Waste Collection (page 6)

Honley Junior School is turning waste into money by collecting aluminium rubbish for recycling and raising cash for their school in the process. 8th January 1990

General view of unemployed workers from Cardiff picking over a rubbish tip in 1938

Rubbish at Hendham Vale, Harpurhey in Graater Manchester. It has become so bad, it has started to build up against the side of a factory wall. 18th January 1992

Litter strewn over the Hyde Park grass following the conclusion of the all day pop concert, which was headlined by the Rolling Stones. 5th July 1969

Mrs. Kemp and her daughter Susan with child of Mrs. Arthur Kemp of the Danleigh Arms sorting out tinfoil and cigarette packets

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Heres a sly camera shot through a side gate, " Mrs. Worthless" throws all and sundry into the dustbin, bread, potatoes peelings, and other kitchen waste

The Fleet-Street sewer, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Fleet-Street sewer, 1845. Underground waste system in London. It appears that although Sewers have been constructed in London for upwards of four centuries

Fleet-Street, deepening the sewer, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Fleet-Street, deepening the sewer, 1845. Workers improving the underground waste system in London, with Temple Bar in the distance....the difficulty of keeping open the traffic

Take My Tip The one way to follow horses with success
Take My Tip.. Theres only one way of following horses with any success... AND THIS IS IT! circa 1930s

Tornado Sweeps Fields Date: 1950

Serge Costume 1897
Woman wearing a serge Costume. Date: 1897

LONDON SCAVENGER
THE LONDON SCAVENGER. Date: 1862

London dustman 1862
London dustman. Date: 1862

SLEDGE IN ARCTIC 1870
Koldeweys second North Pole expedition - the team pull their heavily-laden sledge across the snowy waste. Date: 1869 - 1870

MAKING FOR THE SANDS
THIS IS ME MAKING FOR THE SANDS EVERY MORNING - I DONT WASTE ANY TIME ! Date: 1924

Cartoon, The Popular Guy (Lloyd George): I see no reason why government treason should ever be forgot! Date: 1919

REFUSE TREATMENT PLANT
French treatment plant for the rational disposal of urban waste : different materials are sorted and disposed of according to their nature Date: 1898

DONT WASTE BREAD
Ministry of food poster - Dont waste bread! Date: 1917

Dustman collecting refuse
Bring out your dust, the dustman cries, whilst ringing of his bell: If the wind blows, pray guard your eyes, to keep them clear and well. Date: 19th Century

La Bievre, ca. 1865. Creator: Charles Marville
La Bievre, ca. 1865

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Japan, Tokyo, Nippori, sign in cemetary, remove dog waste from park, accompanying picture of dog and waste

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Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

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Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, UK
Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

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Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

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Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

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Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

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Spain, Andalucia, Rubbish dump on mountainside

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Philippines, Luzon Island, Manila, Smokey Mountain slum area with children living off rubbish tip

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England, East Sussex, Brighton, various litter and recycling bins on the seafront

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Empty aluminium chairs and tables on wooden decking behind a wind break on the deserted beach with soft drinks and empty polystyrene food container on table

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GERMANY, Saxony, Dresden, Street litter bin on sidewalk pavement full of rubbish

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GERMANY, Saxony, Dresden, Street litter bin on pavement sidewalk full of rubbish

Abandonded fishing gear in seagrass meadow, with red sea squirt (Halocynthia papillosa), Samaria National Park, Chania, Crete, Greece

Junkyard, Montrouge, Hauts-de-Seine, France, Europe

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Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A man catches a pig. It will be eaten. There is little time for religious niceties among the poverty and filth of the rubbish tip

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Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A cart pulled by two donkeys stops in the rubbish-strewn streets Date: circa 1995

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Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A man catches a pig by the leg. It will be eaten. There is little time for religious niceties among the poverty and filth of the rubbish tip

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Zabbaleen children on the rubbish tips of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A small girl child dodges past a donkey cart in the rubbish-strewn streets Date: circa 1995

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Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A cart pulled by three small donkeys carries rubbish and three men from the tip Date: circa 1995

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Zabbaleen children on the rubbish tips of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. Three young girls sift though the smoking rubbish Date: circa 1995

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Zabbaleen children on the rubbish tips of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A femae child wearing what might once have been a pretty pink dress. It is now ragged and filthy Date: circa 1995

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Zabbaleen children on the rubbish tips of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A small boy carries a tin can into which he will put small metal items he finds among the rubbish Date: circa 1995

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Zabbaleen children on the rubbish tips of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A small boy scrabbles in the rubbish with his bare hands. More children work behind him Date: circa 1995

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Zabbaleen children on the rubbish tips of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A ragged child finds a piece of bread among the rubbish and offers it to her sister, who clings to her brother Date: circa 1995

Man on gate outside seafood processing factory shovels ice
A man sits on a gate outside a seafood processing factory and shovels ice into a red skip. The ice is used during the processing of scallops in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland

Filthy streets, Mokattam, Cairo
The filthy street of Mokattam in the middle of the rubbish tips of Cairo, Egypt Date: circa 1995

Rubbish tip Zabbaleen children, Cairo
Zabbaleen children on the rubbish tips of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt Date: circa 1995

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"Waste: A Lesson in Resourcefulness" In times of scarcity, every bit counts. This sentiment is echoed through the ages, as depicted by various posters and images throughout history. From wartime pig food posters to Victorian family rules, the message remains clear - waste not, want not. During World War I, when resources were limited, a poster urged families to save kitchen scraps to feed their hens. Not only did this practice provide sustenance for these feathered friends but also ensured that no food went to waste. Similarly, another poster encouraged individuals to keep pigs during wartime. These animals could be fed with leftover food scraps and ultimately contribute towards alleviating hunger in difficult times. The concept of minimizing waste extended beyond just food during those challenging periods. Wartime posters emphasized the importance of conserving clothes and spreading muck on arable fields using Valtra T151 tractors equipped with muck spreaders in England's countryside. Even during strikes like the one witnessed in South Wales in 1921, people resorted to picking coal from waste tips as a means of survival. Every piece salvaged was valuable fuel for warmth and cooking amidst harsh conditions. Fast forward to modern times; we are reminded once again not to squander precious resources through campaigns such as "Don't Waste Bread WWI" or "Waste not, want not - prepare for winter. " These slogans serve as timely reminders that our actions have consequences both environmentally and economically. Furthermore, recycling efforts continue today with initiatives like Redmayne & Isherwood collecting vehicle engine scrap metal for repurposing purposes. By diverting these materials from landfills into productive use once more, we reduce our impact on the environment while creating new opportunities for sustainability. Ultimately, these glimpses into history teach us an invaluable lesson about resourcefulness and responsible consumption. Whether it's saving kitchen scraps or reusing materials creatively – each small action contributes towards building a more sustainable future. Let us remember that waste is not just a company.