Most materials need to be prepared for disposal in some way before they can be collected. In this section we cover the basic steps to ensure your waste is collected on time and within budget.
Sort Into Separate Streams
First of all the waste has to be split into different waste streams like normal waste, recyclables, garden waste and hazardous waste. Waste can be classified in different ways, according to the gov.uk website, but the main categories that the waste and recycling industry uses are: general waste, recyclables, green waste and hazardous waste. Mixing these different types of waste can result in all of your waste not being taken or being charged at a higher rate than you expect.
Break Down Bulky Items
Flatten large items of cardboard such as flat-pack furniture boxes. Collapse packing cases for large pieces of flat-pack furniture such as wardrobes. Take apart large pieces of furniture such as sofas to form panels that can be easily collected.
Bag Up Loose Material
It’s best to bag up items like insulation offcuts, polystyrene packaging and shredded paper as they are light and easily blown around by the wind. Items like this need to be put in builders’ sacks or sturdy bin bags. Make sure to tie the top of the sack or bag up securely to prevent it from tearing while it’s being moved. If you want Waste Disposal Norfolk, https://www.mgaze.co.uk/ is a good place to start.
Keep Hazardous Items Apart
Paint tins, batteries, gas canisters and old electricals are examples of hazardous waste and cannot be disposed of in normal domestic waste. They need to be collected separately and special care taken when handling them. WRAP’s national waste guidance provides information on the hazards associated with different types of waste and why it is not desirable to mix them with normal waste for disposal. If disposing of waste in Norfolk it is a good idea to inform the company collecting your waste of any hazardous items and they can then collect them separately and in an appropriate manner. This will usually mean a faster collection time.
Drain Liquids Before You Dispose
There are many services that can’t take full containers of liquid waste. This is because of the weight of the waste and the risk of spillage. This means paint tins, old cleaning products, et cetera, containing liquids need to be emptied out before they can be disposed of through waste disposal services. Let paint dry in the tin and empty out old cleaning products before throwing them away.
MGaze can collect your waste when it has been prepared and is ready for disposal.