foil & Ribbons

Christmas creates a sharp rise in decorative and packaging waste...

December 17, 2025

Waste Management Statistics UK

Waste management is a critical part of how UK businesses...

October 6, 2025

How to Tackle Business Waste This Halloween: Sustainable Solutions for a Spooktacular Season

As Halloween approaches, businesses across the UK are gearing up...

January 16, 2025

Simpler Recycling Legislation for Businesses in England: What You Need to Know

If you’re a small or medium-sized business (SME) in England,...

June 28, 2024

The importance of correct bin collection frequencies during the summer months

As the warm weather of summer arrives (or at least...

June 20, 2024

The Summer Solstice- New beginnings and what that means for your business’s waste management

Starting to feel like the days are getting longer? Well,...