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Posted on 24 February 2023

Maximising Indoor Space: Our Top House Hacks

Are you tired of feeling cramped in your own home? It’s time to take control and maximise your indoor space! With a little bit of creativity and some simple hacks, you can transform your living spaces and create a more comfortable and functional home. De-cluttering is key Before you start thinking about how to maximise your indoor space, it’s important to get rid of any unnecessary clutter. A cluttered home...

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Posted on 14 February 2023

The Art of the Skip: Your Ultimate Guide to Hassle-Free Skip Hire Delivery

Congratulations on your decision to hire a skip! With this step, you're well on your way to achieving your clear-out goals and enjoying a cleaner living or working space. However, before your skip can arrive, it's important to ensure you're prepared for the delivery process, so everything runs as smoothly as possible. In this article, we'll provide some tips to help you get ready for your skip delivery and avoid...

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Posted on 9 February 2023

10 reasons to hire a skip for your partner on Valentine’s Day

Yes really! There are 10 reasons to do this. To be honest there were more but I needed to audit some of them out. So these are some of my favourite reasons as to why hiring a skip for your partner for Valentines Day IS a good idea. And to make it an even better idea, we've given you £14 off your next order. Just use the code SKIPSABEAT at...

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Posted on 4 January 2023

Disposal of upholstered furniture has changed

From the 1st of January 2023, a new legislation came into play to ensure the safe disposal of any upholstered furniture which has reached the end of its natural life. The legislation applies to both businesses and domestic situations. Why is this necessary? These types of items have been found to contain Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) which are harmful to the environment, wildlife and humans if not disposed of safely....

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Posted on 4 January 2023

4 DIY Projects to Tackle with Skip Hire

Using Skip Hire To Assist In DIY Projects DIY projects around the home and garden can be a fun and satisfying way to add value to your property. But many DIY projects also make a lot of waste, from scraps of wood to old tiles or broken furniture. That is where a skip hire comes in! Skip hire can give you the perfect container for all the debris and waste...

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Posted on 20 November 2022

Waste less this Christmas

We all know that Christmas is a time of celebration, but it's also a time of excess—and not just when it comes to the food. From wrapping paper and cards to food waste, there are plenty of ways Christmas can end up being more than you bargained for! Here are our top tips for reducing waste this Christmas: -Pack your presents in reusable bags and boxes. -Buy only what you...

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Posted on 13 September 2022

10 things you should know before you hire a skip

You may feel you are ready to hire a skip but there are some questions you should ask yourself first and some things you should be aware of that people seem to keep to themselves. e.g have you ever worked in yards? What's a 4 yard skip and how much can it hold? Why would I need a skip permit and how much does one cost? What can I put...

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Posted on 6 September 2022

8 household items you didn’t know you could recycle

Thanks to the entire country’s increased focus on sustainability, and the growth in recycling rates you’ll no doubt already know about the most common materials that can be recycled easily, including paper, cardboard, tin cans, plastic bottles, etc You’ll more than likely have a few of these items lying around your house, so when it comes time to have your annual clearout, make sure that you aren’t just throwing these...

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Posted on 1 September 2022

When to change your mattress and how to dispose of it

Sleep is one of the most important things that we need to stay healthy. Our bodies use this time heal, rejuvenate, process and rest. To ensure we get a good night's sleep we need to ensure our mattress is in good order and can give us the best rest possible. So when do we need to change our mattress?     When should I change my mattress? Most people suggest...

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Posted on 24 August 2022

Businesses paid out £3 million in commercial fly-tipping fees in last 3 years

Ever wondered if those business' and individuals that fly-tip ever get caught? Well they do. This is why it's important to use a compliant waste company when hiring a skip. Following a 300% increase in searches for the term ‘how to report fly-tipping’ in the past year, a new study from sustainable waste management experts, Envirovue, looks into the number of commercial fly-tipping fines handed out in the past three years and the cost...

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