Summer festival season is now in full swing. Any large outdoor event requires careful planning and preparation – from catering to security and everything in between. Whether you’re hosting a large annual music festival or a small community get together, it’s vitally important to find a reliable waste management partner. After all, you want festivalgoers to be discussing the acts on stage, not the pungent smell coming from the bins!

Keep reading to discover how you can effectively manage waste at your upcoming outdoor event, paving the way for a cleaner and more eco-friendly experience.

Festival Waste Facts & Statistics

• According to Powerful Thinking’s ‘The Show Must Go On’ report, UK music festivals with camping generate approximately 25,800 tonnes of waste each year. 68% of this waste goes directly to landfill.
• Glastonbury Festival estimated that around 2,000 tonnes of waste is produced at each year’s event.
• EighthPlate reported that 400 tonnes of food waste is generated at UK festivals annually, which is the equivalent to around 1 million meals.
• The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) found that 250,000 tents are discarded at UK music festivals each year. Up to 90% of these end up in landfill.
• UK music festival attendees only recycle around 30% of all waste generated.

You can avoid adding to these shocking statistics by following our top tips for responsible waste management…

Our Top Tips for Responsible Event Waste Management

Create a Clear Waste Management Plan

The first step to hosting an environmentally responsible event is creating a clear waste management plan. Information such as the site location, ticket sales, maximum capacity, the amount of vendors and staff on site, and any statistics from previous events can help inform your plan. 

You’ll need to establish the types and amount of waste you expect to produce and evaluate your current event waste disposal systems. Then, you can create realistic goals that will help to manage event waste, which can be measured by key performance indicators (KPIs).

Choose Your Event Recycling Bins 

Once you have a clear waste management plan, you can choose which bins will best suit your event. All containers need to be completely secure, as this will prevent waste from escaping in the wind, getting wet from the rain, and experiencing any other external damage. 

Many festival sites opt for bins of varying sizes to help suit all requirements. You could consider placing smaller wheelie bins onsite for visitors to use, which can be emptied into larger bins located backstage. Here at McCarthy Marland, we offer a wide range of wheelie bins for hire in sizes ranging from 240 litres to 1100 litres.

Prioritise Waste Segregation

Prevent littering and encourage recycling by setting up separate bins for waste disposal. Use different coloured bins and make sure they are clearly marked according to the type of waste i.e. food waste, plastics, cardboard. 

Signs should be distributed throughout the site to point towards recycling bins. We recommend placing event recycling bins next to general waste bins, as visitors will be more likely to think twice before discarding any materials. Focus on keeping these areas tidy, as festivalgoers who see litter on the floor will be likely to follow suit. 

Arrange Waste Deliveries & Collections

All bin deliveries should be booked well in advance of the festival. This will ensure they are placed on site in plenty of time, minimising the disruption caused to site setup. 

Commercial waste collections should then be carefully arranged to suit the needs of your event; for example, collection services for one-day events should be arranged for the following day, but multi-day festivals will require collections throughout the weekend. These should be booked for quieter periods when access routes are likely to be clearer, avoiding delays and potential additional costs.

Implement Sustainability Initiatives

Finally, you should spend some time implementing sustainability initiatives that will encourage visitors to dispose of their waste in a responsible manner. For example, many vendors now provide reusable cups that can be exchanged for money if returned to the bar. You could also ban specific materials such as glass bottles, as this will ensure that all waste brought into site can be sustainably disposed of. 

Ensure that all incentives are clearly outlined within any relevant marketing channels, such as leaflets, social media posts, and promotional videos. 

Responsible Wheelie Bin Services for Your Event

Searching for a reliable waste management partner for your upcoming festival? Look no further than McCarthy Marland. We provide a comprehensive range of event waste management services, including wheelie bins, to sites across the south-west, allowing us to remove, recycle and dispose of all waste in an environmentally friendly manner. Get in touch via customerservices@mccarthymarland.co.uk to discuss your event management requirements today.

As we step into 2024, the urgency to address our environmental footprint is more critical than ever. McCarthy, a leader in waste management, deeply understands the repercussions waste can have on our planet. With over 20 years of dedicated service, McCarthy is not just about managing waste; it’s about reducing it at the source and finding sustainable solutions that benefit our communities.

Understanding Waste Impact

The journey towards waste reduction begins with awareness. Every item discarded thoughtlessly has a life cycle of negative impacts—on landfills, wildlife, and even our climate. McCarthy champions the cause of not just managing but minimally generating waste, aligning with global efforts to preserve our environment for future generations.

