2Apr, 2014
    DRIVERS REQUIRED CLASS 2

    tanker-photo

    Airload are looking for talented individuals who can work well in our Waste Management team, tanker drivers required to drive class 2 vacuum tankers, hook loaders and skip wagons, would need previous experience to be able to operate vacuum and jetting equipment.  

    ADR and Driver CPC preferred although not necessary.

    DRIVERS REQUIRED class 2

    If you feel you have a great work ethic and a focus on customer care with all the right skills please email your CV including any relevant qualifications to karon@airload.co.uk

    22Dec, 2011
    Environmental Consultant Services In Sheffield

    Environmental consultant Services is often considered as a type of compliance consulting. This means that the Environmental Consultants keep a close watch on the people to ensure that an individual or a company follows the existing environmental rules and regulations. They are very important because they can provide construction services like assessing the hazards caused by asbestos or lead. Some of them also cover the area of waste management.

     

    Environmental Consultants have to deal with many difficult situations regarding various environmental issues like- chemical clean-up, endangered species issues, recycling, developmental issues, mining projects, wildlife habitats and many others. Environmental Consultants are highly trained experts. They are hired by many companies working on environmental matters and issues so that their advice can be taken on various environmental issues. Earlier, they were consulted only when some damage has already occurred.

     

    The Environmental Consultants were only called upon to repair or undo damage that had already been caused but now their advice is taken right from the planning stages. And those people who are involved in construction work completely understand the importance of the services of Environmental Consultants if they want to make sure that there will be no problems in future for themselves, local wildlife, their investors and the local residents of the area in which they are working.

     

    Environmental Consultants may have to work towards some basic issues like whether soil erosion will happen due to removal of vegetation or not and how to resolve it, occurrence of water logging due to construction near wet lands. Environmental Consultants may have to look upon matters of risk regarding aquifer, water courses and natural drainage and also problems of subsistence which may be caused due to removal of trees in the area.

     

    Similarly, Environmental Clean-up is also very important. This is so because hazardous materials can be spilled anytime and anywhere from large companies to home owners. Further, handling hazardous materials can be very dangerous for the common people because they are not aware of how these materials should be cleaned and they may also not know how to dispose the waste, therefore, Environmental Clean-up services are required. Moreover, it is not safe to dispose hazardous materials in to the city dump, they should be disposed at special places so that it does not cause any harm to the environment as well as common people.

     

    Therefore, those involved in Environmental Clean-up are fully licensed, insured and permitted to handle hazardous materials which can be harmful to the environment. Actually, the professionals of Environmental Clean-up have the knowledge regarding how to deal with such products, which cleaning products should be used, where to dispose the hazardous waste. The professionals providing Environmental Clean-up services also have the knowledge of the rules and regulations of the federal, local and state. All the members of the Environmental Clean-up services are properly trained. They are also aware of various health and safety issues which can help them in reducing risks.
    Therefore, Environmental Consultants as well as Environmental Clean-up both are important to keep the environment around us safe and healthy. 

    24Nov, 2011
    What Can Waste Management Companies Do For Your Business?

    If you have a reasonably large business then you could be in need of a waste management service. 

    Since fears surrounding the environment and global warming have become more prevalent many governments have been introducing new legislation in regard to waste management. 

    All companies that produce waste are now being encouraged to do this in the most ethically responsible way possible. That means that many companies are obligated by law to dispose of their waste safely, and also to try and reduce the amount of waste they produce, or re use and recycle it.

    The problem with this is that it can be very difficult to know exactly what the laws are, what the obligations of the business owner are, and what can be done to produce less waste or use waste more effectively. 

    This is where Airload can be of help. The role of a waste management company is, amongst other things, to act as a consultant to businesses advising them on what they should be doing about the waste they are producing.

    As well as doing this Airload may also be able to offer services such as waste clearance, where they will come and collect the waste using the correct machinery and dispose of it safely. 

    In addition a waste management company will be able to devise strategies to help companies determine how they can reduce the amount of waste they produce and also find ways to re-use and recycle any waste that is produced. 

