At Riverside Waste Machinery, we’re proud to have a team of employees possessing a range of extremely varied skills and qualities – each relevant to their own role. So, we’ve decided to let some of our staff fill you ...
As a waste baler provider, the Riverside team liaises with an array of industry experts on a regular basis.
So, in our latest Q&A, we’re introducing some of the ‘faces behind the waste’. First up, it’s Pam Knight, Managing Director and founder of Flame UK. Find out about her role, career history, and what she thinks about the future of the waste industry…
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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...
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been many changes for businesses and consumers over the last 12 months.
And although online shopping is nothing new, there has been a significant increase in digital retailing. Here, Jonathan Oldfield, MD of Riverside Waste Machinery, takes a look at how this trend is affecting the level of carbon emissions…
As a nation, back in March 2020 we were told to ‘...
In the latest instalment of our employee Q&A, we chat to Charlotte Walker, Riverside’s office manager, on her favourite thing about the job, how her colleagues might describe her, and her top tip for someone looking to purchase a waste baler…
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...
We’re delighted to announce that we have a brand new addition in the Riverside team!
Charlotte Walker has been appointed as our office manager and has already settled into her role at the company.
With a background in administration for a bathroom sales company – clocking up over 13 years’ service – Charlotte was ready for a new challenge and has embraced the opportunities available at Riverside.
Although it isn’t possible to get out and about this year to spread festive cheer, we can all enjoy a quieter Christmas at home with our loved ones, and reflect on a year like no other!
Despite the pandemic, we’ve managed to ha...
Well, it’s safe to say that nobody expected THAT for 2020!
But, we’ve made it through a turbulent year, and wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on some highlights experienced, despite the pandemic – and resulting periods of lockdown.
The fact that we remain strong as a busines...
Greyhound Box Ltd has invested in a waste compactor from Riverside Waste Machinery, as the packaging company prepares for 5% growth over the next 12 months.
Safely installed during UK lockdown, the RWM compactor – with 1100 litre bin lifter and a number of wheelie bins – has been a crucial next step in the firm’s plans for the future.
Established in 1991, the Yorkshire-headquartered Greyhound Box team has spent the last f...
In this next instalment of the ‘machine of the month’ feature, Jonathan Oldfield – Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD – describes the key features and benefits of the RWM 200 multi chamber waste baler…
Describe this machine in one sentence:
A medium-sized baler that provides a solution for companies handling more than on...
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...
In the latest of our ‘machine of the month’ instalments, we ask Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD – Jonathan Oldfield – to explain the key features and benefits of one of the balers in the range, the RWM60…
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In the latest instalment of our ‘machine of the month’ feature 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 ...
Let’s face it, recent times have been unprecedented for us all. Working patterns have changed, our day-to-day lives have altered significantly and holiday season – as we know it – has been turned upside down!
Here at Riverside, now that restrictions are lifting and all the staff are able to return to HQ, business is slowly returning to normal. But, during the lockdown period, as fewer staff were on site due to working from home wher...
In this latest instalment of our ‘machine of the month’ feature, we quiz Jonathan Oldfield – Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD – on the key features and benefits of the RWM 250 mid-range waste baler…
Describe this machine in one sentence:
This durable medium-sized waste baler has a powder-coated finish, and is suitable ...
In the latest ‘machine of the month’ feature, we ask Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD Jonathan Oldfield to describe the key features and benefits of the RWM 550 heavy duty waste baler.
Describe this machine in one sentence:
This mill size waste baler is a robust machine, suitable for an array of difficult materials and appli...
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...
As the battle against COVID-19 continues – and we await further news from the Government regarding the easing of lockdown restrictions – many firms still rem...
In this latest instalment of our ‘machine of the month’ feature, Jonathan Oldfield – MD of Riverside Waste Machinery – explains the key features and benefits of the RWM 150 mid-range baler…
Describe this machine in one sentence:
The RWM 150...
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...
In the next instalment of our ‘machine of the month’ feature, Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD – Jonathan Oldfield – unveils the key features and benefits of the RWM 75 compact waste baler…
Describe this machine in one sentence:
An easy to use, robust – but compact – waste baler.
As the nation experiences such unprecedented times, while the battle against COVID-19 ensues, our MD – Jonathan Oldfield – wanted to send a personal message to Riverside’s supporters…
Last month – before the lockdown was upon us all – Business Leader spoke to Jonathan Oldfield, Riverside’s MD, on his typical daily routine.
If you missed the article, catch it in full here…
In this latest instalment of our ‘machine of the month’ feature, we quiz Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD – Jonathan Oldfield – on on the key features and stand-out 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 ...
Back in 2017, Riverside launched a baler hire service to our customers. And, almost three years on, we look at why the market for rentals is booming…
Here at Riverside, we understand the different waste challenges that organisations face – plus the struggles associated with finding capital to meet these head on!
So, as part of our continued commitment to helping clients achieve maximum wealth from their waste, we i...
In the latest instalment of our ‘machine of the month’ feature, Jonathan Oldfield – Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD – describes the key features and benefits of another one of our compactors, the RWM CE32/30…
Describe this machine in one sentence:
The RWM CE32/30 offers a neat footprint which makes this the perfect co...
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 February’s instalment of our ‘machine of the month’ feature, Jonathan Oldfield – Riverside Waste Machinery’s MD – describes the key features and benefits of one of our clever compactors, the RWM CE2000…
Describe this machine in one sentence:
This neat and headache-free static compactor facilitates a typical 4:1 ...
A global manufacturer of exhaust gas control systems has installed a mill-sized waste baler on its UK site, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to boost recycling levels.
The RWM400 machine – supplied by North East-based ATK Equipment – is now being used to bale the large volumes of plastic and polythene waste materials handled by the GT Emissions Systems factory.
Located in Peterlee, County Durham, the business manu...