How to recycle batteries

Batteries are everywhere. They power our cars, our phones, our tablets, our watches, our children’s toys and more. But the chemicals in them mean that they are not suitable to go in skips or in your household waste. Batteries must be disposed of responsibly to avoid...
The problem with plastic bottles

The problem with plastic bottles

Plastic bottles are getting a lot of attention for the devastating effect they are having on our environment and oceans. Plastic bottles are the third most common ocean polluter after cigarettes and food packaging and are causing enormous damage to our oceans. The...

Safety tips when hiring a skip

A skip is heavy, even before you’ve started loading it. So be mindful of where your skip will be situated and remind yourself on how to fill it properly and responsibly to avoid injury to yourself or others. Preparing for the arrival of your skip Before your skip...

Things you can’t put in a skip

A skip is essential when you’ve got a large amount of waste to clear. For big DIY projects, spring cleaning and garden clearances, a skip is the place to throw everything that’s not needed anymore. Then it’s whisked away for responsible disposal. But, before that...

How much space do I need for a skip?

  Hiring a skip is great way to get rid of waste and rubbish when having a mammoth clear-out or carrying out a home renovation project or garden clearance. But before you hire your skip, you make sure that there’s enough room in the location you plan to site it....