26Nov, 2025
    Binder Ltd strengthens its East Anglia presence with Dorringtons acquisition

    We’re delighted to share that in October 2025, Binder Ltd acquired Dorringtons Septic Tank Emptying, a long-established family-run business based in Great Yarmouth, specialising in septic tank emptying and maintenance across Norfolk.

    This acquisition marks a key milestone in Binder Ltd’s continued growth and expansion across East Anglia. Dorringtons has built a trusted reputation for reliability, quality, and excellent customer care — values that perfectly reflect Binder’s own approach.

    “This acquisition is an exciting moment for Binder,” said Ed Binder, Director. “Dorringtons shares the same family values and dedication to doing right by their customers, which makes them a perfect fit for our business.”

    From now on, Dorringtons customers will be supported directly by the Binder Ltd team. When calling for assistance, all enquiries will go through to Binder’s friendly office in Suffolk, ensuring a smooth and seamless continuation of service.

    This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver dependable wastewater solutions for homes, businesses, and communities across the region — backed by the experience, integrity, and customer focus that Binder Ltd is known for.

    18Nov, 2025
    Meet the team – Sam

    We’re excited to introduce another vital member of our team here at Binder. Say hello to Sam Oshunsemi, one of the team behind our tanker scheduling operation. Since joining the team in early 2025, Sam has become a key part in keeping our logistics running smoothly and our customers happy. Here’s a look at life behind the scenes with Sam.

    Job Title: Tanker Scheduler
    Time at Binder: 10 months and counting. I joined the team in early 2025, quickly settling into the rhythm of the operation and building strong relationships across the board.

    A day in your life at Binder:
    My days are fast-paced, varied, and always customer-focused. The perfect mix of challenge and satisfaction. I start by diving into the inbox, triaging email queries from clients and drivers, and investigating any discrepancies in loads, timings, or routes. From there, it’s straight into booking jobs. Coordinating tanker movements, ensuring compliance with schedules, and liaising with depots to keep everything running like clockwork.

    Mid-morning often brings a flurry of real-time adjustments. Maybe a last-minute load change or a driver needing quick guidance. It keeps things exciting. Afternoons are dedicated to data. Updating our live tracking systems, pulling together Excel reports on monthly KPIs (fuel efficiency, on-time deliveries, utilisation rates), and spotting trends to help the ops team plan ahead.

    Favourite tasks? Solving a tricky scheduling puzzle that keeps a client happy or nailing a complex multi-drop route that saves time and mileage. Unexpected moments? The occasional “emergency” call that turns into a 30-second fix. Or the rare quiet 10 minutes to grab a brew with the team and debrief the morning’s wins.

    Best part of the job:
    Hands down, it’s the combination of slick systems and brilliant people. Binder’s scheduling platform is intuitive and robust. It eliminates manual headaches, flags issues before they escalate, and lets me focus on what matters: delivering for customers. But what truly elevates the role is the team around me. From the planners who anticipate problems to the drivers who execute flawlessly, everyone’s got each other’s backs. That camaraderie, paired with the tangible impact of getting tankers where they need to be, on time, every time, makes every shift rewarding.

    Outside of work:
    Balance is key. I’m a regular at the gym. Early morning sessions to start my day right. Weekends are for quality time with friends and family. Barbecues in the park, long catch-ups over dinner, or just chilling at home. And of course, I’m a die-hard Arsenal supporter. COYG. Nothing beats match day at the Emirates or screaming at the TV with mates when we’re chasing a result. Win, lose, or draw, it’s passion on another level.

    Desert island disc:
    Tough call, but I’d smuggle two classics onto the island:

    • Usher – Confessions: Pure early-2000s R&B gold. Every track is a vibe. From the smooth grooves to the raw emotion.
    • Tory Lanez – Playboy Live: High-energy, infectious, and perfect for keeping spirits up when the coconuts run low.

    Both albums on repeat? Not a problem at all.

    Tea or coffee – and how do you take it?
    Tea, always. Strong brew, splash of almond milk, and either no sugar or a teaspoon of natural honey for that gentle sweetness. Keeps me sharp without the jitters.

    Takeaway of choice:
    Big night in calls for a Chinese feast, ordered exactly right:

    • King prawn fried rice. No peas, rice thoroughly mixed with soy sauce until it’s that perfect shade of brown, prawns crisply fried.
    • Salt and pepper king prawns. Extra chilli kick.
    • Beef in black bean sauce. Tender beef, punchy sauce, plenty of peppers and onions.
    • Pot of chilli oil on the side for dipping.
    • Ice-cold Coke to wash it all down.

    Settle in with a movie, plate piled high. Pure comfort.

    22Aug, 2022
    Focus On: Septic Tank vs. Treatment Plant

    Septic tanks and sewage treatment plants (STP’s) are often confused as the same thing, however they are not.  

    How do they work?

    A STP works in a similar way to a septic tank by acting as a trap for the solid waste and discharging the waste water but with a big difference; STP units are designed to treat the wastewater before it is discharged, and is therefore permitted to discharge to a watercourse such as a river, stream or pond and in many instances can be discharged into a storm water soak-away.

    What are the differences?

    • STP’s require electricity to run the air pump and other mechanical components however septic tanks can run power-free
    • Septic tanks don’t require servicing (although they do require emptying), whereas sewage treatment plants require servicing and emptying.
    • A typical septic tank has two ‘zones’, whereas a sewage treatment plant typically has three.
    • A STP provides treatment of the waste, whereas a septic tank simply separates it – this means that the waste water that leaves a STP is cleaner than what leaves a septic tank. 

    Septic Tank

    Sewage Treatment Plant

    What does this mean to you? 

    There are a lot of properties out there which currently have a septic tank that discharges to a local watercourse (instead of to a soakaway system or drainage field). As of January 1st 2020, this is no longer legal. 

    If you own a property with this drainage system, you must upgrade it by that date. If you are selling a property with this system in place before 2020, you must upgrade it before selling. If you are buying a property with a septic tank discharging to a watercourse and this hasn’t yet been discussed – don’t until agreement has been made about upgrading the system. 


    For more information about the General Binding Rules read our blog here, or speak to our team.

    1Aug, 2022
    Do you meet the General Binding Rules?

    Industry standards released by the Environmental Agency in 2015, mean any sewage treatment plant that discharges wastewater must meet strict regulations. 

    If your treatment system was installed before 1983 you do not need to do anything, as there was no British Standard in place before then. You must, however, still meet the other general binding rules that apply to you.

    The new January 2020 General Binding regulations are thorough and rules depend on how much you discharge, where you discharge and if you are a commercial entity. 

    Some of the key standards outlined in the regulations are: 

    • Discharge can only be domestic sewage
    • In an area where the water level changes depending on the tide, discharge must be below the mean low water spring mark.
    • Plant must meet the relevant British Standard.
    • Plant must be the correct size for the amount of sewage it will need to treat. This should meet the sizing requirements in British Water’s guidelines.
    • Regular maintenance in line with manufacturer’s instructions should be adhered, and it the system must always be in good working order
    • The system must be regularly emptied – once a year or in line with the manufacturer’s instructions. The company used to dispose of the waste must be a registered waste carrier. 

    If you’re not sure if you meet the regulations, reach out to our team who can advise you on the system right for you and of our standard practices for installation and maintenance.