You’ve just had a much-needed clearout, and your home and garden look great. But where does all your skip waste go, and is it dealt with safely and responsibly?
If you’re looking for a responsible Sheffield skip hire company, put your trust in Dixons Skips. We’re committed to recycling, so all your waste doesn’t end up in landfill. Read on to see how we handle the contents of your skip for your peace of mind.
Why is recycling so important?
Did you know that some plastic items can take as long as 1000 years to decompose, taking up valuable space in landfill sites? Other materials, including batteries and devices, can leach harmful toxins and gases into the environment.
When you look at the increasing scale of the problem, recycling is more important than ever.
We’re committed to reducing the amount of waste we send to landfill. This has a number of positive effects, including keeping chemicals and pollutants out of the soil and reducing our environmental impact. Additionally, recycling saves energy and precious resources that can be reused in a circular economy.
What can go in a skip?
You can put a wide range of domestic waste in your skip, from green waste to building materials. However some items are not allowed (such as old appliances, any electricals, asbestos, chemicals, paints, gas canisters, or any hazardous materials) or some have additional charges (such as mattresses and carpets as they have to be disposed of separately). ,. Understanding what you can dispose of in a skip is essential to helping us manage your waste responsibly.
Where does skip waste go?
Once you’ve chosen your skip size and filled it with your unwanted items, we’ll come and collect your skip and start disposing of your waste.
Our waste disposal operatives sort through your skip and separate recyclables such as:
- Wood
- Glass
- Plastics
- Cardboard
- Paper
- Bricks
- Plasterboard
And even old uPVC windows. Other skip companies send the contents to a waste transfer station for processing. The sorting process is essential to ensure we reuse as much as possible and reduce our environmental impact.
What happens to skip waste?
Sorted and recycled waste can be repurposed in multiple ways – here are just a few of the uses for your unwanted household stuff:
- Metal: Scrap metal is in high demand because it’s relatively easy to recycle and make new products. It’s shredded and melted to form blocks or sheets for repurposing or exporting.
- Building waste: Brick, tiles and other building material waste is crushed and turned into hardcore, which can be used as a sub-base for building projects.
- Green waste: Hedge clippings, grass and tree cuttings can be composted for gardening and landscaping projects.
- Paper: Paper waste is separated into different grades and then washed and treated to remove staples, ink and glue. Once dried, the paper is used to create new products.
- Waste to energy: Other waste can be converted into energy and used for heating and electricity.
Choosing an environmentally friendly skip hire company
Landfills are bad news for the environment and the health of the planet. That’s why you should always choose an ethical skip hire company to dispose of your waste in an eco-friendly fashion. Here’s what you need to know to make a greener choice:
- Use a company like Dixons Skips that’s upfront about its recycling services.
- Avoid hiring a skip at prices that seem too good to be true — low prices can often reflect poor practices like fly tipping.
- Check our ultimate skip guide to help you avoid recycling toxic waste.
- Opt for local skip hire to minimise C02 emissions and benefit from expert local knowledge in waste management — we have locations across Sheffield and Rotherham.
Sheffield Skip Hire from Dixons Skips
If you’re looking for an ethical company to handle your household or commercial waste, contact the team at Dixons Skip Hire. We’re local waste management experts committed to recycling and sustainability.
Call us today, and we’ll be happy to give you a free quote and help you find the right skip size for your next project.