Metals can be divided into two types, ferrous and non-ferrous. Humanity has been using the materials for thousands of years, becoming an essential part of construction and fabrication. But what is the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals? Read on to find out more about how these two metal types are classified. What’s The Difference?…
A waste transfer station, also referred to as a material recycling facility, is where waste is taken once it has been collected from residential, commercial and industrial settings. At Batesy Skip Hire we aim to recycle 95% of all the waste we manage on our site, and do our best to be as eco-friendly as…
Coming up with effective methods when disposing of residential and commercial waste isn’t easy, and with homeowners expected to quickly remove any waste in a safe and legal manner, hiring a skip can provide a number of benefits. This blog will discuss the reasons why skip hire could be the best option for you –…
Often found on construction sites and used industrially, roll-on roll-off skips (RORO) are sizable containers used for waste disposal. Regularly utilised when a high volume of rubbish needs to be dealt with, they are large skips, so they can accommodate a lot of waste at any one time. If you’re looking to remove a large…
As soon as your waste is picked up on bin day, a lot of people forget all about it. You think your part in its journey is over as soon as the bin is emptied and you then start filling it back up ready for the next week. So not many people will know about…
Now that 2021 is firmly behind us, it’s time to look forward to the New Year. And what better New Year resolution to make than a new year clearout. It’s usually the time of your year when your home is full of the most clutter, with plenty of new additions from Christmas combined with having…
The holiday season is a time of overindulgence – food, gifts, drink, and decorations galore! While these things bring us joy and happiness, they can have disastrous impacts on the environment. Much of the excessive waste generated during the festive period finds its way to landfill sites, which produce harmful gases that contribute to global…
There is more to skip hire than many people realise. While it may not just be a case of choosing a company and getting them to deliver a skip, it doesn’t need to be a complex or stressful process either. There are rules, regulations, permits and licenses you should be aware of if you’re thinking…
A house move can be a very stressful experience, but there are lots of ways it can be made easier for you and your family. We all accumulate a lot more stuff than we would care to admit, which can make moving house just a little bit more challenging. If you’re moving house in the…
Hiring the wrong skip for your construction project or waste removal can be a costly error. If you were to hire a skip that was too small for the job you want finishing, you’ll have no choice but to hire another one. Hiring a skip that’s too big, meanwhile, is simply a waste of time…