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DISPOSAL GUIDE FOR INSTALLATIONS ADVICE
DISPOSAL GUIDE FOR INSTALLATION WASTE
Simple guide for tradespeople on how to dispose of rubbish created from installation work.
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Disposal Options
Unless you work for a large retail chain that includes waste removal in their offer, you have 3 options for waste 1) remove it yourself, 2) use a waste contractor, or 3) leave it with your customer.
1. REMOVE YOURSELF
Provided you have an appropriate vehicle, are insured and licensed to move waste, and time to do it yourself, then this option is the most flexible. But, beware of minimum charges at the tip. Many charge 1 tonne minimum regardless of weight. If you take it back to your yard, then if possible, have different skips to split the material into more recyclable and therefore cheaper waste streams. But, beware of the regulatory constraints and remember burning waste is not allowed.
2. USE WASTE CONTRACTOR
Using a professional leaves you more time to focus on what you’re being paid for, keeps your vehicle clean, and ensures you have the appropriate paperwork. There are 3 methods:

1. SKIP 2. SKIP BAG 3. MAN & VAN
Waste type
Size
Containment
Cost
Speed
Labour
Space
Duration Good for messy, dirty waste like rubble, tiles Good for mainly messy, dirty waste like tiles Any type but requires rubble bags if messy
6, 8 and 12 cu yards are most common. 4 yard rarely available Fixed container Most common are 1, 1.5 and 4.5 yards
Fixed (but floppy!) container Typical van size 12 or 14 yards. Charge less if less No containment. Protect grass using tarp or bags
Cheapest if lots of heavy waste. Unless permit required Most expensive per cubic yard Cheapest unless lots of heavy waste
Rarely same day. Delays if need for skip permit Rarely same day. Delays if need for skip permit Normally fastest response
Not provided. Pay extra Not provided. Pay extra Labour included
Need space on site to place the skip
Good for very long projects for neatness /H&S containment Needs to be placed near road
Good for longer projects for neatness Waste can be picked up from anywhere
Better for shorter term projects or frequent collections
Often makes sense if customer having other works at the same time, so getting it all removed in one go is cheaper. Equally, some customers just like being in control. Those sorts of customers should be encouraged to look after the waste disposal, because whatever you do – they’re almost bound to question whether it was the best option!
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KEEPING THE PRICE DOWN
If you use a man & van then, other than shopping around (check out LoveJunk for this), good ways to keep cost down are:
• Break down the waste – even though the weight will be the same, waste contractors only have fixed space in their vehicle. So, if your waste takes up less space, that leaves them with more space to pick up other junk before going to the tip
• Bag loose waste – putting messy waste into bags makes it easier for contractors to clear. Less time on site means more time for other collections
• Place it close to the road – reduces loading time
• Anything the customer will take in their own bin? – particularly with small jobs, many customers are often fine with you leaving waste nicely bagged for collection by the council
• Leave appliances for council or scrap man.
