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Waste Management
United Kingdom
Food Redistribution
End Of Life Vehicles
Paper and Cardboard
Go4greener
Waste Management In Scotland
Albion Environmental
PFAS
Packaging Waste
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Waste Crime
Textiles
Glass Recycling
Tyres
AWD Environmental Ltd
Recycling
Cooking Oil
Extended Producer Responsibility
Behavioral Change

The Rubbish Talk podcast is brought to you by staff from Albion Environmental, to widen the conversation about managing waste and resources in the UK. Each episode will interview a new guest who plays an important role within the waste and resource management industry. We will discuss everything from career journeys, balancing work and personal life, and generally just talk some rubbish. Get in to... more

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This week on Rubbish Talk, Jane and Alasdair return with another packed news roundup, focusing on one of the waste sector's biggest ongoing challenges: vapes and lithium batteries.

They discuss the impact of the disposable vape ban one year on, prop... more

This week on Rubbish Talk, Alasdair is joined by Solomon Ede, Senior Enforcement Officer at West Lothian Council and Scottish Executive Representative for LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee).

Solomon shares his journey into the wast... more

This week on Rubbish Talk, Alasdair is joined by Connor Benton and Serena Powell from Go4Greener, a Derby-based hazardous waste company specialising in everything from commodity recycling and WEEE to hazardous waste treatment and innovative new techn... more

News Roundup

Simpler Recycling: More Headlines, More Confusion

Simpler Recycling continues to generate some questionable headlines, with articles listing items “banned” from recycling — many of which were never recyclable in the first place. Alas... more

This week on Rubbish Talk, Alasdair is joined by Tina Jackson, founder of Comply Digital, Jackson Consultants, and the Technically Competent Managers (TCM) Forum, for a fascinating conversation about compliance, confidence, and building better collab... more

This week on Rubbish Talk, Alasdair is joined by Henrik Webster, CEO of Aspect Labs Ltd, to explore the often-overlooked relationship between the waste sector and insurance — particularly the growing challenges around fires, lithium-ion batteries, an... more

This week on Rubbish Talk, Alasdair is joined by Aaron McIntyre, Managing Director of AWD Environmental Ltd, to dive into the world of hazardous waste, entrepreneurship, and building a business in the waste sector.

Aaron shares his journey into was... more

This week on Rubbish Talk, we do something long overdue — shining a spotlight on one of our own. Alasdair is joined by Kirstie MacDougall, Office & Training / VQ Administrator at Albion Environmental, to explore the world of waste training, qualifica... more

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Recent Guests

Serena Powell
Site chemist at Go4Greener
Go4Greener
Episode: Episode 112: Connor Benton & Serena Powell, Go4Greener
Connor Benton
Technical Director, Go4Greener Waste Management
Go4Greener
Episode: Episode 112: Connor Benton & Serena Powell, Go4Greener
Tina Jackson
Founder of Comply Digital; founder of Jackson Consultants; leader of the Technically Competent Managers Forum
Comply Digital; Jackson Consultants; TCM Forum
Episode: Episode 110: Tina Jackson, Founder of Comply Digital, Jackson Consultants & the Technically Competent Managers Forum
Henrik Webster
CEO of Aspect Labs Ltd
Aspect Labs Ltd
Episode: Episode 109: Henrik Webster, CEO, Aspect Labs Ltd
Aaron McIntyre
Founder/Managing Director of AWD Environmental Ltd
AWD Environmental Ltd
Episode: Episode 108: Aaron McIntyre, Managing Director, AWD Environmental Ltd
Kirstie MacDougall
Office and Training Vocational Qualification Administrator at Albion
Albion Environmental
Episode: Episode 107: Kirstie MacDougall, Office & Training VQ Administrator, Albion Environmental
Henry Mathias
Guest from Tranent Wombles
Tranent Wombles
Episode: Episode 106: Henry Mathias, Tranent Wombles
Heather McLaughlin
Campaigns & Social Innovation Manager, Keep Scotland Beautiful
Keep Scotland Beautiful
Episode: Episode 104: Heather McLaughlin, Campaigns & Social Innovation Manager, Keep Scotland Beautiful
Victoria Taylor
Chief Executive Officer, Probe Industries Ltd
Probe Industries Ltd
Episode: Episode 103: Victoria Taylor, CEO, Probe Industries Ltd

Hosts

Alasdair Meldrum
Host of the show with responsibilities around introducing topics and leading discussions; appears across many episodes.
Jane Bond
Co-host contributing host commentary and questions; appears across multiple episodes coordinating guest discussions.

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Episode 98: Future of Waste: Student Voices from Edinburgh
Q: Angeli, what is your topic and why did you choose this one?
Angeli explains that her podcast is about how retailers can cut excessive packaging and improve recyclability, motivated by real-world stats from Sainsbury's and a belief that big changes can come from corporate practice and policy alignment.
Episode 107: Kirstie MacDougall, Office & Training VQ Administrator, Albion Environmental
Q: So would you like to just introduce yourself to the listeners, explain who you are and what your role at Albion is?
I'm Kirstie MacDougall, the Office and Training Vocational Qualification Administrator at Albion. I coordinate training courses, manage qualifications across sites, and ensure staff obtain the necessary certifications from basic to high-risk levels.
Episode 108: Aaron McIntyre, Managing Director, AWD Environmental Ltd
Q: What were your roles, and what brought you into waste management?
Aaron describes a long career path that started in manufacturing and R&D, moved through hazardous waste transfer and treatment roles, and eventually led to starting AWD Environmental to combine consulting with practical waste collection work.
Episode 106: Henry Mathias, Tranent Wombles
Q: How do you fund the litter-picking equipment and stuff like that?
Funding comes from fundraising, tins in pubs and community facilities, plus support from East Lothian Council and area partnerships, with other organizations available for grants.
Episode 106: Henry Mathias, Tranent Wombles
Q: So do you have members as such, or do you just have volunteers? How does it all work?
Tranent Wombles operates as an informal group of volunteers, largely local to Tranent, with a mix of a large Facebook membership but only a core group actively litter-picking day-to-day.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rubbish Talk

What is Rubbish Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, industry-focused show that pulls in waste-management professionals, operators, regulators, and academics to unpack real-world challenges in the UK waste and resources sector. Episodes span technical innovations (like novel treatment technologies and insurance risk models), regulatory updates, training and workforce development, and community-led environmental action. Expect grounded, hands-on discussions with guests who bring field expertise, regulatory/industry perspectives, and regional insights, often followed by candid anecdotes from site work, campaigns, and business growth. The format leans into actionable takeaways for listeners seeking to improve operations, compliance, or strategy in waste management and circular econo... more

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1. Serena Powell
2. Connor Benton
3. Tina Jackson
4. Henrik Webster
5. Aaron McIntyre
6. Kirstie MacDougall
7. Henry Mathias
8. Heather McLaughlin

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