We all know that moving house is a huge task and
one that takes careful planning to make the whole thing as stress-free as
possible for everyone involved.
When it comes to packing up your possessions, it
is likely that you will be stuck with lots of things that you would rather
throw away. Having a big clear out means that possessions that have clogged up
space for years can finally be thrown away so that you can start afresh in your
new home with minimal clutter.
If this sounds like something you think might
happen when you move home, it can be useful to know how to properly dispose of
this waste. Everyone wants to cut down on costs as much as possible when moving
house, therefore finding suitable and cost-effective waste disposal options is
key.
Read on to find out more about disposing of your
household waste in the most cost-effective way whilst moving house.
Hire a skip
When you move house, you might find that you’re
lumped with a lot of items that are no longer useful to you. This might include
old, tattered or outdated furniture, electronics or garden tools. It can,
therefore, be difficult to know what to do with such items, particularly if you
don’t live near a waste disposal centre or would find transporting such items
difficult.
A skip can be a cost-effective option for waste removal as you won’t need to
spend time or money transporting waste.
When you hire a skip from a reliable waste removal company, you can be sure
that your waste is being managed in an environmentally friendly way.
With Graham Churchill, for example, our skip hire services aim to reduce our
customers’ carbon footprint. We recycle as much of the waste as we can from the
skip that you fill, meaning you can have peace of mind that your unwanted
household belongings aren’t going straight to landfill.
Types of skip
The quantity
of waste you can assume you might generate when moving house will reflect the
size of skip you should look at hiring.
2 Yard Skips are generally the smallest size, which can hold about 20 bags of
waste. Skips go up in sizes from there, the largest being a 12 Yard skip which
can hold approximately 110 bags of waste.
Make sure you have enough room in your driveway or on the road near your house
in order to hold the skip somewhere where you can easily transport the waste.
Many good skip hire companies will drop the skip to you and pick
it up on the same day, so if you have already sorted and packed away the
rubbish you’d like to skip, it can be quickly removed in time for your removals
company to help you move house.
What can I put in a skip?
As
a general rule, you can put most things in a skip.
Of course, there are exceptions including hazardous or harmful items which
include; fridges, televisions, asbestos, computer monitors and paint. E-Waste,
that is, any electrical item which has passed its useful life, can be disposed
of using an e-waste disposal service. The parts can then safely and correctly
be recycled.
Use a waste disposal company to recycle
We’re all constantly told the
importance of recycling in the news and it should be a homeowners top priority
when it comes to moving home. We are each responsible for the waste we produce
and therefore cutting down on the amount of rubbish that goes to landfill is
essential.
When decluttering your home, it can be easy to mindlessly throw items in the
‘general’ waste bin. However, it’s good to remember that recycling has never
been easier. There are a number of council-run recycling schemes that encourage
homeowners to segregate rubbish into different waste bins.
When moving house, it can be difficult to know what to do with such recyclable
waste on a large scale, so looking for a reliable recycling company is highly
beneficial.
From plastics to glass, metals and cardboard, lots of materials are recyclable
so think carefully before disposing of an item.
If you have a number of items that are recyclable and that won’t fit in your
house recycling boxes, consider getting in touch with a waste disposal company. From hiring
a skip to offering collection of waste, they will be able to find the best
solution for you to dispose of your waste.
Donate, donate, donate
We’ve all got unwanted or
unworn clothes and brick-a-brack tucked away somewhere that has not had a
purpose for a long time. Instead of throwing good quality clothing, toys or
household items away, why not recycle it by taking it to your local charity
shop, or donate unwanted books to your local library?
Some charity shops are furniture-specific and will just sell home items, so
consider using them as a cheap option for getting rid of unwanted sofas, tables
and chairs. As well as being a cost-effective option for your unwanted
belongings, you’re helping a great cause.
Your unwanted items can be resold and given a new home and the proceeds will go
to a cause in need. What’s not to love?
Sell unwanted items
Moving house is undoubtedly an expensive process,
and selling your unwanted items can be a great way to add money into the kitty
for things you might want to purchase for your new home.
A few weeks before moving out, why not start to sell items using online sites
such as eBay, Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace or create a small yard sale in
your front garden? You’d be surprised how much money you can make from unwanted
belongings!
Tips for decluttering when moving house
As mentioned
above, there are many different waste disposal options available when you move
home. The key to choosing the right option is dependent on what items you need
to get rid of and the most eco-friendly way of doing so.
When
decluttering, ask yourself:
- Do I need this item?
- Is it sentimental?
- Can it be sold?
- Is it good quality, can it be donated?
Once you’ve
decided on the best place for the item, it’s a good idea to segregate
everything into sections depending on if the item is going; to charity, to be
sold, to be kept or recycled.
Here are
some other useful tips for decluttering your home:
● Make sure you have labels, a pen and
some large cardboard boxes handy in order to carefully organise your items.
● Make a list of everything you aim to
pack and tick them off your list as you go. For example, ‘bedroom items’,
‘kitchen utensils’ and ‘garden tools’.
● When it comes to paper and any
documents you no longer need, keep a shredder nearby to shred any out-of-date
documents. This paper can then be recycled appropriately, and you can have
peace of mind that any confidential information is destroyed.
● Be realistic about what you aim to
take to your next property. If there are items which have no sentimental value
and have not been used in the last 12 months or so, consider if they will be
used in your future home. Test electrical items to see if they are working and
if not, evaluate whether or not you need them or are prepared to have them
fixed.
● Saving unused items can clutter up
your new house, so think carefully before putting everything in the ‘keep’
pile. Letting go of clutter-filling items can reduce your moving costs because
you won’t have to make repeat visits to collect all of your belongings.
Need help with domestic waste management?
Contact Graham Churchill
At Graham Churchill Plant Ltd,
we’re experienced in delivering waste management solutions to both commercial
and domestic clients.
Whether you’re looking to hire a small skip to safely dispose of your household
waste for when you move house or require a reliable recycling company - we have
the service for you.
Get
in touch
with our removal specialists here in
Northamptonshire today for a quote on our services.
