For a long time skips were one of the best options for disposing of waste. You could hire a single unit and dispose of various types of rubbish. However, there is a bigger focus today on recycling and reuse. That encourages careful segregation for easier sorting and to reduce contamination. As a result, while skips are still fantastic, you need to think about what you are doing. If you need skip hire in Stockton or other parts of the region, we can advise you and provide exceptional services.

Food

One of the most important things to consider is disposing of food waste. In the past some companies would allow you to put food in a skip. Legally though, it required a specific licence and appropriate disposal. Today, no food should go in a skip.

Attitudes towards food waste have changed massively in the past few years. We’re now more aware of the damage it can cause. Critically, it can break down over time in landfill, releasing greenhouses gases (particularly methane) and harming the environment. It is a serious problem, so we need to be more careful with what we do.

The end of March/start of April was a significant time for household food waste in England. Numerous councils began providing weekly collections. They now collect the rubbish from homes free of charge. As a result, there is even less reason to consider putting any in skips. Speak to us or book online if you need skip hire in Stockton.

What happens to the waste?

The new arrangements for domestic food waste aim to redirect thousands of tonnes of material from landfill. This will massively reduce greenhouse gas emissions, therefore it will protect the environment.

Notably, the food waste disposal can actually provide some big benefits. The rubbish can go to an anaerobic digestion facility. Here it will break down over a period of weeks. This produces biogas. It is collected and can then be used to generate energy, a great alternative to burning fossil fuels like natural gas. In addition, the remaining material becomes fertiliser to support more sustainable agriculture.

Arranging skip hire in Stockton

As you can see, it’s a really good idea to ensure you are managing food waste effectively. The benefits speak for themselves. So, if you are planning any kind of project, including clearances, renovations, or extensions, don’t be tempted to throw any food in with other rubbish. Make sure it goes into your caddy. Plus, dispose of the packaging effectively too.

If you want to arrange skip hire in Stockton, you can rely on us. Book via our website or contact us. You can also speak to us if you need tips about segregating different types of waste.