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Show you mean business on safety

The perception of the waste industry is extremely varied. For some it carries the stigmas of the past as being a grubby and basic industry that hauls away waste to holes in the ground.

Public Contracts Regulations: everything you need to know

The result of the EU referendum has thrown into question the future of the procurement regime in the UK. However, until the UK has actually withdrawn from the EU, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 remain in force and the procurement rules are unchanged. Juli Lau explains the key aspects of these rules

Renegotiating and varying local authority contracts

Councils must tread very carefully when changing the terms of waste management contracts in order to avoid upset, or worse. John Houlden, partner at Burges Salmon, and Joe Papineschi, director at Eunomia Research & Consulting, explain the technical and legal issues.

How alternative dispute resolution can help you

Most businesses will actively avoid disputes – however, when a dispute cannot be avoided, a company should carefully consider taking advantage of alternative methods of dispute resolution as opposed to court proceedings, says Natalie Scott, associate solicitor at Slater Heelis

How to avoid being an 'industrial nuisance'

Recycling and waste management operations can generate potential issues such as offensive odours, noise, vibration and fly infestations. If the boundaries set by good neighbour principles are breached, then this leaves the door open for claimants to seek hefty compensation. Neil Ham, partner with Clarke Willmott, explains how businesses can protect themselves from claims.