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 (12) Industry News (124) March Newsletter (2) Recycling (50) Tips & Advice (63) Uncategorised (90) Sort Results By Sort Results By Author Date Relevance Mini Skip vs Skip Bags: Best Option for Small DIY Projects You know that moment in a DIY project when everything looks fine, until you realise there’s more rubble, offcuts, and broken plaster than you ever imagined? That’s when the bin bags start tearing, your wheelie bin’s full, and you start Googling “skip bags vs mini skip” … October 20, 2025 – 5 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice Grab Lorry vs Skip Hire: Which Is Best for Hardcore and Soil? If you’ve ever stood over smashed up debris from a refurb, wondering how on earth to shift it, you’ve probably asked the same question as everyone else: grab lorry or skip? It’s not exactly a thrilling choice, but it matters. Pick wrong and you’ll either pay too much, b… October 20, 2025 – 4 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice Wait and Load Skip Hire London: When It’s Smarter Than a Roadside Sk… You learn quickly that hiring a skip in London isn’t the same as anywhere else. Too many rules. Too many cars. Too little space. The city’s built for people, not waste. Still, every renovation, every clear-out, ends up with the same question: where do you put the rubbis… October 20, 2025 – 4 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice How to Dispose of a Shed in the UK: Dismantling, Disposal & Recycl… Old sheds have their own clock. One day they’re standing fine, then the roof starts leaking, the floor feels soft under your boots, and before you know it, the whole thing is leaning to one side like it’s had enough. You finally realise it needs to come down. Easy enoug… September 17, 2025 – 5 min read Proskips Team RecyclingTips & Advice How to Dispose of a Toilet: A Simple Removal Guide Let’s be honest, removing a toilet isn’t exactly the most glamorous task. It’s not the kind of DIY project you’ll be bragging about later, but if you’re installing a new one, the old toilet has to find a new home. The tricky part is figuring out where that “new home” is… September 17, 2025 – 4 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice How to Dispose of a Bath Safely – Simple Renovation Tips You’ve just pulled out the old bath, or at least you’re staring at it bolted in place, wondering how something so ordinary suddenly feels like such a lump of problem. A bath is just a bath, that is, until you have to move it, then it suddenly becomes dead weight, with a… September 17, 2025 – 4 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice Easy Guide on How to Dispose of a Dishwasher in the UK One day it’s churning away happily, the next… nothing. No lights, no hum, just the faint smell of wet dishes. Now you’re staring at a bulky, awkward lump in your kitchen and wondering how on earth you’re meant to get rid of it. The thing is, in the UK you can’t just dum… August 15, 2025 – 3 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice How to Dispose of Carpets & Rugs: Eco-Friendly Options Carpets and rugs don’t last forever. Foot traffic, spills, pets, or just a change in style, eventually push them past their prime. The tricky part comes after you’ve rolled them up. They’re heavy, awkward and far from bin-friendly. The good news is that you have more op… August 15, 2025 – 3 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice How to Dispose of Wooden Pallets Responsibly: Recycling & Repurpos… Wooden pallets are everywhere. You see them stacked in delivery bays, tucked into storage rooms, and even turned into garden benches. They are strong, reusable, and cheap to make. But when you no longer need them, the question is simple: how to dispose of wooden pallets… August 15, 2025 – 4 min read Proskips Team RecyclingTips & Advice How to Dispose of a Washing Machine or Tumble Dryer If your washing machine has packed up or your tumble dryer has stopped drying properly, you might be wondering what to do with the old one. Figuring out how to dispose of a washing machine or how to dispose of a tumble dryer takes a bit of planning because they’re bulky… July 18, 2025 – 4 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice How to Dispose of Rubble: A Quick Guide If you’re knee-deep in home renovations, landscaping projects, or full-scale demolition work, you’ll likely find yourself surrounded by bricks, concrete, tiles and stone. Figuring out how to dispose of rubble properly can save you money, time and the stress of potential… July 18, 2025 – 4 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice How to Dispose of a Computer Safely & Legally in the UK? Unlike throwing out general household items, desktop PCs and monitors are classed as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). That means they’re subject to strict disposal rules in the UK. Here’s what you need to know about how to dispose of a computer, includi… July 18, 2025 – 3 min read Proskips Team RecyclingTips & Advice How to Dispose of Garden Waste Without Harming the Environment We’ve all been there. You’ve finally tackled the jungle that used to be your garden, cleared the weeds, trimmed the hedges, chopped the branches. Now, you’re staring at an enormous pile of mess, wondering how to dispose of garden waste without turning your eco-efforts i… June 27, 2025 – 6 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice How to Dispose of a Fridge or Freezer Getting rid of an old fridge or freezer isn’t as simple as lugging it out and hoping someone else deals with it. Due to the harmful gases and materials inside, there are strict rules in place about how to dispose of a fridge or how to dispose of a freezer in the UK. Fai… June 27, 2025 – 4 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice How to Dispose of a Sofa – Avoid Fines & Extra Fees Getting rid of a sofa in the UK isn’t quite as simple as dragging it to the kerb. With stricter waste laws in place and councils cracking down on improper disposal, it’s essential to know exactly how to dispose of a sofa, legally, safely and without racking up unexpecte… May 30, 2025 – 4 min read Proskips Team Tips & Advice Previous 1 2 3 … 22 23 Next Hire your skip and get started today Call us & book today 0208 879 9892 Book online today GET A QUOTE