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TRANSFORMING THE REGION'S WASTE
Waste of the Week - Wood and timber

Waste
of the
week

MDF Offcuts and sawdust
10 tonnes per month
lots of MDF offcuts and clean sawdust

 

Location: Beverley

 

 

 

 

 

 

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West Yorkshire businesses are invited to the
Why Waste Business Waste Fair on 25th February 2010

A one stop shop where businesses can:

Find out what recycling services are on offer from over 20 waste management companies
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