Why Using a Skip is Eco Friendly
When you're selling a house, renovating, on a work site or simply having a clean out most people seek the service of a skip bin. A skip bin is useful because you can put all of your waste into one container and know that it is going to be disposed of responsibly.Putting a large amount of items into rubbish bins can create problems. This is because it may not be in the right bin (garden waste, glass, recycling or landfill) and so you may actually be harming the environment due to the waste ending up in the wrong place.
Skip bins make everything simpler for people. They also give you peace of mind that you're being good to the environment. Here's a number of reasons to use skip bins and tips on getting the best out of them:
1. Take Responsibility For Your Skip Bin Items can easily fly out of a skip bin if they are light and the weather is particularly strong. People also have a tendency to fly tip. This may seem harmless but certain items are prohibited from being put in skips (fridges, paint, tyres etc) and may actually end up harming the environment. To tackle this, put a cover over your skip or hire one that comes with a lid that is locked on. This way you can prevent fly-tipping and littering.
2. Reduces Demand of Landfill Landfill is a major problem that is not sustainable. If your waste is collected via a skip bin you are skipping this step and bettering the environment for it. It also decreases the demand for landfill in the future.
3. Disposes of Chemicals Safely If you are on a work site then you may come across toxic chemicals which, if released into the environment can not only damage it but the local people. If put in a skip bin these chemicals are taken care of professionally and nothing or no one is harmed.
4. Higher Chance of Recycling Depending on the skip company, most try to be green, most of the materials that are placed into the skip will be recycled so you know it'll be benefitting the environment.
5. A Good Name For Your Business Businesses who use skips on their work site are often branded as 'green' due to the responsible way they dispose of waste. This is not only Eco friendly but a great image to have for your business.
6. Illegal Rubbish Dumping Using a skip to dispose of waste means that you are using the safe, legal and green option. When people illegally dump rubbish they cause more harm than they are aware of. Chemicals that emit from certain waste products can mix with other components and this can produce toxic substances that are incredibly dangerous
7. Keep It Clean and Safe Work sites and hospitals can have a lot of waste and if this is allowed to build up it can take up space, becoming unhygienic and unsafe to workers. Using a skip bin puts all that waste in one contained area and allows more space and a cleaner work environment. Collecting all of your rubbish in one area also means you can ensure it'll be disposed of without any pieces being left behind.
8. Leave it to the Professionals Trying to sort out your own method of disposing large amount of rubbish can be complicated and expensive. You'll need to apply for a licence and make sure you're abiding the law. Leaving it to the skip bin companies ensures it's in good hands and the waste will be disposed of responsibly
Consequences of Not Using a Skip Bin
You may not think it's necessary to use a skip bin and are not aware of the consequences. Here are a list of things to think about when disposing of waste:
1. Vermin and
Leaving waste to build up without proper containment can lead to an accumulation of flies, foxes and rats which can create a very unhygienic environment.
2. Water Pollution
If waste chemicals ends up in a water supply it can pollute it. This can effect any animals living inside the water and anyone or anything that drinks the water.
3. Receiving a Fine
Waste that is allowed to build up on the street will most likely gain a reaction from the local authority and you can receive a hefty fine for leaving things messy and unsafe.
