waste transport
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Before you arrange transport - 5 things you need to know about your waste

ByPawel Makowski

Waste transport is not just a matter of logistics. It is a process that requires knowledge, precision and compliance with regulations. The wrong waste classification, the wrong carrier or the wrong entry in the documents can cost you more than the transport itself. Before you outsource your transport - check these 5 things. Identifying the waste - the first and most important step The first step is to identify the waste correctly....

problems in waste management
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5 waste management mistakes that could cost your business a fortune

ByPawel Makowski

Many entrepreneurs reduce waste management to a simple task: hire a company, sign a contract, forget it. However, beneath the surface of this routine lurks a number of hidden problems. These, in turn, can cost a company much more than it realises - financially, legally and even in terms of image. In this article, we show why waste requires more than ad hoc measures. Why choosing the right partner is...

recycling of rubber waste
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Recycling rubber waste - how to turn a problem into a resource for the future?

ByPawel Makowski

What does recycling rubber waste look like in practice and why is it a topic that should be of interest to every producer and holder of industrial waste? With dynamic changes in regulations and rising raw material costs, recycling is becoming not an option but a necessity. In this article, we explain the most common ways to recycle rubber waste. We also point out what challenges recyclers face. The scale of the problem -...

donate metal waste
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Want to recycle metal waste? Find out what to look out for

ByPawel Makowski

Metal waste plays a key role in the modern circular economy model. Metals, being a non-renewable resource, require a responsible approach - their recovery reduces the need to exploit primary deposits, reduces emissions and energy consumption, and supports the development of a green economy. What should we pay attention to when we want to recycle metal waste? According to the Central Statistical Office (CSO), between 2009 and 2019...

recycle waste paper
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What do you need to recycle waste paper?

ByPawel Makowski

The situation is as follows: You have excess old documents, cardboard boxes in your company or you have generated paper waste as a result of your production activities. You want to recycle the waste paper in a responsible manner, so you look for a collector to take care of it. But the problem is that in the world of waste legislation, nothing happens 'just'. Even if you are donating 'just' plain paper,...

transport of waste in cabotage
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Waste transport in cabotage in Spain. What is the NIMA number?

ByPawel Makowski

Spain is one of the key countries for European waste logistics. It has an extensive recycling and sorting infrastructure, which attracts hauliers from all over the European Union. However, transporting waste within this country, when carried out by a company from outside Spain, involves a number of formal requirements. In this article, we outline the rules for waste cabotage....

transport of waste to Sweden
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Waste transport to Sweden - an opportunity for companies and a challenge for the system

ByPawel Makowski

Sweden is regarded as a role model in waste management. With efficient recycling, incineration with energy recovery and advanced segregation, the country recycles more than 99% of its municipal waste. Only around 1% ends up in landfills. Such an impressive result also comes at a price - there is a shortage of raw material to power the plant. The country's waste sources are not sufficient to keep all... operational.

waste transport permit in Greece
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The waste crisis in Greece and the growing role of waste transportation

ByPawel Makowski

Greece, like many other European countries, is facing the challenge of modernising its waste management system. In recent years, a number of reforms have been introduced to increase recycling efficiency, reduce landfill and align with EU directives. A key element of this system is waste transport, which must meet certain legal and environmental requirements. It is worth noting that Greece, similarly...

database of waste carriers
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More freight, fewer hauliers - a waste industry at a crossroads

ByPawel Makowski

According to a report by Transport Intelligence, the European road transport market is expected to grow by 2% in 2025, reaching €436.9 billion. While this is a positive forecast, the industry is facing a major challenge: a growing number of loads with a simultaneous shortage of hauliers. This problem is affecting various sectors, including the waste industry, where finding a reliable carrier is becoming increasingly difficult. On the one hand...

transport of waste from France
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Transport of waste from France to the UK in the face of new customs obligations

ByPawel Makowski

From 1 September 2025, a new obligation comes into force for companies carrying out waste shipments from France to the UK - the Enveloppe Logistique Obligatoire (ELO). This tool aims to simplify and standardise customs procedures at the Franco-British border, especially in the context of RoRo shipments. In this article, we explain what the ELO is, who it applies to, what documents it covers....