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 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,...

June 3, 2024

Achieving Net Zero for Your Business

As climate change impacts our planet more each day, businesses...

May 23, 2024

The Importance of Separating Different Waste Types

Businesses now know more than ever the importance of supporting...

May 9, 2024

Why the bin you choose is “wheelie” important for your business

Businesses are like snowflakes; you never get two exactly the...

April 26, 2024

What are the 5 R’s of business waste management?

As a leading waste management company, Better Waste Solutions is...

April 18, 2024

Earth Day: Why should businesses utilise anaerobic digestion?

What is Earth Day? Earth Day is an annual global...

April 11, 2024

How can poor business waste management negatively affect your customers and the public?

Successful waste management is not only vital for you as...