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5 Tips to Reduce Your Plastic Consumption This Christmas 2022

5th December 2022 by Skip Hire

Do we really need to use so much plastic?

We published this post last Christmas but thought we’d revisit it for 2022 as it’s perhaps even more relevant than ever before.

With Christmas 2022 just around the corner, some of us will (or have already started) doing our Christmas shopping. Whether it’s toys for the kids, gadgets for the guys or makeup box-sets for the ladies, there’s usually a ton of packaging involved and, as you’ll no doubt know from experience, this leads to a heap of rubbish to dispose of on Boxing Day.

Whilst the cardboard boxes that the items often come in isn’t a problem, the huge amounts of plastic that’s usually part of the deal certainly can be. We’ve written extensively about the dangers of plastic waste on our blog so, with this in mind, let’s take a look and see if there are practical ways to reduce or even eliminate our festive plastic consumption this year.

Clear up your garden before the cold weather arrives

4th November 2022 by Skip Hire

It’s around this time of year that many Sussex residents will be out and about in their gardens; not for sunbathing opportunities of course, but to get their gardens ready for the frosty winter days that lie ahead. If this is what you’re currently up to then you’ll be familiar with the ubiquitous piles of leaves, grass trimmings and the like that are no doubt scattered around the garden. Or, perhaps you’re a tad more organised and have your green garden waste all stacked up neatly in a corner of the garden.

No More Ghost Hunting At Redoubt this Halloween

19th October 2022 by Skip Hire

Image courtesy of The Voice of Hassocks – Own work, CC0, Link

Eastbourne’s Redoubt Fortress Twilight Tours Are Over!

As we normally update this post every Halloween with the latest times and dates for the Redoubt’s annual Halloween Ghost Hunt, we thought we’d share the sad news that there won’t be any spine-chilling spooky goings-on in 2022.

Eastbourne locals will already be aware that the Redoubt has been closed for quite some time but if you’ve arrived at this page because you were hoping to book your ghost-hunting tickets for 2022 and are travelling from further afield, we’re sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

The Right Way to Dispose of Building Waste

25th July 2022 by Skip Hire

Once your construction project is finished, it’s important to follow the appropriate steps for disposing of any building waste left behind. Assuming it’s not a DIY project, this may sometimes be included in your building contract, while in other cases the responsibility will fall on you entirely. In any case, you should verify that you’re following all necessary steps to avoid any unpleasant fines or even worse consequences.

Pensioner fined £21,000 for storing waste illegally for 2 years

30th May 2022 by Skip Hire

Reputable skip hire and rubbish collection companies are required to operate as registered waste carriers. This means they are legally allowed to carry out certain activities in line with the services they provide to residents and businesses throughout East Sussex.

However, not all companies or individuals operate this way. For example, this is the story of a 75 year old Lincolnshire man who has been fined after he pleaded guilty to operating a waste site without permission and allowing others to fly-tip there.

Contaminated recycling rates on the rise

6th February 2022 by Skip Hire

Despite this story not coming from our neck of the woods, this interesting article posted recently in the Lowestoft Journal documents how nearly 5,000 tonnes of waste was put in the wrong recycling bins last year. It’s probably fair to say that most councils up and down the country face the same kind of dilemma each year, including East and West Sussex.

Top tips to help keep wildlife safe on Guy Fawkes/Bonfire Night

24th October 2021 by Skip Hire

As the nights get shorter and colder, and with Bonfire Night just around the corner, many of us will be celebrating with a bonfire in our garden. With this in mind, the East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service have published an article on their website which provides nine excellent tips on how to keep wildlife safe this autumn.

Skip hire safety – How to avoid a potential fire

22nd July 2021 by Skip Hire

fire engine skip fire safety

Now we’re at the peak of the 2021 summer, the warmer, drier weather can bring about a particular type of hazard that is less common in the winter when it comes to hiring a skip. With this in mind, it may not cross your mind to think about what you can do to minimize the chances of a skip fire breaking out.

Although it’s a rare occurrence, it can happen either through carelessness or even a deliberate act of arson. It can also end up being a very costly experience if the fire isn’t put out immediately. So, here’s a brief overview of some of the basic precautions you can take to help prevent a fire from breaking out in the first place.

Why recycle?

21st June 2021 by Skip Hire

We all need to improve our habits drastically when it comes to becoming more eco-friendly and recycling is one way that we can all make a big difference to the planet. Although strides forward have been made in recent years to increase the amount of household recycling we produce, unfortunately, our overall rates are still far below the 50% target set by the EU.

A brief history of Worthing

28th March 2021 by Skip Hire

Some fascinating facts about Worthing

It’s thought that Worthing has been inhabited for around 6,000 years and you may not know that it contains Britain’s largest concentration of Stone Age flint mines, which are some of the earliest mines known of in Europe. The Iron Age hill fort of Cissbury Ring lies within the Borough and is one of the largest currently known in Britain.