subject: Bournemouth house clearance Dorset [print this page] Here is your guide to finding a reliable rubbish clearance company in Bournemouth
Steps to finding a rubbish removal company in Bournemouth
1. Check to make sure they have a waste removal licence
2. Get a reference
3. Ask how long they have been in business
4. Get at least one other bid for the job to make sure they are not totally ripping you off
5. Find a rubbish removal company that will give you some idea of prices over the phone. Although, it is likely it will be only a rough estimate, as they will need to see what the rubbish is, before giving you an accurate price
6. Ask neighbours and relatives for rubbish removal referrals.
Why use rubbish removal instead of a skip?
The rubbish removal company, does all the loading and cleans up for you and their charges reflect only the volume of junk they remove. With skip hire you have to pay for the entire volume of the skip, regardless of how much you fill. There is also the added hassle and expense of having to apply for a skip hire permit in advance and the fact that you have to do all the loading and clearing up yourself. On top of all that, you usually have to put up with neighbours using your skip to dump their own junk as well!
What types of rubbish can you have removed?
1. General Household Waste & Rubbish
2. Garden Waste
3. Bricks & Concrete
4. Hard Waste & Rubbish
5. Other Rubbish Removal & Junk Removal
The rubbish removal is expected to Load the rubbish For you, they should arrive with a truck, load the whole lot and the price should includes tip fees & loading time.
What are considered restricted Items by ethical companies?
Some items can''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''t be loaded into general waste. These Items must be separated from general rubbish and are usually charged separately in addition to the cost of the rubbish load. These items are:
Food stuffs, may only be taken to tipping facilities that accept food waste.
Tyres, may only be taken to centers that accept tyres. (Limit 1 - 3 per visit).
Paints, are becoming increasingly more difficult to dispose of and are likely to be charged on a per tin basis.
Flammables, are only accepted at a few recycling centers and must be contained appropriately.
Liquid wastes, must be taken to approved collection centres (Including car oil & garden chemicals).
PCB's, (Old Transformers etc.) Must be booked in prior to work, taken to approved storage facilities and transported as hazardous material.
Fibreglass insulation, & mineral fiber tiles must be wrapped and are only accepted at some landfill sites.
Asbestos, & Fibro based materials must be wrapped and taken to approved centers only. Asbestos is a very common and highly dangerous material. We strongly advise you not to touch old fibro sheeting unless you are familiar with the safe handling and disposal procedures and have protective clothing, a good quality respirator type face mask, overalls and gloves. Do not cut, grind or break any asbestos cement based products If you have any doubt call a professional.
Taking chances with asbestos is simply not worth the risk
Most rubbish removal companies are not licensed or insured to carry certain hazardous materials. You should contact your local council for information on hazardous waste carriers in your area.
Ensure rubbish removal companies are fully insured to do this work, including cover against any damage caused to a client's property when removing junk from the premises.
Most companies will be unable to provide an exact price over the phone, because prices are based on the amount and type of junk being removed. Until they actually see what is to be removed, they can't reasonably be expected to give an exact price. It is common practice before starting a job, the a company will review the materials to be removed and provide you with an obligation free quote of how much the job will cost.
Most rubbish removal companies will look to minimise the chance of dirtying the inside of your property, as well as using dust sheets, they normally wear clean uniforms (they carry spare ones) and, for really rainy days, use plastic shoe covers to avoid traipsing mud around the house. They also normally sweep up thoroughly at the end of the job. In the unlikely event that a company does damage your property when removing junk, they should be fully insured and will arrange for any repairs immediately.
