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How To Stay Safe When Hiring A Skip

Safety is massively important to us here at Skip Hire Network, so we do everything we can to guarantee the ...

25th May, 2017

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Why Is Fly Tipping A Problem?

Fly tipping is on the opposite end of the scale to responsible skip hire, and it’s a sadly growing problem ...

19th May, 2017

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Series 2: Permits, Reducing And Recycling: Keeping Skip Hire Costs Down

In the second and final instalment in our series on how to keep your skip hire costs down, this week ...

10th May, 2017

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Series 1: Size, Weight And Timing: How To Keep Skip Hire Costs Down

Cost isn’t generally a massive problem when it comes to hiring a skip. Having said that though, everyone likes saving ...

3rd May, 2017

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How To Easily Classify Different Types Of Waste

Ultimately, waste disposal is all about making sure the right stuff goes in the right place. Classifying it correctly is ...

26th Apr, 2017

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Why You Need To Know About EWC And SIC Codes

Our latest article in our series on waste transfer notes deals with EWC and SIC codes. To recap quickly on ...

18th Apr, 2017

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Why Does The Waste Hierarchy Matter?

Whether you’re a homeowner or business owner, you may have heard the words ‘waste hierarchy’ before. Essentially, it’s a concept ...

7th Apr, 2017

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What Is A Waste Transfer Note?

Like all responsible waste disposal companies, when we collect any amount of waste from you, we’ll give you a waste ...

31st Mar, 2017

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Can You Put Furniture In A Skip?

In short: yes. Now, we’re aware this could have been a very brief blog, but bear with us! In many ...

24th Mar, 2017

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Skip Hire Done Right: The Things To Bear In Mind

When hiring a skip, there are a few things it’s good to bear in mind. We know you’ve probably got ...

20th Mar, 2017

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How Can I Get Rid Of Items I Can’t Put In A Skip?

While skip hire is great for disposing of commercial and household waste, there are some things that you can’t get ...

9th Mar, 2017

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The Big Picture: How Long Does Our Waste Take To Break Down?

Responsible waste management is something we’re passionate about here at Skip Hire Network, and for many, hiring a skip is ...

23rd Feb, 2017

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Skip To The Point – Why Can’t We Just Burn Our Rubbish?

In some ways, it seems like it would solve a lot of problems if we just burned our rubbish. After ...

15th Feb, 2017

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The Oddest Things Found In Skips

Responsible waste disposal is something we’re very passionate about in the skip hire business. But then again, some people use ...

6th Feb, 2017

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Why Your Business Should Be Managing Waste Responsibly

Prudent skip hire is a crucial part of effective waste efficiency. And in today’s modern age, being waste efficient is ...

30th Jan, 2017