Whether updating your TV set or saying goodbye to a beloved yet broken television, TV disposal can be a complicated and confusing process.
Safely and effectively recycling or getting rid of your television is integral to avoiding voids and protecting the planet. With our handy guide, learn how to get rid of an old TV, no matter the condition.
While hiring a skip is a helpful addition for your house clearance or building project, some safety and security measures should be considered.
Open skips are more susceptible to misuse or theft, especially if the skip bin is on an easily accessible driveway or near a busy street. People may use your skip to dispose of their own rubbish, which can sometimes be hazardous, or steal potentially dangerous items only suitable for landfill.
Luckily, there are ways to prevent these scenarios. Lockable skips are a popular option for those who require added security during their project. Find out more about enclosed skip hire with our handy guide.
When decorating and updating your home, using paint is a great way to refresh any rooms that feel dull. Adding a splash of colour is the quickest way to add personality and style.
However, purchasing paint and decorating is the fun part — disposing of paint correctly and responsibly is when things start to get confusing, due to its hazardous nature.
Nowadays, skips come in all shapes and sizes.
You’ll have no problem finding a skip size that perfectly fits your needs, from small skips to assist your house clearance and garden debris to large containers for entire building renovations.
Roll on roll off skips are the most significant style of waste container we offer at Forge Skip Hire, perfect for large jobs with high volumes of waste.
Continue reading Roll on roll off skip hire: what you need to know
Over 98% of UK homes have a fridge or combined fridge freezer, meaning most of us will need to replace the appliance at least once.
Nearly 3.5 million fridges are thrown away annually in the UK, usually due to breakage, an appliance upgrade, or moving home.
Continue reading Everything to know about fridge-freezer disposal
If you’re longing for a comfier couch or having a house clear out, you’ve probably considered how to get rid of a sofa.
Disposing of bulky items can be expensive and time-consuming. However, there are ways to avoid the extra cost and hassle of removing used furniture like sofas.
Many people hire a skip for garden waste, making the messy job of a garden clearout tidy and efficient. Having somewhere to dispose of your rubbish ensures your waste doesn’t clog up your home wheelie bins or have you making lots of trips to the local dump.
Continue reading Why a skip is the best solution for garden waste
Hiring a skip makes it easy to dispose of household waste or tackle a big garden clear-out. Once you’ve filled up your skip with various items – old desks, garden furniture, or even building debris – skip hire companies will return to your property and collect their skip with the contents inside.
But what happens to your rubbish after that? How is your waste disposed of? Does any of it get recycled?
Thanks to the simple process of hiring a skip, getting rid of your rubbish has never been easier.
While using a skip is mostly straightforward, there are a few common mistakes you should take note of to avoid hazards or potential fines.
Despite many of us doing our bit to recycle, plastic pollution is an ongoing problem.
Enter The Big Plastic Count, a weeklong event that aims to push the government and brands in taking more action to tackle the plastic crisis.
