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Probate House Clearance: A Practical Guide
An executor is someone who is named in the will as responsible for dealing with the estate. The paperwork differs depending on whether a will exists, so the first step is confirming who holds the…
Do You Need a Skip Permit? UK Rules Explained
Yes, if a skip is going on a public road, you need a permit from the council before it is placed there. The statute is section 139 of the Highways Act 1980, which deals with builder's skips in…
Waste Carrier Licence: What It Is and How to Check One
In England, a waste carrier licence is the registration a business needs before it moves, buys, sells or arranges the disposal of waste. The Environment Agency runs the scheme, and the public…
Fly-Tipping and Your Duty of Care: Why You Can Be Fined
Failing to take all reasonable measures to make sure your household waste goes only to an authorised person or to a person authorised for transport purposes is an offence, and on conviction the court…
How Scrap Metal Pricing Works in the UK
Scrap metal in the UK is bought and sold under a licensing regime set by law, and those rules decide how a dealer identifies you, records the metal and pays you. This guide explains the requirements…
Household Waste Recycling Centres: Rules and Restrictions
Household waste recycling centres are for waste produced in your own home. Business, trade and construction waste is not accepted, and the rules for vehicles, permits and visits are set locally, so…
How to Check a Rubbish Removal Company Is Licensed
Before handing over any waste, check that the company holds a valid registration on the Environment Agency's public register of waste carriers, brokers and dealers. Under Section 34 of the…
Do You Need to Be Home for a House Clearance?
You do not need to be present in person for a house clearance, but you must make proper arrangements before the team arrives. Access, a clear brief on what is to be removed, and a named contact who…
What Happens to Your Stuff in a House Clearance?
During a house clearance, your belongings are sorted into separate streams: items still in good condition are directed towards donation, resale or reuse; recyclable materials go to licensed recycling…
Skip Hire or Rubbish Removal: Which Should You Choose?
For most household clearances and smaller clear-outs, a man-and-van rubbish removal service is more convenient because the crew does the loading and takes the waste away immediately. A skip is better…
What Does Garden Clearance Include?
A garden clearance removes green waste, soil, timber, old furniture and other outdoor material in a single visit, and reputable firms sort it at a licensed facility so that most of it is composted or…
How Long Can You Keep a Skip?
Most skip hire companies in the UK allow you to keep a skip for 7 to 14 days as standard, though the exact period depends on your agreement with the hire firm and local council rules about street…
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