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Recycling your waste materials in Sandy

Recycling is something most of us do now to some degree. Some do it more than others, but we mostly appreciate that it is an important part of our daily lives. It is more important to recycle waste in Bedfordshire in order to conserve resources and maintain a healthy environment than ever before. The question is, are we really doing everything possible when it comes to recycling our waste materials? The achances are that many of us are probably not doing all we can. So here are a few tips to help you recycle properly.

The first point is probably the one that most fall down on and that is a failure to rinse out all containers such as bottles and jars before they go into the recycling container. We know that glass and most plastic bottles can now be recycled, but many of them will be rejected if they are contaminated with food waste. The same applies to the lowly pizza box; although it is made from card, it should not go into the recycling bin because the grease can contaminate many other items, this will mean that many of your rinsed out containers will be rejected when they reach the processing facility. So when recycling is rejected it will simply end its life in landfill instead. Entire batches sometimes will not be used because food waste is mixed in with the paper and cardboard, what a waste!.

Kitchen foil and some other products such as chocolate are often wrapped in foil. Sadly, many do not recycle this foil, they just throw it in the bin. If it is clean and dry, screw it up and put it in your recycling bin with other aluminium items such as drinks and food cans. Flattening the cans will give you more space in the bin, and it will not affect its ability to be recycled. You can even buy can presses for a few pounds online. They can be screwed to the wall and make light work of compacting your cans.

Recycling bathroom rubbish in Sandy

The bathroom is a room that many overlook for recycling. Now, this may be because it is such a small room, but if you have the space for a recycling bin as well as a rubbish bin, then you really should consider it. It is surprising just how many deodorant and shampoo bottles a family generate, not to mention the conditioner and liquid soap bottles that can be recycled. As for any bottle or container that has a pump, remove that first as they cannot be recycled.

A safety consideration is needed with aerosol cans, such as hairspray or deodorant,these can be recycled too. Unlike the other metal containers, do not squash them, as they still may have some propellant gases present. Just put them in with the rest of the recycling.

One product that many are now turning away from is the coffee pods that are used with different types of coffee machines. Although these have increased in popularity in recent years, the environmental impact of them is know starting to filter down, no pun intended! started to be reported. These pods cannot be thrown in the recycling bin, although some manufacturers are now offering a recycling service. All you need to do is contact the company who supply your pods to ask if they recycle and if they do, they can send you a recycling bag.

Do not put batteries and light bulbs into Sandy recycling bins, as these can be dropped off at a designated collection point which can be found at a lot of supermarkets. Please remember that batteries will not be collected as part of your household recycling, and should never go into landfill waste bags. This is because many of them have dangerous chemicals that are harmful to the environment if they leach into the soil or ground water.

Many fabrics can be recycled too. Not many people realise that old worn out clothing that is not good enough for the charity shop can be recycled instead. The chances are that your local council probably offers a collection service for old worn out clothes.

Much like washing the inside of containers out before recycling, before you recycle them you should try to remove the labels that are stuck on the outside containers too, as these are often not recyclable. Some can simply be peeled off, but others may need to be soaked in water first before they come off.

Also you must not put your recycling into a black bin bag and then into the recycling bin. Most councils will refuse to collect these, as the black bags cannot be recycled as they are deemed to be soft plastics. All the items should be washed inside and labels removed and placed loose within the bin.

A quick guide to what you can put into your Sandy Skip Hire skip

Although what is accepted in a skip will vary between skip hire providers, as a general guide, the items that are permitted in a skip will include:

Soil from all levels
Waste plastic
Rubble and hardcore
Organic waste
Scrap metal
Wood such as old larch lap fencing and old posts
Waste cardboard
General domestic waste
Old furniture

Items that are generally not allowed in a Sandy Skip Hire skip will include:

Electrical items
Fluorescent tubes/bulbs
Old tyres
Medical waste, particularly sharps and anything else deemed a bio hazard
Compressed gas cylinders
Any hazardous waste, such as asbestos or explosive materials
Chemicals such as paint, solvents and glues
Plasterboard is not allowed in a skip with other waste. It must be kept separate, either in its own skip, or in a plasterboard skip bag

Sandy Skip Hire recycle the vast majority of the waste products that you place in our skips, so you can be confident that you will be doing your bit for the environment.

