5 Tips For an Eco-Friendly Christmas While most of us see Christmas as a time of relative relaxation compared to the rest of the year, this definitely comes at a price, with all of that gift-giving and over-indulging on food putting a lot of pressure on the environment that simply doesn’t occur to the same level at any other time of year. So, here at Able Skip Hire Ltd, we thought we’d come up with a compendium of tips for how you can enjoy all of the best things about the festive season, without unnecessarily expanding your carbon footprint. 1. Invest in an eco-friendly Christmas tree This pa ..read more

Garden maintenance tips should you follow in September? With the great British summer having officially come to an end and your holidays possibly over and done with for another year, you may be spending a lot of time glancing outside your house window at a less-than-perfect garden, and contemplating what you could do to spruce it up a little. Some of the below tips are specific to September and autumn, while others may be equally applicable right through the year. Regardless, by following them, you can help to ensure your garden remains in great shape during this cooler and gustier season. Mod ..read more

Skip hire is the perfect solution for getting rid of garden waste We all need to clean up and indeed, clear out our gardens from time to time. A lot of debris and mess can accumulate, whether due to various home improvement projects or just as a natural consequence of maintaining and looking after a garden. Garden waste can take a wide range of forms – from grass, twigs, leaves and weeds to bricks, rubble, slabs and hardcore materials. Almost any unwanted materials that may result from activities in your garden can be described as garden waste, in fact – even plant pots and garden furniture. B ..read more

How to Reduce Your Commercial Waste Costs Waste isn’t a mere inconvenience for a business, or something that the company has to manage. That’s because when your firm reduces its waste, its efficiency, reputation and bottom line can also all improve in the process – and vice versa. While there are certain sectors – such as catering and retail – that are associated with greater waste than others, every firm has a moral, financial and regulatory obligation to do everything it can to reduce its waste costs. Some of the best ways of doing so are below. Undertake a waste assessment It’s important to ..read more