    A waste management company is a great idea for any business that needs to be sure that they are disposing of waste legally and responsibly, as a waste management consultant will be fully conversant as to all government rules and regulations and will keep abreast of any new legislation that comes in. 

    Employing a waste management company like Airload also means that all the waste management needs of a business can be dealt with through one body, which will help the business to run more smoothly. It will also mean that staff are freed up to get on with their jobs as their will be someone else taking care of the waste management requirements of the company.

    If your business produces waste and you’re not disposing of it properly you could find yourself in seriously hot water. If you’re not sure you’re doing the right thing, or you just want a way to make your business run more smoothly, more efficiently and possible more profitably then you need to employ the services of a waste management company like Airload that are based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

    Since fears surrounding the environment and global warming have become more prevalent many governments have been introducing new legislation in regard to waste management. 

    27Oct, 2011
    Reducing Waste With Small Steps

    Reducing Waste

    Reducing Waste

    Reduce, reuse, and recycle. Recycling is great, but there’s a reason reduce comes first on the list! Reducing your waste is better for the environment.

     

     

    Recycling leaves a carbon footprint. When you reduce your waste you eliminate items you’d normally recycle and that leads to a lower carbon footprint. Let’s break it down a little more to see how this small change has the potential to make a big difference in reducing waste. 

     

     

    When you have less items to recycle you don’t have to go to the recycling drop off point as often, which saves you fuel and means less emissions from your car.

     

     

    The reduction in items to be recycled means not as many items need to be transported to the recycling facility; therefore fewer vehicles are needed for pick-up and transporting. This leads to a smaller workload for the recycling facility, so they don’t have to run the machinery as much, and the plant uses less electricity.

     

     

    Wow, it’s a whole chain of events; who knew? And the more people who are reducing waste, the more of a difference it will make. 
    Another reason to reduce your waste is because many items you use aren’t recyclable. This way there is less rubbish going into our landfill sites.

     

     

    Now you’re thinking “great, but how do I take action?” Here are a few tips and examples of things you can do in your everyday life to reduce your waste.

     

     

    You leave your house in the morning to go grab some coffee at the convenience store or coffee shop on your way to work. Stop. Instead of using the disposable cups they give you bring along a travel mug. Let’s say you drink one cup of coffee a day each week. By using a reusable mug you are eliminating seven cups from your waste each week. That’s 365 cups a year. Now imagine if your spouse, your neighbour, and your friend all go green, that’s 1460 cups a year!

     

     

    So let’s fast forward from breakfast to lunch time. You packed your own lunch, all nice in plastic bags. Wait, that’s not so nice. Instead of using plastic bags use some food containers. I prefer the glass ones, but if you don’t want to lug around breakables all day go for the plastic ones. Also, I suggest bringing your own lunch rather than hitting the fast food joints for three reasons: it’s normally healthier, saves you money, and you won’t end up with the fast food bags and paper wrapping. That’s right; the simple act of bringing your lunch from home instead of going through the drive thru is eco-friendly and wallet friendly and waistline friendly.

     

     

    What’s next on the list? water. Think of all the plastic you use by drinking bottled water, it’s a lot. Don’t go buy bottles of water, instead use a reusable water bottle. I really like the stainless steel ones, they can take a beating, are lightweight, and most of them have a clip (or a place to put a clip). The clip makes them great for hiking since you can just clip them onto your backpack.

     

     

    I like to use the clip on mine to put my keys on. Alright, I know what’s coming next…”but I drink bottled water because I like it to be purified!” Yeah, I like my water purified too. There is a simple solution to this dilemma, get either a filter pitcher or one of the filter attachments for your faucet.

     

     

    Grocery store time! Bring your reusable bag instead of using plastic bags. Do you really need a produce bag? Probably not. Shop for items that have little packaging. Many natural grocery stores and Whole Food stores have milk that comes in glass bottles that the dairy farm reuses. You have to pay a deposit, but when you bring it back you get your deposit back and the store sends it to the dairy farm where they sanitize it and then reuse it. The only waste is the plastic lid! If the store asks if you want your receipt say no and they won’t print it out, saving that paper.

