Entries by Jon Price

Where Does My Waste Go?

As more and more of us are recycling our general household waste, from separating your food waste, your glass, cardboard and even tins, you might be sceptical about which items from your skip are actually recycled. You will be glad to know that here at Staffordshire Skip Hire, we do all we can to ensure […]

Using Decorative Aggregates

Reds, blues, purples and greens, or even classic Cotswold stone, decorative aggregates can add a splash of colour and life to any outdoor area of your home. So why not consider how you can bring these colours to life! Garden Colour In the garden, there are a number of ways that you can use decorative […]

Garden Clearance

Springtime is the perfect time of year to entirely revamp your garden. So why not hire yourself a skip and give yourself a couple of days to strip your garden back to basics, and have it perfect in time for a summer BBQ. Types Of Garden Waste When it comes to clearing out your garden, […]

Spring Clear Outs

Every year people vow to do a spring clear out, but how often do we go all out and do a thorough clear out? What a better time to start doing that clear out while many of us are still in lockdown, and the kids have gone back to school? Not So Yearly We always […]

Your Guide to Recycling Scrap Metal

Staffordshire Skip Hire offer skip hire services for a number of different projects across our county, including large refurbishments. These sort of tasks generate significant amounts of scrap metal, but do you know the best way to get rid of it responsibly? Read our latest blog to find out more. Why Metal Recycling Is Important […]

What is Grab Lorry Hire and is it the Right Choice for Your Job? 

If you’re starting a small renovation project, skip hire might seem like the obvious option for waste removal, but have you considered hiring a grab lorry instead?  What is a grab lorry?  A grab lorry is a specialist truck with a hydraulic arm that can reach up to 8 meters. Grab lorries are an excellent […]

The Importance of Proper Asbestos Removal 

Asbestos still poses a serious risk when it comes to any demolition or refurbishment work, and it’s extremely important that asbestos is removed and disposed of appropriately and according to legal requirements.  What is asbestos  Asbestos refers to six naturally occurring minerals, composed of flexible, soft and heat resistant fibres, which were used for decades […]

A Handy Guide to What you Can and Can’t Dispose of in a Skip 

Skip hire is an excellent waste disposal solution, but no waste management system is a ‘catch all’, and there are certain items that should not be disposed of in a skip.  As a general rule of thumb, waste can be split into two categories; hazardous and non-hazardous, and it’s actually illegal to mix the two […]

Do I Need a Skip to Dispose of My Old TV?

One of the most important household items is the television, so it is important to know how to dispose of an old one properly and if a skip hire company can help. Technology is moving at a fast rate with brands creating new and improved models all the time, this means that older televisions are […]

The Best Way to Load Your Skip

As part of our skip hire service, Staffordshire Skip Hire has supplied huge amounts of skips to all kinds of people. We always like to see our skips return in great condition, which is why for this post we have put together a few steps on how to load skips safely. Tackling Skip Loading Properly […]