Hoarding costs you money

Many hoarding behaviours can be put down to past experiences the individual has gone through. This may be periods of abject poverty, that makes them feel the need to hoard items just in case they could be used to good effect at a later stage. It is now thought that hoarding can adversely affect your finances. This may sound like a strange statement to make, but a bad financial situation is something we all want to avoid.

Time to have a good clearout

We've all been there. Our house has become a little cluttered and we feel the need to have a good tidy up. Many refer to it as a spring clean, but any time of year is a good time to de-clutter our living space. Having a good tidy up not only clears your house, it will help to clear your mind too. Research has shown that living in a cluttered environment can even have adverse effects on a person's sleep.

Fly tipping: what's the problem in Sandy?

Illegal dumping is the proper name for fly tipping and it is typically distinguished from littering because of the type and amount of material left and the way in which it is disposed of. Fly tipping has always been a problem in Sandy and indeed all over Bedfordshire.

The waste consequences of Covid

In an age where we are constantly looking for ways to cut down on our waste, it seems strange that so much extra waste has been created by the covid pandemic. The vast majority of this is made from plastic, so surely it could be recycled, but when one considers what it has been used for, it renders it potentially hazardous waste.

New Bill designed to ban export of plastic waste

When we throw away our waste materials, few of us know or possibly even wonder where this waste will end up. Many often believe that if it goes into the recycling bin, it will be recycled and therefore they will be doing their bit for the good of the environment. Unfortunately, a good deal of plastic waste often ends up in developing countries.

The problems with waste disposal in Sandy

How many times have we looked at all the waste materials we have accumulated and despaired at the arduous prospect of sorting it into various types of waste to dispose of at the local tip? This once simple task has now become a major headache for many as the restrictions on what we can dispose of in landfill has increased so much in recent times.

Plastic pollution around the globe

Plastic pollution is now one of the biggest environmental concerns we have to face. You may feel that large amounts of plastic waste are unavoidable in the world we live in, but you and your family can help with the plastic pollution issue by being aware of its dangers and taking the necessary steps to reduce your plastic waste.

Carbon emissions and the environment

An awful lot has been said over the years about the damage we are doing to our environment with the carbon emissions and waste we produce. Some dispute the possibility that we are damaging our planet beyond repair, while others state quite clearly that we have very little time to change our ways and that time is running out.

How the five R's can dramatically improve our environment in Sandy?

We have all heard of recycling our waste materials and for many years, some councils have provided special recycling bins to help residents avoid putting too much waste into landfill. But recycling is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to helping keep our environment healthy in Sandy.

Recycle or incinerate! What is the best solution for our waste materials in Sandy?

We are constantly being encouraged to recycle our waste materials and not putting them into landfill. However, there appears to be an emerging trend for incineration of waste in many areas, but is this a good or bad step?

Single use plastic products in Sandy

Here at Sandy Skip Hire we always recycle as much of your waste as possible, however, there is always more that can be done to improve the environment that we all need to survive.

A guide to what can and cannot go into a hired skip

At Sandy Skip Hire we are frequently asked what waste materials can be placed into the hired skips we supply. So we thought it would be a good idea to offer a quick guide as to what is and is not acceptable.

The problem with plastic pollution in Bedfordshire

Waste reduction in Bedfordshire

The country is now committed to reducing the amount of waste and the government have set targets for waste reduction. A new plan for cutting waste was published back in 2007 that aimed for at least 40 per cent of household waste to be recycled or composted by 2010, this rose to 50 per cent by 2020.

