Hiring a skip is a convenient way to dispose of your waste. It spares you from several trips to the tip, unhampered by the size of your car, and allows you to complete the job gradually over the hire period. Using a professional skip hire company also offers several environmental benefits.
1) Waste management and recycling
Most skip hire companies are experienced waste management professionals and will ensure that all materials are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. They have the knowledge and infrastructure to sort through the refuse and separate recyclable materials from non-recyclables. You don’t have to worry about contamination by putting things in the ‘wrong’ bin. The pros will sort and segregate the items in the skip at their site, aiming to find a second life for as much waste as possible to keep the amount sent to landfill to a minimum.
Our recycling rate at the Hamptons Group is currently around 98% – meaning that only 2% of all waste brought to us ends up in landfill – and we’re working hard at making our business a zero-waste operation.
2) Proper disposal of hazardous materials
Certain items, such as chemicals, batteries and electronic waste, require specialised handling and disposal. That could include sterilisation or incineration, chemical or physical treatment, as well as recycling or reclamation. Proper handling, transportation and tracking of hazardous waste are crucial to prevent pollution and protect human and environmental wellbeing. Professional skip hire companies are not only aware of the regulations surrounding hazardous waste but quite often they are also licensed to handle such materials appropriately, ensuring they are disposed of safely and in accordance with relevant laws.
3) Energy and resource conservation
By using a skip hire service, you are contributing to energy and resource conservation. Waste materials collected by skip hire companies are often taken to recycling facilities where they are processed into new products. Recycling reduces the need for extracting and manufacturing raw materials, saving energy and reducing the overall environmental impact of resource extraction.
Once we’ve sorted and segregated the various components at our site, we send the recovered materials to the relevant manufacturers so they can make new products. The plastic we recover from scrap cables, for example, is reused to make traffic cone bases.
It’s worth noting that not all skip hire companies are equal in their commitment to environmental practices. It’s always advisable to research and select a reputable company that prioritises environmentally friendly waste management methods. Find out more about how we work and why you should choose us.