Nowadays, recycling is such an important element of our everyday lives. Our children learn about the topic in school, the news is awash with the issues the planet is facing as a result of failures to recycle sufficiently, and items we once saw as ‘free essentials’ – such as plastic supermarket bags – are now chargeable, in a bid to reduce their presence in our homes.
Separating your waste into separate bins, depending on material type, is also...
As an organisation with sustainability at its centre, we’ve never been more aware of the environmental progress sweeping the globe — with companies large and small introducing strategies that boost green credentials and help towards creating a carbon neutral future.
And, as we continue to face major environmental challenges, we believe it’s important to stay abreast of the latest develo...
Here at Riverside, we’re well aware that although staff training in the use of newly purchased machinery is of the utmost importance, it can often slip down the priority list as time passes and day-to-day working responsibilities takes precedence.
All over the world, individuals, families, and organisations are waking up to the pressing matter of climate change. As rising temperatures have interfered with seasonal changes including altered rainfall, more frequent flooding, and longer droughts — as well as less predictable and severe heat waves — the visible signs of a rapidly changing planet are und...
It’s no great secret that as the global population continues to rise, so do the negative effects on our planet. And, since the start of the pandemic, there has been a notable increase in the amount of waste we have produced – largely due to the popularity of online shopping and the resulting packaging, concerning everything including food, clothes, and household items.
The sad fact is that the majority of our waste, if not in landfil...
This month, government ministers confirmed in the Queen’s speech that they will roll out a deposit return scheme (DRS) for bottles and cans. Here, Jonathan Oldfield, managing director of Riverside Waste Machinery, looks at such initiatives, and the potential issues that could arise for retailers…
It’s no secret that we have a...
Following the ban on several types of single-use plastics, the biodegradable plastics industry has grown in recent years.
However, is this latest trend really the problem-solver it first appeared to be, in terms of tackling the plastics crisis currently at large? Jonathan Oldfield, MD of Riverside Waste Machinery, considers this…
Although in the past 12 months the ‘war on plastic’ has taken a backseat o...
As Walsall Council recently revealed that in the last six months alone homeowners putting rubbish in the wrong bins has cost them over £200,000, it’s clear that something needs to change.
But how can so many people have no clue what they should be recycling? Jonathan Oldfield, Riverside Waste Machinery’s managing director, takes a closer look at the issue…
Recycling is nothing new. In fact, over the la...
As a nation, we are currently experiencing unprecedented times, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to dominate all our lives. Many businesses are at a standstill, with a huge proportion of retail stores closed and a number of restaurants amending their offerings – with takeout and delivery services – just to stay afloat.
But for those who ar...
In an industry-wide survey carried out by Riverside in late 2019, we revealed that every single respondent was fully aware of the duty of care owed to staff in terms of waste machinery training. However, rather worryingly, only 33% of those surveyed carry out refresher training with staff annually.
We appreciate that while the UK remains in lockdown...
A regular question we get asked by potential customers is ‘do I need a baler or a compactor for my business?’ To help answer this increasingly common query, we’ve gone back to basics in our latest blog, to explain the difference between these two types of waste machinery…
In this blog, our MD Jonathan Oldfield discusses the war on plastics, and how the waste issue is actually a much wider one to consider...
The ‘Blue Planet effect’ has triggered an incredible rethink on our society’s attitude to plastic, with 88% of respondents in one recent survey saying that they had changed their behaviour as a result of the hit BBC show.
This is great. A new era of environmentalism has taken...
We recently carried out a business-wide survey surrounding the topic of recycling.
And the results were interesting…
When it comes to the subject of recycling, we’d like to think that this has become a major consideration in society today. Issues surrounding climate ch...
Jonathan Oldfield, managing director of Riverside, recently featured in Recycling & Waste World discussing how 2019 may be the year that businesses switch from purchasing waste machinery outright to renting it for a regular, smaller fee. If you missed the article, catch it in full here...
It’s quite a British mentality to want to own an asset outright. From cars in our personal lives to industrial ...