     

     

    That’s it for now. I hope that you will incorporate these small changes into your life if you haven’t already done so. Remember, even the small things add up and make a big difference for Reducing Waste 

     

    26Oct, 2011
    Why Waste Management Service

    Proper waste management usage is becoming a growing concern in big cities like London, Sheffield, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester. Efficient waste managerial services both residential and commercial, is becoming the only way to maintain a clean environment and healthy community.

    The process is not something most people are terribly interested in. However, managing your residential or commercial refuse in an effective manner can prevent problems in the long run. All rubbish should be recycled and disposed of in an eco-friendly way.

    Types of Waste

    There are mainly two kinds of rubbish, disposable waste and recyclable waste. Disposable refuse can be disposed of after use. This won’t normally contain materials that harm the environment. Green waste is an example.

    Recyclable waste normally contains either hazardous materials that can harm the environment if not disposed of properly or materials that have limited resources. Electronics and IT equipment come under this category.

    Residential Waste Management

    Residential waste management is becoming a problem. Many homes produce more waste than the councils will take away. The best way to solve the issue is to get a professional service provider to do the job for you. When you hire a professional service provider you don’t have to worry about loading the rubbish and categorising harmful materials as the crew will do it for you in an efficient manner. Most of the services offer an easy payment structure.

    Commercial Waste Management

    A professional rubbish removal company can take the hassle away from you by ensuring proper recycling and reuse of your commercial refuse. Whether it is office rubbish or construction waste, they can help you deal with it effectively. They can also ensure that the process is done in an eco-friendly way and is in line with the WEEE directives, so you don’t fall foul of the law.

    Many of the recyclable materials that can be returned to the market are being dumped in landfills. This could make our planet into a giant rubbish bin soon. Waste management can address the issue and help us build a clean environment.

    Governments across the globe are drafting legislations to effectively prevent business and domestic refuse dumping. This means no company or household will be able to avoid responsibly disposing of the rubbish they produce. To make sure that your refuse is dealt with properly, you can consult professionals with the necessary licences to carry out the job. They will tell you which materials can be recycled and reused and what to do with the rest, ensuring that your excess waste is responsibly dealt with.

    The process is not something most people are terribly interested in. However, managing your residential or commercial refuse in an effective manner can prevent problems in the long run. All rubbish should be recycled and disposed of in an eco-friendly way.

    28Jul, 2011
    Flood Clearance in Yorkshire

    Flood Clearance

    Flood Clearance needed

    Living in these times of climate change, we have all seen and heard of the flooding which has caused havoc across the UK.

    Airload has played its part in many of the clear up operations across Yorkshire, hiring out pumps and vacuum tankers to clean up the silt and disinfect the flooded areas.

    Working as a service provider to the highways, utilities, emergency services, steel and coal manufacturers.  

    Here at Airload we have to be able to react both quickly and effectively to minimize damage and the impact of the flood water with a cl ear flood clearance plan.

    Flood Clearance Solutions 

    Sandbag Installation Service
    Traditionally, sandbags have been used to block
doorways, drains and other openings into properties as
well as to weigh-down manhole covers, garden furniture
and to block sink, toilet and bath drains to prevent
water backing up.
• They can keep water out for short periods which
can be improved by using them in conjunction with
plastic sheeting.
• They can filter out some muddy sediments found
in flood waters.
• They are cheap and easy to install.
    If the sandbags are contaminated by flood water,
they should be disposed of safely at your nearest waste disposal site 
    or contact us  for a flood clearance plan, For more info on sandbags contact the Environment Agency 
    or Read This Sandbags and how to use them properly for flood protection
    21Jul, 2011
    Industrial vacuumation

    Here at Airload we have a wide range of vacuum equipment that we can tailor to you for the right cost, to facilitate your requirements.

    Our equipment includes a demountable vacuum suction unit which we built for specialist work it can incorporate filter hoppers for recovery and a bagging plant for repackaging of process materials couple this to our powder tanker and you can blow material back into your silo. Added to this our liquid ring tanker fleet and a skip service allows the processing of all wet and dry materials hazardous or non-hazardous.

