Choosing a rubbish removal service

Moving house is a process of change. During the clean up phase, it is likely that you will need a rubbish removal service, professionals dealing in waste collection, to dispose of your garbage for you.

Choosing the right service requires that you are completely aware of your needs. Before you can compare rubbish removal companies to find the right one for you, you need to ask yourself the following questions:

  • Am I disposing of any harmful, poisonous or dangerous chemicals or items?
  • Do I need to get rid of green waste? ie garden clippings, compost, etc.
  • Is any of the rubbish recyclable? ie. plastics, glass, furniture.
  • Am I disposing of electrical items? ie. mobile phones, computers etc.
  • Do I have easy access for rubbish disposal?
  • What is my budget for waste collection?

Answers to the above questions will assist you in choosing a rubbish removal service suitable to satisfy your requirements.

There are many different options when it comes to rubbish removal. Skip bins are a popular choice for many, to dispose of waste during a house move.

A skip bin, is a large metalic bin, similar to a size of a trailer, that will be dropped off at your home on moving day. When you have finished filling the bin with rubbish, the company will come around to take it away by disposing the waste at the local landfil.

The cost of hiring skip bins is usually charged at a daily rate so it pays to be organised, to complete your clean up on the same day the skip bin is delivered. This way you'll avoid having to pay for any extra days of use.

Alternatively some companies provide a one-day-service where they will come to your home with a truck with a bin load, and physically remove the rubbish on your behalf.

For many, choosing a rubbish removal service doesn't just come down to price but also other factors, such as recycling and disposing waste in the most environmentally friendly manner possible.