Strategies for Reducing Household Waste

Minimising Food Waste: 

Planning meals and shopping smartly can drastically cut down food waste. Innovative apps like Olio connect communities, allowing us to share surplus food instead of disposing of it, embodying the adage, “One person’s surplus is another’s supply.” =

Not only can planning meals help reduce food waste, but it can also help reduce your overall food bill, meaning you are wasting less food and less money.

Recycling and Composting:

Recycling at home is getting easier with more opportunities from councils. DEFRA plans to make recycling even simpler in the next two years. 

By properly sorting your recycling, you can significantly reduce the landfill burden. While many councils now allow more plastics to be recycled at home, most do not take soft plastics such as crisp packaging and bags. These can now be recycled at local recycling centres and supermarkets. 

Composting is a great choice for organic waste such as vegetable and fruit peels and green waste from around the garden. Composting organic waste not only turns potential methane into nutrient-rich soil but can also help reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. 

Donating and Repurposing:

Many of us have clutter in our homes. When we decide to clean up, our first instinct is often to throw things away. But instead of tossing everything, consider donating or selling items you no longer need. This could include clothes you don’t wear or furniture that is taking up space. By doing this, you can declutter your home and possibly help someone else in need. 

Donating to a local charity not only can help clear some space but can help to improve someone’s life making you feel even better. 

Sustainable Consumer Choices:

Opt for products with minimal packaging, reusable over disposable, and items made from recycled or sustainable materials.

When you need help, we’re here

No matter what choices you make, there will always be times when you need to clear a lot of waste and you need it gone fast, and for these times we at McCarthy have a number of solutions to help. 

Skip Hire. 

For bigger jobs, like house clearouts or big improvement projects, hiring a skip is not only a great way to get rid of all your waste in one time but can also be a fast way of clearing the waste so you can get on with the job. 

We offer a range of skips perfect for a wide range of jobs, from traditional builder skips for most jobs to drop-end skips, great for clearing heavier materials and using a wheelbarrow, or an enclosed skip for those times you want to make sure no one else is dropping their waste in your skip. 

Cage Tipper Hire

Our Cage Tipper Hire is great for jobs that are too big for the car but don’t require a skip. These can be single items or maybe a room clearance. Our Cage Tipper Hire can be booked the same day from as little as 30 minutes, and even better for you, our professional team will load the waste onto the tipper. 

If you are unsure what you need or just to discuss your options, just get in contact with our specialist team, and they will be more than happy to help.

Recycling in the South West is on the brink of change. With Defra (the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) rolling out its simple recycling plans by March 2026, we’re looking at a future where recycling becomes second nature to every household and business.

Understanding and adapting to these new recycling standards is crucial for our community’s health and environment. This guide aims to demystify Defra’s plans and highlight what they mean for households and businesses in the South West. 

What is Defra?

The Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is the UK government’s department for the environment, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries, and rural communities across the entire United Kingdom. 

DEFRA cooperates with the Scottish Government, Welsh Government, and Northern Ireland Executive through agreed frameworks to ensure cohesive environmental and agricultural policies and practices throughout the UK​​.

What Does Simpler Recycling Mean for Households?

Defra’s initiative to simplify recycling aims to remove the guesswork from the recycling process for households across England. Here’s what it means for you at home:

1. Standardised Recycling Bins:

With the introduction of uniform recycling practices, households will receive standardised bins, making it clear what goes where. This will eliminate confusion across councils and increase recycling rates.

2. Clear Labelling of Recyclables:

Packaging will include clearer labelling guiding households on properly disposing of items. Whether it’s plastics, paper, glass, or metals, you’ll know exactly which bin they belong in.

3. Weekly Food Waste Collections:

The new plan introduces weekly food waste collections nationwide, encouraging households to separate food waste from general waste. This not only reduces landfill use but also supports the creation of compost and renewable energy from waste.

4. Digital Services for Recycling:

You can now expect access to digital platforms that provide information on recycling schedules, what can be recycled, and tips for reducing waste. This tech-forward approach aims to make recycling a hassle-free part of daily life.

5. Education and Support:

The government plans to roll out educational programs to help households understand the importance of recycling and how to do it effectively. These programs will include guidance on minimising waste and making sustainable choices.

