Blog The latest news & info from Proskips Keep up to date with both Proskips and industry news effecting the waste sector. Search Input Box Category FAQ (18) Industry News (124) March Newsletter (2) Recycling (50) Tips & Advice (73) Uncategorised (90) Sort Results By Sort Results By Author Date Relevance Community Clean-Up Day Skip: How to Run a Successful Tidy Street Proje… There’s something satisfying about seeing a street look completely different after a community clean-up. What started the morning with overflowing litter bins, fly-tipped rubbish and overgrown corners can look noticeably better just a few hours later. It’s one of those … August 7, 2026 – 4 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice Mini Skip for Flat Clearance: Avoid Endless Tip Runs Clearing a flat always sounds like a job you can get done in a couple of hours. A few bin bags, a couple of trips to the tip, and you’re finished. The reality is usually very different. You load the car, drive to the recycling centre, queue for what feels like forever, … August 6, 2026 – 5 min read Proskips Team FAQTips & Advice Same Day Skip Hire in London: Close to Realistic and How to Book Quick… Do you need to get waste out today? Breaking into the middle of a major home renovation, clearing a property, or an unforeseen amount of building waste, same-day skip hire in London can be a real time saver, but there are several factors that could affect availability. … July 16, 2026 – 4 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice Red Route Skip Rules: What Londoners Need to Know Before Booking Thinking of a renovation, garden clearance or house move? You can imagine that you’ll struggle to find the perfect location to store your waste. And at such moments, many people consider placing a skip outside their London house. However, the answer to the question is m… July 16, 2026 – 5 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice Plaster Coving and Artex Removal – What About Asbestos Risk? If you are stripping out an older room, the ceiling is often the part that makes people pause. Artex, old coving and patched plasterwork are common in homes and small commercial buildings that have not been fully refitted for years. They can look harmless enough, but wi… June 15, 2026 – 5 min read Proskips Team FAQTips & Advice Flood Damage Skip Hire – Safe Clean-Up for Homes and Shops When water gets into a property, the first priority is stopping the damage from getting worse. Whether it’s a burst pipe in the loft, a failed appliance, storm damage to a roof or localised flooding after heavy rain, most people focus on drying the building and salvagin… June 15, 2026 – 5 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice Decking Removal Skip Guide: Boards, Joists and Fixings Made Easy Timber boards, joists, support posts, and hundreds of nails and screws can fill a skip faster than expected during decking removal. The article guides on disposing of decking waste in the UK, estimating its volume, and choosing the most suitable skip size. What Waste D… May 18, 2026 – 3 min read Proskips Team FAQTips & Advice Garden Landscaping Skip Guide: Soil, Turf and Timber Without the Fines Despite their obvious benefits, landscaping projects also produce a surprisingly large amount of waste if they aren’t handled properly. This guide explains how to dispose of soil, turf, timber and other landscaping waste in the UK to save you from overloaded skips, extr… May 18, 2026 – 5 min read Proskips Team FAQTips & Advice UK Tile Disposal: How to Dispose of Ceramic, Porcelain and Slate Removing old tiles creates an unusually large volume of heavy waste when renovating bathrooms, kitchens, and floors. Having proper knowledge of the tile disposal process in the UK can help you avoid overloaded skips and extra disposal costs. Here is a detailed outlook a… May 11, 2026 – 5 min read Proskips Team FAQTips & Advice Fly-Tipping in Your Skip: How to Prevent It and What to Do Unwanted waste ending up in your skip can significantly increase your disposal charges, along with facing refused collections or problems with prohibited materials. Here’s how to prevent fly-tipping in skip hire, protect yourself legally and deal with issues quickly in … May 8, 2026 – 4 min read Proskips Team FAQTips & Advice Skip Sharing With Neighbours: Cut Costs and Traffic in Your Street Clearing out your home, tracking garden projects or renovating a room can quickly generate more waste than you expected. Yet hiring a full-fledged skip might seem a bit excessive for just one room. Here’s an idea that people are starting to try… sharing a skip with your… March 11, 2026 – 4 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice Skip Hire Weight Limits Explained: Avoid Overload Charges Managing waste on a project can feel like a lot – especially when contending with skip hire weight limits. Between keeping the site organised, meeting deadlines, figuring out segregation and enforcing it, the last thing you want is a failed skip collection. That’s where… March 11, 2026 – 4 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice Trade Waste Segregation on Site – Simple Wins That Cut Skip Cost… Trying to manage waste on a construction site is nothing short of juggling a dozen pins with one hand. Bricks here, timber there and metal scraps, well, everywhere. It’s fairly easy for a skip to look like a chaotic mess in no time. But here is the good news – the way … February 17, 2026 – 3 min read Proskips Team RecyclingTips & Advice Inert Waste Meaning: What Counts as Hardcore, Rubble & Soil? If you’re working or have worked on a construction, landscaping or a simple home renovation, you’ll likely have come across the term “Inert Waste”. Simply put, it’s the stuff that just sits there, forever and ever and won’t cause environmental problems if handled proper… February 17, 2026 – 4 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice Understanding Waste Transfer Notes: A Practical Guide for UK Businesse… Managing your waste is one of the most crucial parts of a business, but is oftentimes neglected. It doesn’t really matter if you’re in construction, retail, landscaping or offer any other services, figuring out what to do with your waste is important regardless. Unfortu… February 16, 2026 – 4 min read Proskips Team FAQTips & Advice 1 2 … 22 23 Next Hire your skip and get started today Call us & book today 0208 879 9892 Book online today GET A QUOTE