    Airload can provide from a one off ‘deep intensive’ clean to a full time industrial cleaning contract. We have the equipment, the experience and the management skills to provide a bespoke service to your requirements and with over 30 years’ experience in Industrial vacuumation.

    8Jul, 2011
    Grease Trap Interceptor Cleaning

    Grease traps have been used since the Victorian times. They are used to reduce the amount of fats, oils and greases (FOG’s) that enter the main sewers.

    Effectively they are boxes within the drain run that are located between the sinks in a kitchen and the sewer system. They only have waste water flowing through them and are not served by any other drainage system such as toilets.

    They can be made from a number of different materials; e.g. Stainless Steel such as the Maxi-Trap design, Mild Steel, Plastics, Concrete, Cast Iron and can hold anywhere between 40 litres to 45000 litres and above. They can be located above ground, below ground, inside the kitchen or outside the building.

    Airload will thoroughly remove all of the accumulation from the top to the bottom of your grease trap interceptor. Our Grease Trap cleaning and pumping service will thoroughly remove, clean, and dispose grease, water waste and solid accumulation from the Grease Trap Interceptor system.

    Our highly skilled technicians will meticulously scuff away grease deposits and make certain that all waste is pumped out completely.

    Servicing the FOGS (Grease Trap Interceptor) device regularly can prevent solids, grease, fats, oils from contaminating your outbound lines, unpleasant smell, and old grease build up that causes costly problems.

    Never the less Airload will fully remove and haul away all the content of the Grease Trap6 Interceptor device; will do it right the first time and make sure that our clients receive the top quality that they deserve. 

    30Jun, 2011
    The Basics of Rainwater Harvesting

     Rain water Harvesting Plan

    Rainwater harvesting refers to the collection and storage of rain. It is a great alternative supplement to domestic water. Many people use rainwater for irrigation purposes, such as watering lawns and gardens. It can also be used for washing clothes and toilet flushing. As rainwater may be contaminated, it is not suitable for drinking without first undergoing proper filtration and treatment.

    Rainwater harvesting systems can range from a simple barrel at the bottom of a downspout to multiple tanks with pumps and controls. You can put together a very basic DIY rain barrel system for as little as ÂŁ15-50.

    Disadvantages of rainwater harvesting include the limited supply and uncertainty of rainfall, as well as the evaporation of water from the holding barrel.

    In most cases, you don’t need any permits to use collected rainwater outside the house (lawn, washing the car, ect).
    However, many states require that you apply for a permit if you are going to be using it indoors for purposes like toilet flushing.

    If you’re interested in implementing the harvest of rainwater at your home, here’s a formula to estimate your annual water supply:
    Collection Area (sq. ft) x Rainfall (in/yr.) / 12 (in/ft) = Cubic Feet of Water/Year
    Cubic Feet/Year x 7.43 (Gallons/Cubic Foot) = Gallons/Year.

    23Jun, 2011
    The Water’s Lovely

    The borough council has completed a ÂŁ30,000 improvement scheme on a pond at Newland Gardens, Newbold

    The pond a feature of the area since homes were built there before the Second World War has become badly sited. Surveys revealed that the situation was rapidly deteriorating and only a foot of water remained over the silt. As a result of this build up the pond was becoming stagnant and contained virtually no wildlife. The surveys revealed no pond life such as fish or frogs.

     

    The council’s scheme to breath new life into the area involved selective removal and thinning of the trees which surround the pond and the dredging and removal of almost 2,000 tonnes of silt.

     

    A floating pontoon dredger was used to remove the silt and debris from the pond, as this is the least environmentally damaging method available. Site works were carried out for the council  by Sheffield based contractor, Airload Environmental Ltd With the help of  Specialised Dredging Service’s amphibious excavator Dredger.

     

    The Dredger is mounted on a pontoon with 3 legs fitted with a hollow cylindrical wheels which allow the dredger to load on and load off itself from its transport. By the use of wheels and the dipper arm it can launch itself on 90% of applications unaided making it one of the most universal dredgers available. Once in the water it can carry out many tasks that normal excavators cannot achieve, clearing tree lined lakes and rivers maintenance work on islands plus numerous other applications.

    For More Info on pond Cleaning click here