Waste processing has been a growing focus in recent years, with increased attention on its impact on the environment. As a positive side-effect, more people are turning to recycling to try and slow its impact. However, this is uncovering an even bigger immediate problem; many people simply don’t know how to recycle properly. There are […]

We’ve talked about e-waste before here on the blog here at Skip Hire Network. It’s well known as one of the trickier types of waste to recycle, partially due to its complex makeup, but also because of its rapid growth globally. In the last few months, the United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union has recently released […]

Ask anybody, and you’ll find that no one likes a landfill site. It’s not difficult to see why: it’s ugly, smelly, and poses clear health risks to people and the environment.  The good news is that as a nation, we’re steadily improving the way we deal with waste. We’re sending less rubbish to landfill sites […]

Proper waste disposal is a cornerstone of our business here at Skip Hire Network, and we take it very seriously. Not only do we take care to fulfil our minimum legal obligations, but also go the extra mile to make sure waste is disposed of responsibly. Skip hire businesses do this through the use of […]

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been taking a look at our domestic skip hire services. But, while we’ve got plenty on offer for handymen, landscapers and homeowners, we’ve also got containers big enough for building sites. Our industrial skip hire service is popular with construction firms and trade professional across the country – and […]

Here at Skip Hire Network, our aim is to be a one-stop shop for all your container needs. We offer a national skip hire service with all the benefits of a local family business, plus some added bonuses to boot – read on to find out more. National Skip Hire With Local Benefits The great […]

Hiring a skip or container for the first time can be a bit of a baffling experience. What size do you need? How much will it cost? What do you need to do to get one? We get it. Here on the Skip Hire Network blog, we’re all about making skip hire simple. This week, […]

Arguably not since the Second World War has a single event required such dramatic changes to our daily lives. In late March, the Covid-19 pandemic caused a nationwide lockdown that shuttered businesses, closed public facilities and confined the vast majority of the UK population to our homes. That resulted in some major changes to our […]

We pride ourselves on being pretty clued-up on responsible waste disposal here at Skip Hire Network, even if we do say so ourselves. And that means we’re always fit to bursting with ideas on how to save yourself effort and get the most out of hiring a skip. This week, we’ve got a new bunch […]

Responsible waste disposal is something we’re very passionate about in the skip hire business. But then again, some people use hiring a skip as an opportunity to dispose of some of the oddest things – sometimes knowingly, sometimes not. Below are just a few examples of some of our favourites. Historical Significances Found In Skips […]