What Does Simpler Recycling Mean for Businesses?

The simplified recycling scheme is a call to action towards sustainability and efficiency for businesses. Here’s how businesses will be affected:

1. Consistent Commercial Waste Management:

Businesses will follow the same recycling standards as households, creating consistency and reducing confusion. This ensures that all employees know how to recycle at work, just like at home.

2. Responsibility to Reduce Waste:

Starting with packaging, businesses will be encouraged to minimise waste production. Reducing waste at the source is key to a successful recycling strategy.

3. Enhanced Waste Tracking:

The introduction of digital waste tracking systems allows businesses to monitor their waste and recycling performance. This can help identify areas for improvement and demonstrate compliance with environmental regulations.

4. Support for Sustainable Practices:

Defra’s plans may include incentives for businesses that adopt sustainable practices, such as reduced waste fees for higher recycling rates. This encourages businesses to innovate in reducing waste and recycling more.

5. Community and Customer Engagement: 

Businesses have the opportunity to lead by example, engaging with their communities and customers on the importance of recycling. This can enhance a business’s reputation and contribute to a broader cultural shift towards sustainability.

When will Simpler Recycling happen?

The current aim is for Simpler Recycling to be implemented by March 2026. This will be a staggered rollout, with business changes being implemented earlier. 

31 March 2025 

Recycling should be collected from businesses

31 March 2026 

All local authorities will provide weekly food waste collections and include all core household recycling collections (glass, metal, plastic, paper and card).

Is your business ready for Simpler Recycling?

Any way recycling can be made easier for everyone is better. That is why we offer Recycling & Recovery Bin Hire to local businesses to help them recycle more of their waste without the hassle of sorting it. This allows for fewer bins on site and all waste (except for food and glass) to be put in one bin before being sorted at our waste recycling facilities. 

There are many benefits to using our Recycling & Recovery Bin Hire:

1. Cuts down on the need for having multiple bins
2. Reduces the carbon footprint
3. Ensures easier waste handling arrangements and removes confusion associated with waste segregation
4. Ensures only viable recyclables are extracted, and residual wastes are used for Energy recovery.

To find out more about how you can get ready for Simpler Recycling or to find out more about our Recycling & Recovery Bin Hire, get in contact with our specialist team on 0345 646 0845 opt 2, or email us at WheeledBins@mccarthymarland.co.uk.

In today’s world, reducing our reliance on single-use plastics is crucial for environmental sustainability. At McCarthy Marland we are committed to recycling plastic waste and transforming it into valuable resources through an efficient and sustainable process.

Step 1: Collection and Transportation

McCarthy Marland collects plastic waste from various sources, including homes, businesses, and industrial facilities. The collected plastic is transported to our Waste Transfer Stations in either Bristol, Gloucester, Somerton, or Oxford, where the journey towards recycling begins.

Step 2: Manual and Mechanical Segregation

Upon arrival at one of our Waste Transfer Stations, the plastic waste undergoes a thorough process of manual and mechanical segregation. Experienced staff sort through the waste, removing non-recyclable items like metal, glass, and contaminated materials. Mechanical separators then further refine the plastic stream, separating different types of plastics based on their density and physical properties.

Step 3: Baling and Bulking

The sorted plastic is compressed into large bales to maximise storage efficiency and facilitate transportation to recycling facilities. These bales are then transported to our processing partners, who further break down the plastic into granular or pelletized form.

Step 4: Reprocessing and Upcycling

At these processing facilities, the plastic undergoes a series of chemical and mechanical treatments to transform it into new products. PET bottles, for instance, can be recycled into new bottles, fibers for clothing or carpets, or even food-grade packaging. HDPE containers can be repurposed into new containers, garden furniture, or construction materials.

Step 5: Market Placement and End Use

The recycled plastic pellets or flakes are then distributed to manufacturers who use them to create a wide range of products, reducing the demand for virgin plastics and their associated environmental impact.

By partnering with recycling facilities and manufacturers, we contribute to a circular economy, where plastic waste is not discarded but given new life, reducing our environmental footprint and fostering a more sustainable future.

With an influx of waste in homes over the Christmas period, whether it be Christmas trees, wrapping paper, old toys or the impressive amount of cardboard boxes you accumulated in one morning, we have several Christmas recycling ideas that can help you manage your waste. 

