As the festive season rolls in, food waste goes through the roof. Households across the UK will soon be stuffing turkeys, trimming sprouts and, inevitably, scraping plates. It’s during this time, from Halloween to New Year, that food bins see their heaviest use. For local authorities and waste service providers, the challenge is clear: how … Continued
It’s fast approaching… the next stage of the ‘Simpler Recycling’ regulations, and as of March 2026, food waste must be collected separately by households across England unless exmpt under TEEP. For some councils, this is old news and something currently offered to residents, but for others, the new law will mean a brand-new collection being … Continued
At Cromwell, we don’t just ‘talk rubbish’, we also get out and collect it too, with our regular litter picks. Throughout the year our team takes the time to step away from desks and warehouses, and grabs a litter picker and bin liner, hitting the streets, parks, and green spaces for a good old-fashioned litter … Continued
It’s hard to believe the year is nearly over, but what a cracker it’s been for the Cromwell Polythene team. As we enter the festive season, we want to give our valued customers plenty of notice about our end-of-year operations. The Importance Of Stocking Up: Waiting too long could mean disruption at a time when … Continued
If you wandered past the Cromwell Polythene stand at the LARAC Conference 2025, you’ll have noticed more than just our wide range of recycling and food waste liners; you’d have spotted three friendly faces: Tom, Russell, Alex, Darren and Edward, ready to talk rubbish. Quite literally. The team from Cromwell, headed to the industry leading … Continued
We certainly like to start our weeks on a high here at Cromwell, and recently that has been a sugar high! On Monday, 6th October, our team came together during lunch for Macmillan Coffee Morning, a national event with a simple mission: to raise funds to support people living with cancer. It’s Britain’s most delicious … Continued
Cromwell is more than just bin bags and packaging, we take our commitment to the local community just as seriously. We believe in investing in our community, the people, the passion, and yes, even the pitch. Sherburn White Rose – A Seven-Year Partnership We’ve proudly supported Sherburn White Rose Football Club for over seven years, … Continued
Every summer, the British seaside gets its moment in the sun, and whilst it is often limited, families still flock to the coast to enjoy the sand and sea whilst they can. The school Summer holidays are primetime for seaside tourists, who head to the sandy shores to enjoy the fish & chips and ice … Continued
If you’re responsible for delivering food waste collections in your local authority, you know the pressure. Targets, budgets, resident complaints – it all lands on your desk. And if your scheme is going to thrive (not just survive), you need high participation, low contamination, and seamless logistics. That all starts with a simple but powerful … Continued
The food waste countdown is on! In just six months time, the next stage of the Simpler Recycling reforms comes into effect—marking a significant milestone for local authorities across England. From April 2026, all councils will be required to offer regular food waste collections from households. This isn’t just a legislative box-tick – it’s a … Continued