Waste Management

We take waste management very seriously, ensuring all the waste we collect in our skips is taken to our recycling centre, where we recycle around 90% of the contents.

As we sort through each skip we have a number of set containers for recycling waste. This allows us to deal with the vast majority of different waste types, including wood, metals, textiles, glass and even rubble and soil. A breakdown of what happens to the waste next is shown below, however please contact us if you would like any information about WT Skip Hire and the environment.

We have a fully calibrated Avery weighbridge which can weigh any skip you order to provide you with accurate waste management information. We are also happy to provide a waste report giving you a breakdown of what was in the skip and how much of it was recycled.

Waste Recycling

Wood
Most is shredded and used as animal bedding or bio fuel. We also have a wood burner at our recycling centre, which blows out hot air and heats the building.

Plastics
Mixed plastics are cut into flakes, washed and melted to make new plastic products.

Metals
Ferrous and non-ferrous metals are sent to plants where they are melted and made into new products.

Textiles
Good quality clothes are re-used, particularly in developing countries. Low grade textiles are used as wiper rag or fill material.

Glass
Some is ground down for use in construction projects such as road surfacing. Most is melted and used to make more glass.