Plastic waste from the United Kingdom may be sent overseas instead of recycled

Massive amounts of packaging waste is being sent overseas to be recycled and turned into new products. However, concerns have been raised that in reality a good deal of it is being dumped in landfill sites in countries that we have no agreement with.

Just how recyclable is the plastic we use in Sandy Skip Hire

We all know that plastic is recyclable, so as long as we put it in the correct bin it will be made into something else useful. Sadly this is a myth that all too many people believe, the painful truth is quite the opposite. We have all seen the triangular set of chasing arrows logo on plastic products and seem to automatically assume that it denotes that the product is recyclable.

What happens to all the plastic we throw out

Just where would we be without plastic? The production of plastic has exploded over the last fifty or so years, growing from 16.5 million tons in 1964 to 343 million tons in 2014; it is expected to double by 2036. The question is, where does all of this plastic go when people in Bedfordshire throw it away?

Fly tipping: A modern day curse

Fly tipping is simply another term used to describe illegal dumping of all manner of waste material, it is also called fly dumping. Whatever term is used, it is the dumping of waste illegally instead of using an authorised method such as kerbside collection or using an authorised rubbish dump. It is the illegal deposit of any waste onto land, including waste dumped or tipped on a site with no licence to accept waste.

Recycled plastic for roads and pavements

Plastic use in road and pavement construction is not exactly a new concept, but it does appear to be increasing. Using plastic waste to make plastic roads is definitely on the upward trend. Plastic roads mainly use plastic carrier bags, disposable cups and PET bottles that are collected from landfill sites prior to burial and are a vital part of this construction material.

Seaweed sachets offer an alternative to plastic

Indonesia has a wealth of naturally growing seaweed that can make an edible, water permeable film that can be used in sachets that hold tea, coffee, and hot cocoa as well as a whole host of other useful daily consumable products.

The increasing problem of plastics in our oceans

The amount of plastic in the oceans of the world is predicted to treble in the next ten years unless affirmative action is taken to deal with the problem, according to a new report just published.

Plastic pollution in the ocean starts from the rivers

A scary statistic is that more than eight million tons of waste plastic ends up in the ocean every single year. If we continue to pollute our oceans at this rate, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050 and it can take many years to break down if at all, not to mention the toxins it leaches in the process.

Ways to reduce your plastic waste

Plastic is a great product in so many ways, but the environmental impact it can have is enormous, particularly when it comes to the single use plastic products we seem to uses on a daily basis in our throw away society. Can we as private individuals do to cut down our personal plastic usage?

Plastic microbeads are a load of rubbish

Would you like to fill your mouth with plastic, or cover other parts of your anatomy with it on a regular basis? The answer would most likely be a resounding no, but we are already doing just that.

Waste plastic from the UK is polluting the globe

Literally thousands of tons of plastic scrap collected for recycling from British households have been transported and dumped on sites across the world. This shocking revelation was revealed from a recent freedom of information request.

Hiring a skip from Sandy Skip Hire rather than using the local dump

Have you got a load of rubbish to dump? Is it better to hire a skip or use the local dump? Do you need a permit for having a skip? Can anyone apply for a permit? Here are a few answers which could help you when hiring a skip from Sandy Skip Hire

Hire a skip from Sandy Skip Hire for your garden waste

No matter what the season, a medium sized Bedfordshire garden can generate a massive amount of waste materials. The winter will leave a lot of dead leaves and twiggs from nearby trees to clear up, and when the warmer months hit, the waste is generated on a weekly basis as things grow rapidly.

Get a skip and avoid fly tipping in Bedfordshire

Not only does fly tipping blight the Bedfordshire countryside around us, it can have a devastating effect on the wildlife that we co-exist with. Then of course there is the eye watering cost of clearing up the mess that inconsiderate people have created. We all pay the price for this ecologically unsound practice through increased council tax bills from our councils. This could all be avoided if everyone disposed of their waste in the correct manner and hiring a skip is probably the best way to go about this, particularly if you have a large amount of waste to dispose of.

