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Why can’t you put plasterboard in a skip?

It’s a straightforward question with a not-quite-straightforward answer. The truth is that you can technically dispose of plasterboard in a ...

15th Oct, 2018

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How to dispose of medical and clinical waste at home

You can hire a skip to dispose of all sorts of waste, but sadly, medical waste isn’t one of them! ...

27th Sep, 2018

Builders skips

A Guide To Builder’s Skips (6 Yard to 8 Yard Skips)

Builder’s skips are amongst the many sizes of skip we offer here at Skip Hire Network, and amongst the most ...

6th Sep, 2018

4 Yard Skips (Midi Skips) Size Guide

Essentially, a 4 yard skip is one of the smallest sizes of skip we offer here at Skip Hire Network, ...

14th Aug, 2018

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How to look after your garden in a heatwave

It’s official – we’re experiencing the longest heatwave in well over 40 years right now in the UK. It’s probably ...

26th Jul, 2018

How to remove your old kitchen so it’s ready to put in your skip

After all the planning, the discussions and the financial tallies, you’re finally ready to get your new kitchen installed. Before ...

13th Jul, 2018

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4 fantastic reasons to hire a skip for DIY renovations

As you’ll know if you’ve undertaken any type of home renovation before, even minor types of renovations can be pretty ...

13th Jul, 2018

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Here’s how you should responsibly dispose of paint

You can get rid of an awful lot of household waste by hiring a skip. Sadly though, leftover paint and ...

13th Jul, 2018

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What Is Landfill Tax? A Quick Explanation

It’s a pretty universal truth that nobody likes landfill. It’s mostly regarded as a necessary evil, a last resort for ...

20th Apr, 2018

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What You Need To Know Before Hiring A Skip – The Essential Skip Hire Guide

It’s a question we’re asked a lot here at Skip Hire Network, and the answer can depend on a lot ...

27th Mar, 2018

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3 Encouraging Steps Forward In Waste Processing

Environmental health is a hot topic in the news right now. The environmental damage that plastics are doing to our ...

19th Mar, 2018

business waste

Make Sure You Know Your Responsibilities Toward Waste!

If you’re a business owner, you may well already know your general responsibilities towards waste, especially if you find yourself ...

1st Mar, 2018

corporate waste recycling

Our 4 Top Tips To Reducing Corporate Waste

Corporate and commercial waste can be a big problem for many businesses. British law means that companies have a duty ...

21st Feb, 2018

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Easy, Eco-Friendly Ways To Get Rid Of Your Christmas Tree

Now the festive break is over, and many of us are back at work, it’s time to get the house ...

2nd Jan, 2018

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New UN Research Says That Only 20% Of E-Waste Is Recycled

We’ve talked about e-waste before here on the blog here at Skip Hire Network. It’s well known as one of ...

12th Jan, 2018