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MAKING WASTE WORK FOR YOU

Clearing waste accrued when fitting a kitchen, bedroom or bathroom is considered by many installers as a necessary but unwanted chore; however, I wonder how many of you have considered how clearing waste professionally can actually create repeat business and new business recommendations?

A little research would tell you that there is a choice of companies that provide a clearance service but BiKBBI sponsor HIPPO, with its HIPPOTRADE service, provides the most professional and diverse waste removal solutions that's tailored specifically to KBB installers. HIPPOTRADE is a scheme which provides a service with exclusive prices and benefits to the trade.

The company suggest that feedback from its existing HIPPOTRADE customers indicates that using HIPPOTRADE can become a selling point when quoting for new business due to HIPPO'S proven credentials as a trusted and responsible waste disposal supplier. It allows you to offer your potential customer a KBB installation that will be mess and fuss-free.

Speaking on behalf of HIPPO, Marketing Manager Jon Seymour says "In an industry where customers' expectations of service is fairly low, HIPPO is proud to provide a range of waste solutions which exceeds customer expectation in every way, backed by our 5-star Trust Pilot rating. With every service we provide, we do it responsibly, reliably and ethically, and recycle over 90% of the waste we collect." He added, "As flytipping becomes a more prominent issue across the country, it's a massive selling point for tradesmen to be able to give their customers the reassurance that their waste removal is backed by HIPPO, as it gives customers peace of mind that they are protected from the consequences of flytipping, fines and prison sentences."

Jon makes a good point regarding flytipping (the term for illegally dumping rubbish or waste) as it affects everyone because it is unsightly, hazardous to health, damaging to the environment and wildlife, and can encourage vermin; it's even been known to lower property prices in an area if problems persist. Basically, it's a really antisocial act.

Amazingly, fly-tipping costs taxpayers in England alone almost £50 million for local councils to remove abandoned items, according to www.tacklingflytipping.com.

There has been a significant focus on educating people about fly-tipping and the risks associated with disposing of waste through an unlicensed person or business. It's therefore critical that KBB installers and BiKBBI members especially, educate prospective customers that all members of the public have a duty of care to ensure that any waste produced at their property is disposed of both responsibly and legally. As HIPPO's Jon Seymour says, "Failure to do so can result in a huge fines or worse, a custodial sentence, even if the homeowner unknowingly uses a 'rogue trader', who flytips their waste."

www.hippowaste.co.uk

HIPPOBAGS come in three sizes and are suitable for a wide range of waste types