by stuarts-admin | Aug 22, 2019 | Volvo Dealers, waste management devon, waste services exeter
EMS actively promoting women in the workplace
Gender equality is unfortunately still a working progress in most, if not all, countries in the world. Since time immemorial, women have fought to have similar opportunities as men, especially in the workplace. There is lots of progress as far as the matter is involved and that is why it is important to count all wins no matter how small.
Here at EMS we believe that any industry should be open to any gender and our waste management company has made a move in the right direction by actively promoting women in the company.
The waste and recycling industry is predominantly dominated by men. There can sometimes be a lot of heavy lifting involved in the job as well as regular contact with waste materials and this is probably why most companies have preferred to hire men. Women have, however, proved themselves worthy of similar positions, and we pride ourselves on providing them with equal opportunities. EMS have recently employed three female truck drivers and will be promoting other female employees. Gender really shouldn’t play a part in this day and age.
Services provided by EMS
Waste management
EMS provides waste management of green waste, scrap metal and commercial waste, waste recycling and asbestos collection.
Once the waste is collected, it is sorted, recycled and safely disposed of. Active waste is separated from the stones, metals, wood, soil, glass and plastic.
Recycling
EMS recycles for both commercial and domestic customers. We use state of the art technology that ensures any useful waste material is recycled and recovered. Using high powered magnets to sort through the waste. Currently, we are able to recycle over 90% of all the domestic and commercial waste which is later converted to high-quality products.
Asbestos Removal
Asbestos is extremely hazardous and can cause cancer and breathing problems. Its fibres remain suspended in the air for a long time, and it is therefore important to get professionals, specially trained to handle and remove them.
EMS is doing a great job at being more inclusive and giving women in the industry opportunities to advance their careers. We hope that our company will be the first of many to absorb more women into the industry and change peoples mind set.
For more information about our services or work opportunities with EMS give us a call.
by stuarts-admin | Jul 31, 2019 | Volvo Dealers, waste management devon, waste recycling exeter
EMS Waste Services Ltd continues valuable machinery investment throughout 2019
At EMS Waste Services Ltd, we’re passionate about efficiency. As such, in order to make our service as efficient as possible for our clients, and to improve the speed with which we can recycle, we’re proud to report considerable investment in our fleet of vehicles and waste management machines throughout 2019.
Back in April we took delivery of a brand new Volvo ECR 145 for our bustling Plymouth depot, and we have just taken delivery of a new Volvo EW240E material handler.
A new addition for our expanding Exeter base
This brand new Volvo EW240E has been delivered to our Exeter depot to replace our slightly smaller 220 material handler. Though this will still be put to valuable use in our Bay Skips depot, helping to handle their ever-increasing workload.
The EW240E, however, is already being put to work – spending the majority of its day loading the pre-sorted recyclable waste, and helping to pre-sort oversized waste before it can be fed through our state of the art Exeter Picking Line.
Investing in our fleet to better serve our customers
EMS Waste Services are constantly investing in our fleet, to ensure we’re able to achieve our goal of being the leading waste management company in the South West. Though this is the second new Volvo machine we’ve received this year, it’s not going to be the last!
A new Volvo L70 loading shovel is due to arrive very soon, to further help us sort, load, and manage all manner of waste from our clients throughout the South West.
The investment in our infrastructure hasn’t stopped there however. This year will see five additional brand new Volvo HGVs added to the EMS Waste Services fleet. This will help us to transport both domestic and commercial waste more fuel-efficiently and reliably.
These investments in machinery are also a reward to our committed employees – allowing them a clean, modern, and as comfortable as possible space in which to work.
Part of the EMS promise
EMS Waste Services is consistently committed to excellence, throughout every corner of our service. At the core of what we offer our clients is the ability to responsibly and efficiently manage their waste. We recycle as much as possible, and believe strongly in investing in state of the art technology to achieve this.
At EMS Waste Services we place heavy emphasis on the quality of the service we offer our clients. Waste management can be a nightmare, whether you have domestic or commercial waste you need to get rid of. At EMS Waste Management you have a family run business you can always rely on to ethically and efficiently dispose of that waste.
At EMS Waste Services we continue to invest heavily in ourselves, in our service, and in our community.
by stuarts-admin | Jun 28, 2019 | Volvo Dealers, waste management devon, waste recycling exeter
Waste management and recycling
Everyone wants to do their bit to protect the planet, become more sustainable, and manage the waste they produce. That’s equally true for homeowners in the Exeter area and beyond, but also Devon businesses.
That’s where the team at EMS come in. Using our expertise, experience and technology, homeowners and organisations of all sizes can make sure that waste is dealt with wisely and well.
What do we mean by universal waste management in Devon?
It’s not possible or advisable to simply “dump” all waste materials together or treat all unwanted materials the same.
EMS can remove and dispose of a wide range of rubbish and redundant equipment for you. However, we do so in a measured and careful way.
For example, we can offer different sizes of skips, but also specialist waste containers for hazardous materials such as asbestos.
Though we are responsive and flexible on what materials we collect, EMS is also diligent and conscientious in tackling waste once it reaches our Exeter depot. There’s more on our recycling policies and skills later.