Some facts about waste and recycling from Sandy Skip Hire

The United Kingdom produces over 100 million tonnes of waste every single year. If you consider that one tonne is about the weight of a small car, it is easy to see how it mounts up. In less than two hours, the waste we produce would fill the Albert Hall.

Hire a skip instead of going to your local Bedfordshire tip

Using a local Bedfordshire tip is not the same as it was a few years ago. These days everything has to go in the correct hopper, it cannot all go in the same one any longer. This means you have to know what goes where in order to segregate all the rubbish at home.

Hire a skip from Sandy Skip Hire for your soil and mud

A Bedfordshire client recently hired one of our skips as they just could not believe how much earth they had to get rid of when they dug out a pond in their back garden. Our client had intended to build up their flower beds and other low spots of their garden with the excavated earth. They never thought they would need to get rid of any earth at all.

Useful information about skip hire in Bedfordshire

The one question we get asked the most at Sandy Skip Hire is what size skip the customer will need. We always suggest that you think about what you need to dispose of and remember that two skips can be far more expensive than one larger skip. Skips are measured by the yard and range from 3 yard mini skips to roll-on roll-off containers more suitable for higher volume waste requirements.

Hire a skip from Sandy Skip Hire to save you time effort and money

Hiring a skip from Sandy Skip Hire is without a doubt the best way to get rid of all your waste materials! It is convenient, quick, easy and saves you a huge amount of work. Generally speaking, we only get a couple of days a week away from work, and when you end up ferrying your household waste back and forth from the local tip, your weekend soon gets swallowed up.

The benefits of skip hire from Sandy Skip Hire in Bedfordshire

Having a good clear out of the garden shed or garage produces way more rubbish than you ever imagined possible. Decorating preparation can also produce a good deal of waste, such as old skirting boards and stripped wood chip paper that his been up since the war, so a skip is a great way to dispose of the waste.

Further Information

If you would like to know more or are interested in a quote we would be happy to help. Phone us on 0800 169 8588, email us at info@stevenageskiphire.co.uk or fill in our enquiry form and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

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Hoarding costs you money
Time to have a good clearout
Fly tipping: what's the problem in Sandy?
The waste consequences of Covid
New Bill designed to ban export of plastic waste
The problems with waste disposal in Sandy
Plastic pollution around the globe
Carbon emissions and the environment
How the five R's can dramatically improve our environment in Sandy?
Recycle or incinerate! What is the best solution for our waste materials in Sandy?
Single use plastic products in Sandy
A guide to what can and cannot go into a hired skip
Recycling your waste materials in Sandy
The problem with plastic pollution in Bedfordshire
Waste reduction in Bedfordshire
Plastic waste from the United Kingdom may be sent overseas instead of recycled
Just how recyclable is the plastic we use in Sandy Skip Hire
What happens to all the plastic we throw out
Fly tipping: A modern day curse
Recycled plastic for roads and pavements
Seaweed sachets offer an alternative to plastic
The increasing problem of plastics in our oceans
Plastic pollution in the ocean starts from the rivers
Ways to reduce your plastic waste
Plastic microbeads are a load of rubbish
Waste plastic from the UK is polluting the globe
Hiring a skip from Sandy Skip Hire rather than using the local dump
Hire a skip from Sandy Skip Hire for your garden waste
Get a skip and avoid fly tipping in Bedfordshire
Some facts about waste and recycling from Sandy Skip Hire
Hire a skip instead of going to your local Bedfordshire tip
Hire a skip from Sandy Skip Hire for your soil and mud
Useful information about skip hire in Bedfordshire
Hire a skip from Sandy Skip Hire to save you time effort and money
The benefits of skip hire from Sandy Skip Hire in Bedfordshire
Areas covered list
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