A major factor to consider as we go into 2019 is whether businesses are likely to make the switch from purchasing waste machinery outright to renting it for a smaller, regular fee. Here, we quiz Jonathan Oldfield, Riverside Waste Machinery’s managing director, on his thoughts surrounding the whole hire vs purchase debate…
Why do you think that many businesses still prefer to own their assets outright, ...
Although not actually a baler (oh heck, we’ve done it again), this month Jonathan Oldfield – Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD – details the key features and benefits of one of the newest compactors in the range, the RWM 240l Bin Press…
Describe this machine in one sentence:
Smaller than our large bin press, this piece of...
In this latest instalment of our ‘baler of the month’ feature, we speak to Riverside’s MD, Jonathan Oldfield, regarding the key features and benefits of one of the newest models in the collection – the RWM100…
Describe this machine in one sentence:
The smallest of our mid-range selection, capable of producing bales wit...
Here at Riverside, we’re always looking for new ways in which to provide helpful advice for our customers, contacts and people who are considering how a baler may help their business!
We’re therefore very proud to announce that we have recently produced our ultimate guide on how to make money with a waste baler, suitable...
We’ve been a bit cheeky in the latest instalment of our ‘baler of the month’ feature. The RWM Glass Crusher isn’t a baler, but it is one of the newest models in our range – which we simply had to showcase! Here, Riverside’s MD, Jonathan Oldfield, describes the key features and benefits of this new addition…
With plastic waste dominating the headlines, Jonathan Oldfield of Riverside Waste Machinery recently featured in Tomorrow’s FM to encourage FMs of all sizes to think about the improvements they could make to their rec...
In this newest instalment of our ‘baler of the month’ feature, we ask Riverside’s MD, Jonathan Oldfield, to describe the key features and benefits of one of the newest models in the range – the RWM500 low height baler…
Describe this machine in one sentence:
A large mill size baler, with impressive capabilities but a lo...
In this latest instalment of our employee Q&A, we hear from Riverside’s MD Jonathan Oldfield about his favourite part of the job, his top tip for someone thinking of investing in a baler, and how he relaxes away from work…
Name: Jonathan Oldfield
In the latest instalment of our regular ‘baler of the month’ feature, we ask Jonathan Oldfield – Riverside’s MD – to look at the key features and benefits of the RWM500 mill size baler…
Describe this machine in one sentence:
A powerful mill size press which produces large bales that maximise revenue yield, load capac...
There was once a time when recycling was of interest to only the most eco-conscious organisations. But with environmental targets looming – and sustainability pressures being increasingly voiced within the media – a growing number of businesses are sitting up and questioning what more they should be doing with their ‘waste’. In a recent feature for Safety Management magazine, Jonathan Oldfield, managing director of Riverside W...
With the UK’s environmental pressures continuing to mount, recycling and waste management strategies have never been so important. FMs therefore need to think carefully about the services and expertise they offer to clients if they are to ensure both compliance and a greater sustainability stance. In a recent feature in Building & Facilities Management, Jonathan Oldfield, managing director of Riverside Waste Machinery, advised h...
In our latest ‘baler of the month’ feature, we find out more from MD Jonathan Oldfield about a Riverside favourite – the RWM75 – including the key features and benefits of the machine…
Describe this machine in one sentence:
The RWM 75 is a compact and cost-effective waste baler that is easy to use.
In the latest instalment of this item, Jonathan Oldfield – Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD – explains the key features and benefits of the latest ‘baler of the month’ – the RWM 60…
Describe this machine in one sentence:
The RWM 60 offers a compact solution to help tackle the ever-increasing packaging regulations and...
In the latest instalment of our ‘baler of the month’ feature (and yes this month it is an actual baler!) Jonathan Oldfield – Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD – explains the key features and benefits of the RWM 40 compact machine…
Describe this machine in one sentence:
The RWM 40 is a compact, vertical waste baler – a...
Ok…so it’s absolutely not a baler we are featuring this month! But it IS a firm customer favourite – and is selling like hot cakes – so we simply HAD to feature the humble bag stand for April…
Describe this product in one sentence:
A compact polythene bag stand, which keeps sites tidier – without breaking the bank.