On average, we produce over 30% more rubbish over the holiday period, but the clutter that builds up over the festive season doesn’t have to get out of hand. Hiring a skip to dispose of the old and make space for new gifts received is a great way to keep the mess at bay. 

Clearing the festivities 

Hiring a skip takes away the hassle of organising and separating waste. Apart from hazardous waste, all of your rubbish can go in the skip, where it will be sorted further by the experts. At McCarthy Marland, we have a wide range of skip hire solutions to suit every requirement; from mini-skips to 6 Yard Skips right through to 8 and 10 Yard Skips. 

A new lease of life

Not all festive waste needs to go to landfills. Items such as Christmas cards and wrapping paper can easily be recycled for other festive uses in years to come.  Some of the many ways to recycle Christmas cards is to turn them into Christmas decorations, use them as gift tags and even create festive gift bags.

Wrapping paper is difficult to recycle entirely, so reusing it for other purposes is your best option. You can shred wrapping paper at home and use it as packing material for future gifts, use it as craft resources for family fun or decorate next year’s tree with quirky homemade decorations. 

Batteries required 

Batteries are the one item that everyone hunts for on Christmas day. Whether it’s Dad’s new gadget or the toy that requires at least six to entertain the children before dinner, batteries are immensely sought after. While it seems easier to throw used batteries away in your general waste bin, they are considered hazardous waste and should be disposed of carefully. Batteries can be recycled at the local recycling centre where they are disposed of safely. 

Oh, Christmas tree… 

Plastic Christmas trees aren’t exactly the best for the environment, but they do last a long time for reuse. Real Christmas trees are beautiful and have a festive scent, but are equally damaging to the environment when chopped down. If you’re looking for a real Christmas tree, some suppliers may sell them potted, keeping them alive to cleanse the air in your home. After the festive period is over, you can replant your tree or use it for firewood.

How you decide to recycle your Christmas clutter is entirely up to you, but ensuring you dispose of it correctly and in the most efficient way to protect the environment is most important. McCarthy Marland skip hire services allow you to keep your home tidy and organised without the added responsibility of what happens to the waste afterwards.

Get in touch with us today to discuss which skip hire is best for you.

Our Tetbury Recycling Centre is getting a makeover! A new sign with our updated branding has been installed today on our office and workshop building.

We’re proud of our new branding and we love to show it off! We know that our customers will appreciate the updated look and feel of our recycling centre.

Keep an eye out for the signs on the entrance to our site, which will be up in the coming days.

Waste recycling is at the very heart of what we do. With our recycling rates averaging over 90%, our customers know that their waste management requirements are being taken care of in an environmentally responsible, reliable, and cost-efficient manner.

We look forward to continuing to provide our customers with the best recycling services in the area!

Part of McCarthy Marland’s company model involves collaborating with subcontractors. One example is GENeco, who share our company values of reusing waste to our environment’s advantage. We firmly believe that waste should not end up in landfills; instead, it should be processed and reused in the most environmentally friendly manner. At McCarthy Marland, we are committed to recycling or converting our waste into energy. GENeco perfectly aligns with our goals as they also recycle and reuse all their waste where possible to convert it into energy.

But how do they do this?

Biomethane has the same composition as methane derived from fossil fuels and can be used as a sustainable substitute for natural gas.

Biomethane is produced at Bristol sewage treatment works by upgrading biogas produced from anaerobic digestion – a completely natural process in which micro-organisms break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen.

Biomethane is used as a renewably sourced and sustainable substitute for natural gas in the  local distribution network across Bristol. GENeco  supply the national grid with enough gas to supply thousands of local homes and ensure our sewage treatment works is energy self-sufficient.

How it works

1. Food waste is treated and pumped into a series of anaerobic digesters. The waste is heated to 32 – 42°C and kept in the digesters for 12 to 18 days. During this time, micro-organisms break down the biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen to produce methane rich biogas. At this point, the biogas contains around 60% methane.
2. The biogas produced from the digesters then enters the gas to grid plant. The first stage upgrades the biogas to biomethane (~98%; 1.5% nitrogen).
3. A bioscrubber removes gaseous impurities, such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide. Meanwhile the carbon filters produce virtually odour free emissions to the air.
4. A small volume of propane is injected into the biomethane. This enriches the gas to natural gas quality and calorific value.
5. The end product, enriched biomethane, is analysed and undergoes strict quality controls before being fed into the local gas distribution network.
6. GENeco also use biomethane to power their waste collection fleet. Using biomethane in this way reduces the amount of harmful particulate matter vs diesel equivalent engines.

