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Posted on January 26, 2024

Fly-tipping, the illegal disposal of waste on land that has no license to accept it, is an issue that plagues many areas across the UK, including London. Not only does it pose significant environmental and health risks, but it also affects the aesthetics of your property and can lead to substantial clean-up costs. At Protech […]

Posted on December 12, 2022

You would not believe the number of hypodermic needles and sharps we find. Only this week our operatives spotted a whopping 40 discarded needles in a small void flat. These needles were removed by operatives using tongs, and placed safely in a sharps bin. Needles and Sharps Disposals One of the more dangerous aspects to […]

Posted on April 9, 2021

Rogue rubbish collectors are a problem throughout the UK. Most rogue rubbish collectors are also responsible for the illegal act of fly tipping. Of course, you certainly don’t want to work with the likes of these, but how do you spot one out? The practices used by rogue rubbish collectors are almost always illegal. Commonly, […]

Posted on February 8, 2021

Recycling rates are increasing in the UK, but so is our population. To fulfil demand, we’re producing more goods and using more natural resources than ever before, but despite our best efforts, we are still throwing too many things away. To help us get a better understanding of recycling in the UK today, we’ve compiled […]

Posted on December 7, 2020

Probate Clearance Guide: Probate clearance should not be stressful. Follow our easy probate guide and make sure the clearance goes as smoothly as possible. Guide to Probate Valuables vs. Rubbish Once you’ve decided to go ahead with the clearance, it’s a good idea to go through the house and separate any sentimental items or personal […]

Posted on December 7, 2020

Our Rubbish Clearance service is a cost effective, easy and eco-friendly way of disposing of your bulky waste, but surprisingly many people never even consider it. Here is our ultimate 2020 guide to how it works and the key questions to consider when you use it. Rubbish Clearance definition Rubbish clearance is generally defined as […]

Posted on September 1, 2020

We hope you find our bulky waste disposal guide informative and helpful. Definition – what is bulky waste for householders? For the purposes of this post, the definition of ‘Bulky waste’ for a householder is any item or material you wish to dispose of that cannot be sold or donated and that is too big […]

Posted on August 27, 2020

To ensure public safety on highways, local councils require skip permits to be in place for skips placed on public roads. This is to minimise any hazards, obstructions and danger to both the pedestrians, residents and drivers. Carrying out renovation work to your property can sometimes pose a challenge when you have no driveway or […]

Posted on July 23, 2020

Getting rid of bulky rubbish can be expensive! Below are our top tips on how to save some money when you next need to get rid of some bulky waste. Can it be reused? Why not donate it to one of a number of charities that will send a van to your home to collect. […]

Posted on May 29, 2020

These are very strange times. Since the lock-down was announced by the UK Government in mid March, we have been busy working on our “NO CONTACT” safe waste collection procedures. This means we are able to provide Contactless Clearances and continue with our waste removal services quickly and safely. How we are supporting Contactless Clearances: […]