About 9.5 million tonnes of food and drink is wasted by UK homes each year, yet most of us are unaware of where the food we waste actually ends up, nor do we know about the direct consequences of this. Food waste harms the environment – it wastes the energy, fuel and water that went …
An average person in the UK throws away about 400kg of waste each year; seven times their body weight. Consumerism culture has resulted in extremely high rates of purchasing, which has led to an increased turnover of items being thrown away. However, public awareness of the importance of waste management is rising due to the …
As of January 2014, the law changed regarding how waste is carried. Now, as a waste carrier, broker or dealer, you must register your business with the government, even if it is only in small quantities. This includes transporting waste, as well as buying, selling and disposing of waste, whether that is yourself or arranging …
Dishwashers, no matter how durable, costly, or high-quality they are, do not last indefinitely. When they finally break down or need to be replaced, you’ll have to figure out how to get rid of them, which may be a complicated process if your dishwasher is integrated, which means it is incorporated into the rest of …
Perhaps you want to upgrade from a double to a queen-size bed, or maybe your children have moved out, and you want to reuse their bedroom. When you buy a new mattress, you’ll have to deal with the hassle of storing your old one, which takes a lot of time, effort, and, in some cases, …
You may be uncertain what to do with your old items if you are moving or replacing your bed and mattress, especially if you live in a flat. Don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to get rid of these pieces of furniture that are either free or for an affordable price. Our furniture removal …
There are various solutions accessible to those who want to get rid of their mattress for free, but it’s vital to weigh the benefits and downsides before making a decision. Let’s look at different methods of disposing of a mattress for zero cost, whilst detailing the potential difficulties you may encounter when going down this …
Knowing where you can get rid of your old mattress will save you a lot of time and hassle in the long run. You’ll need to find a means to properly, economically, and easily dispose of your old mattress, which is not a simple process. We’ve put together a guide to help you figure out …
Instead of treating a bed bug-infested mattress, you may want to get rid of it entirely because getting rid of a mattress is far easier and (usually) less expensive. Here are a few tips from our experts on how to dispose of a mattress with bed bugs. Getting rid of a mattress with bed bugs …
Getting rid of an old mattress is a difficult chore for many, mainly due to the conflicting information around how to dispose of it independently or who will take their old mattress away. Many people opt to pay a company to take the item away as it’s frequently the quickest and easiest alternative to figuring …