Nothing feels quite as homely as setting your bare feet on soft, fuzzy carpet; but what happens to carpets when they’re ready to be changed? Let’s take a look at the process of recycling carpet and how it’s done at McCarthy Marland.

How to Dispose of Carpets

Most modern carpeting is composed of either pure wool, synthetic materials or blends of wool and plastic fibres. Carpet backing is almost always a soft plastic, which replaced jute burlap as a cheap and durable alternative decades ago. You’re still likely to find jute backing on luxury or heavy wool carpeting, but at a much higher cost.

The plastic content of the majority of modern carpets makes them almost immune to decomposition; great for when they’re laid down in your home, but not so great for the environment when they’re sent to landfill.

Even wool and burlap are extremely hardy but as natural materials, they don’t pose as much of an environmental threat as plastics.

Thankfully, old carpet has a thousand uses as a recycled material – in every industry from automotive to entertainment.

Can Carpets be Recycled?

Yes they can – and we’re experts in recycling carpet at our state of the art sorting and recycling facility. The process starts with you at the removal stage.

Remember: when removing carpet for recycling, don’t chop it up or shred it into tiny pieces. This can make recycling too difficult to carry out, as the tiny fibres will be a jumble of natural and synthetic material. Whole carpet is easier to sort and store – plus it’s much less effort for you.

The Carpet Recycling Process

The next step is to sort the carpet, separating all material groups and baling them together. Once we have a considerable amount of carpet bales, we bulk process the plastics (which further reduces our environmental impact by making fewer trips to the processing plant).

At the processing plant, the sorted carpet is then shredded for recycling into new material.

Uses for Recycled Carpet

Recycled carpet can be used as acoustic insulation in cars and buildings, as a crash mat filler, animal bedding, equestrian surfaces – and even new carpets! Carpets can also be processed into plastic pellets for injection moulding to make new plastic products.

How to Dispose of Carpets

Skip hire with McCarthy Marland is one of the best ways to dispose of carpets. We supply skips in a variety of sizes, perfect for any scale of project – including carpet changes throughout your home.

Carpets can be disposed of whole in a skip. We’ll then collect the carpet to sort at our recycling plant – to give your old carpets a new lease of life.

Recycling Carpet with McCarthy Marland

For more information on any of our skip hire services, please contact us today – call 0117 941 2555 or email us at customerservices@mccarthymarland.co.uk

Homeowners are often obliged to remove any residential waste in a safe and legal approach. Hiring a skip service provides customers with efficient and cost-effective removal services for hazardous waste and general rubbish where needed. 

There are plenty of benefits to hiring a skip removal service and in this blog, we discuss the reasons why a skip hire could be the best option for you and your waste.

Eco-friendly methods are the way forward

Skip hire services are a much more eco-friendly alternative to waste disposal and provide proper waste management, rather than do-it-yourself routes that could be hazardous for the environment. For example, some homeowners may get rid of their waste by burning it, causing a risk of toxic smoke that could harm other residents and the environment. 

The use of a skip ensures that all waste will be disposed of in an environmentally conscious manner. All litter is sorted into allotted skip bins, and most are recycled to prevent further pollution. Most services will also provide several waste treatments that are designed to remove toxic substances. 

Endless versatile solutions

Skips come in an extensive variety. There are many reasons as to why someone would choose to skip hire, and not everyone requires the same size or type of skip when it comes to waste removal. Some may be looking to dispose of a huge amount of waste suited for construction sites, while others may need a small skip for the removal of smaller appliances. 

Both open and closed skips are on offer, and open types are most suitable for removing non-hazardous waste that poses no threat to the environment, animals or humans. Closed containers are designed to safely dispose of hazardous materials that may risk causing harm. 

Time-saving results 

Skip hire professionals are well trained in taking over the entire waste removal process, saving more time for other tasks, such as moving home or work relocation. The process of sorting waste and disposing of it at the nearest landfill takes time – and this could be taken off your hands. 

Health and safety comes first 

Some people may resort to placing waste in their gardens as a way of storage – however, this solution can be harmful to the health and safety of homeowners and pets. Broken glass, metal, or even an excess of general rubbish can cause tripping hazards or even release toxins into the atmosphere. Skip services can remove any unwanted junk from your garden and keep it stored neatly before transporting it. Professionals are trained in handling all kinds of waste without causing injury or harm to the environment.

