By Ben Trickett, Director, Sixtowns Waste.  

A waste control expert is offering advice and solutions regarding new issues affecting both the private and public sectors.  

Ben Trickett, of Sixtowns Waste says many organisations are struggling to scrap obsolete IT equipment, while there’s a growing problem with end-of-life solar panels. 

The IT issue is compounded by Microsoft’s announcement that they will no longer be supporting the popular Windows 10 operating system.  

“According to web use analysts StatCounter, just over 50% of desktop users in the UK still rely on Windows 10 and Microsoft has announced it will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025,” explained Ben of Barlaston. “It is the major problem in the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) sector at present, especially for large offices, local authorities, and schools. 

“Ideally, a company needs a holistic service which ensures responsible reuse or scrappage and allows the owner to recover money to subsidise waste disposal.” 

Ben, is the founder of Sixtowns Waste, a company offering holistic waste management solutions, for almost all waste streams.  

“When it comes to WEEE, it is possible to save money and reduce waste by recycling items such as personal computers,” added Ben. “But this must be done in a secure way because of company confidentially and GDPR regulations. We would ensure the wiping of all data, protecting your people and profits.” 

A second major waste issue, which will continue to grow as an issue is the disposable of obsolete solar panels. Ben said: “Solar panels have a lifespan of 20–25 years and waste from the sector is expected to grow exponentially.” 

“The UK is expected to generate 30,000 tonnes of solar waste by 2030 and 350,000 tonnes by 2040, according to a 2016 report by intergovernmental organisation, the International Renewable Energy Agency. 

“The positive news is that there are solutions where 95% of material goes back into making new solar panels, with the remainder going into a waste to energy generating disposal plant.” 

Ben founded Sixtowns Waste in 2023 after carrying-out research into the industry sector. He explained: “It became clear that many companies were using multiple solutions for various types of disposal. We look at an organisation’s overall waste usage and find the best available solutions to ensure efficient and responsible disposable at competitive rates.

To find out more about Sixtowns Waste, please go online to www.sixtownswaste.co.uk.

ENDS 

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