How can homeowners get rid of unwanted items and rubbish?
If you’re renovating your property, clearing your garden, sorting a garage or moving house, you can end up with a lot of rubbish. Council recycling facilities are sometimes difficult to access and restrictive on what you can dispose of.
If you rent a skip in Devon from EMS (whatever size fits your needs and budget) you have a quick, easy and stress-free solution!
You can order a skip online and use various secure payment methods to sort your waste collection quickly.
How can businesses better manage waste disposal?
Organisations in Devon could need anything from daily waste disposal services, to one-off help to tackle a consignment of unwanted materials and machinery.
EMS can handle contract work or occasional discrete waste disposal.
To be fully in control of waste management – and compliant with legislation – organisations need to be able to audit and evidence how they approached this topic.
EMS can not only provide reliable and affordable waste services for Devon businesses, we can also help with administration. This saves you time, and our attention to detail can save you from costly errors.
Our crew work cleanly, and our prices are pitched fairly.
Supporting the recycling agenda in Devon
Apart from safety, there is one vital theme that underpins all EMS’s waste services. Wherever possible, we extract materials and items that can be recycled and repurposed.
EMS doesn’t simply concentrate on green waste and scrap metal either. Such is our dedication to recycling – and our investment in screening and technology – EMS is able to recycle around 90% of all the domestic and commercial waste it handles.
This is no easy task, but something the EMS team is passionate about.
It means that Devon businesses and homeowners can be assured that their environmental impact is in safe hands, when it comes comprehensive and ever-expanding waste
by stuarts-admin | May 10, 2019 | Volvo Dealers, Volvo Garage, Volvo Repairs
Ian completes his Volvo Apprenticeship with Stuarts Truck and Bus Exeter
Ian Williams certainly has a lot to smile about this month! Not only will he enjoy celebrating his 24th birthday, but we’re very proud to announce that he’s also completed his Volvo Apprenticeship with Stuarts Truck and Bus Exeter.
At Stuarts Truck and Bus, we are pleased to be the West Country’s only authorised Volvo Truck and Bus dealer and repairer, providing the right vehicles to suit all your needs.
This family business began over 70 years ago with just one second hand truck and has steadily expanded since then. We have now been partners with Volvo for over 30 years and we offer our customers a full range of services, from supplying genuine Volvo parts to customised finance plans.
All of our services are carried out with Volvo’s core values of safety, great quality, and thought for the environment in mind – so much so that in 2018 we were thrilled to be crowned Volvo Trucks Dealer of the Year.
We care deeply about customer satisfaction, so delivering excellent quality and well trusted services throughout the West Country is highly important to us.
We’re proud to cover the whole of the South West Peninsula, having started out in Exeter but now running additional depots in Plymouth and Roche. Always looking to grow the business, our newest addition in Roche replaces our previous Redruth depot with a larger and better equipped site.
Quite the Achievement!
Ian started his apprenticeship with the company back in 2013. Since then he has proven himself to be a strong part of the team and a fantastic asset to the business. Here at Stuarts, we really pride ourselves on the great team we’ve built. Our people are vital for our business and we want them to keep working on their own self-development and improvement, so we work hard to encourage this.
It’s always a real pleasure to see our younger colleagues learning, succeeding, and thriving with the company. Ian has worked really hard and been a great member of the team throughout his apprenticeship – this month he definitely has some good reasons to celebrate!
by stuarts-admin | Apr 26, 2019 | scrap metal recycling
What determines the scrap metal price?
You might not be aware but we also offer a scrap metal service from our base in Paignton. There is always a lot of hype surrounding the prices associated with scrap so we thought we’d try to explain!
While selling scrap metal might seem far removed from the likes of the stock market, they have a lot of similarities. Prices can change almost constantly, which is why companies are always hesitant to display prices on their websites.
How often do they change?
It may come as a surprise to a lot of people, but the change can be hourly. The pricing of metal will often change with peaks in manufacturing and trade. There are also obviously a huge number of metals and they all have different prices.
As with a lot of industries, a lot of the pricing can come down to supply and demand. There are also several other reasons for it to change too. There are also many reasons why one place will charge you differently to another.
The driving factors
Scrap companies have to sell the metal on at some point. When they do they will also have a price they receive. If this changes then the price of the metal will change with it. With a higher sale value, a scrap metal company would be able to spend more on their scrap metal.
This, again, can come down to supply and demand. If there are industries in need of the recycled metal they will pay more for it, and scrap metal companies will pay more for their scrapped metal too. It’s a chain of demand that can constantly alter the scrap metal price.
Other factors
There are other key factors too. If there is a bulk amount of scrap metal then better deals might be offered. Also, the likes of bad weather can halt construction needs and the location of the scrap yard can also change prices if it’s in a prime location.
As you can imagine, the amount of metal transported around the world is incredible. The likes of India and China account for a huge percentage of scrap metal and if their demands change, the whole industry can change.
Get the best price
Hopefully you now better understand the volatile world of scrap metal pricing. When you call EMS we’ll be able to give you the best price around. While a whole lot of global factors affect the price, we will always make sure it’s the best one you can get.
Call us today for a no-obligation quote.
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