No litter, no legal problems

Fly Tipping is sadly a very common issue, but it is one that thankfully comes with repercussions. Improper litter disposal is something that the government does not take lightly and there are serious rules to follow when it comes to these procedures. You must abide by such regulations – and that includes properly removing waste. Hiring a skip service is the best way to not get in any trouble if you are unsure of what is acceptable and what is not. The last thing anyone needs is a hefty fine and stern telling off. 

Cost-effective outcomes

Vehicle rental for waste removal is more costly than hiring skip services. Equally, using your vehicle to make continuous trips to landfill would be more expensive than hiring a professional. 

Often, you will have to make many trips due to the need to separate different types of waste. 

What can go in a skip?

Or…more importantly, what can’t go in a skip? Here are some examples:

• Medical waste
• Asbestos
• Paint or cans of paint
• TVs and other technical appliances
• Batteries
• Fridges and freezers
• Air conditioning units
• Plasterboard
• Oil
• Petrol
• Diesel
• Tyres
• Any liquids

If your skip is placed in an open or public area, it is advised that you keep an eye out on whether any of the above items are found in your skip. Even if it wasn’t your doing, you are responsible for all waste that it contains.

We have a wide range of skip hire solutions to suit every requirement, from domestic skip hire to commercial. From mini-skips for those small jobs, 6 Yard skips for remodelling your home, 8 and 10 yard skip for construction projects, right through to roll-on roll-off skips and large 35/40 yard containers for those bigger jobs. 

McCarthy provides flexible skip hire solutions in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire and the surrounding areas. Get in touch with us today for your instant quote. 

Some skip hire companies won’t take plasterboard at all, for a variety of reasons related to public health. With McCarthy, our team of professional waste disposal experts have decades of experience in plasterboard recycling – and we’re happy to help get DIY and trade waste sorted for you. The rules around placing plasterboard in a skip are simple and in this post, we outline why they are in place.

You Can’t Mix Plasterboard and General Waste

Plasterboard has become the most popular interior construction material – because besides being excellent for creating internal spaces quickly, it’s cheaper and more fire resistant than traditional methods of interior construction (like lath and plaster).

Just about any kind of remodelling, conversion or renovation is going to involve plasterboard – either gutting out the old stuff or cutting and installing new board. Getting rid of waste plasterboard has to be done carefully, though.

The one rule? Don’t mix it with anything else. 

But why?

Plasterboard is made of gypsum powder – a natural, chalky mineral that’s soft and moldable. This is the base material of plaster, a material used since ancient times to decorate buildings, for sculpture and until recently, to make casts for setting broken bones.

To make plasterboard, wet plaster is sandwiched between thick sheets of paper, thoroughly dried and then treated to reach optimal humidity. Too dry and it’ll crack, too wet and mildew can form – but additives can be mixed into the plaster to help strength and reduce mildew formation.

Once set, the boards are strong enough to build with.

But gypsum has drawbacks. While it’s perfectly safe as a material on its own, it can react with other organic compounds in general waste to release hydrogen sulphide, in a process called putrefaction.

Hydrogen Sulphide

Hydrogen sulphide is colourless, poisonous, corrosive and explosive. It also stinks of rotten eggs. In short, it’s bad news. It’s denser than air, so it sinks in the atmosphere and can form gas pockets underground or in landfill, contributing to pollution.

This dangerous gas is the reason that plasterboard cannot be mixed with general waste – and so if you need to dispose of plasterboard in a skip, you have to make sure it’s separated from everything else.

Disposing of Plasterboard in a Skip

The Environmental Agency changed the rules on disposing of gypsum-based materials in 2009. Plasterboard can’t be sent to landfill – instead, it should be separated for recovery and recycling, to avoid contamination with other waste and the release of harmful hydrogen sulphide.

If you’re undertaking a DIY remodelling project, we suggest hiring more than one skip. For example, use mini skip hire to store and dispose of plasterboard – and hire a builders skip to take care of bulky, general construction waste.

As long as the separated plasterboard is kept clean and dry, it’ll be safe to take away and recycle!

Skip Hire Experts – Helping You on Every Project

Hire a skip now from McCarthy, for quick and convenient disposal of all kinds of waste – including separated plasterboard. Need help choosing the right size of skip for your project? Call us on 01235 760555 or fill out our contact form and our waste disposal experts will guide you.