Blog: Waste

Skips - your questions answered

Although skip hire with TJ is straightforward and simple, it’s a good idea to be prepared prior to the skip’s arrival. Check out these frequently-asked questions and answers to ensure delivery day goes as smoothly as possible…

Luke Haskell
11/03/2024
Materials Recovery Facility, Recycling, Skip hire, Waste, Waste Management
Meet Michael Longyear, transport coordinator

Michael joined TJ Waste in September and is enjoying learning the ropes and getting to know the team. Outside of work he’s a keen gym-goer and also plays rugby for Havant RFC – his team is the highest ranked in the area! 

Luke Haskell
04/01/2024
Company, Staff, Transport, Waste
What waste cannot be tipped or skipped as standard?

Non-conforming waste streams are materials or substances that do not meet the standard criteria for disposal or recycling. So exactly what materials cannot be tipped or skipped with us?

Luke Haskell
26/12/2023
Company, Hazardous waste, Materials Recovery Facility, Recycling, Waste
Disposing of plasterboard safely

Plasterboard must be disposed of correctly to ensure there are no ill effects; if plasterboard is disposed alongside biodegradable wastes it can lead to the production of odorous and toxic hydrogen sulphide gas.

Luke Haskell
16/11/2023
Recycling, Skip hire, Waste
Our guide to recycling difficult to recycle materials…

We’re dedicated to diverting as much waste as possible from landfill and to do that we are continuously seeking new recycling routes for a range of tricky materials to ensure that everything that can be, is being reused.

Luke Haskell
02/11/2023
Materials Recovery Facility, Recycling, Waste
How much does a skip cost?

When you’re considering skip hire, this is probably the first question that pops to mind! Whether you’re having a clear out, planning a DIY project, employing a builder to undertake renovations, or commencing a commercial project as part of your business, the cost of waste disposal is an important consideration.

Luke Haskell
25/10/2023
CSR, Recycling, Skip hire, Waste
Our guide to renovation waste

If you’re undertaking renovations – whether that’s on an individual residential property, a residential building such a block of flats or even commercial offices, it’s likely that high volumes of waste will be generated. At TJ, we offer a range of waste management options to ensure your project can continue on smoothly each and every step of the way, unhindered by waste.

Luke Haskell
24/10/2023
Grab Hire, Recycling, Skip hire, Waste
Explore our road sweeper service…

Our comprehensive road sweeper service is ideal for anyone or any company that has land to keep clean, so why not let us clean up your premises giving you one less thing to think about?

Luke Haskell
09/10/2023
Drivers, Roadsweeper, Sweepers, Vehicles, Waste
Inside our MRFs…

It’s our business to process waste. Whether we’re providing skip hire services to domestic customers, commercial waste management to businesses, waste management services at local events or third party tipping for commercial customers, all of the waste ends up in the same place – our Materials Recovery Facilities.

Luke Haskell
21/07/2023
Grab Hire, Materials Recovery Facility, Recycling, Skip hire, Waste
Types of waste

At TJ, when we deal with waste responsibly – whether it’s a domestic skip load, a few grab loads from a construction site or a company’s entire waste stream via our commercial waste management service, we give each and every load our full consideration.

Luke Haskell
28/06/2023
Grab Hire, Materials Recovery Facility, Recycling, Skip hire, Waste
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