What NOT to Do with Your Rubbish

Posted on 23/01/2024

Tips on What NOT to Do with Your Rubbish

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So you've got had a major clear out and ended up with multiple bags of rubbish and several unwanted items of furniture. You feel great for being proactive and actually getting rid of it all, go you! The only problem is that there's too much rubbish for your local council’s waste collection service, plus it won't even take away the bulkier items that you've got, and you've got no way of getting it to your local recycling centre, so what are you to do? There are actually plenty of options for how to deal with rubbish disposal, but here are a few things NOT to do.

An outdoor scene showing discarded household furniture and rubbish piled on the edge of a paved road, adjacent to a green, leafy thicket. The visible items include a broken white upholstered mattress, a light blue armchair partially obscured by debris, and a wooden lounge chair tipped on its side. Nearby, there is a bicycle leaned against a fire hydrant, with the bicycle's frame and wheels partially entangled with the furniture. Various other waste items, such as black plastic bags, cardboard boxes, and scattered smaller debris, are scattered around the larger objects. The scene suggests illegal dumping or unauthorized rubbish disposal outside a natural environment, highlighting an improper approach to waste management that may warrant alternative collection services or on-site clearance. The lighting indicates daytime, with natural sunlight illuminating the scene and casting shadows on the asphalt and waste items.
Don't Dump It

Depending on where you live fly-tipping (i.e. dumping rubbish on the street, under bridges, or anywhere it shouldn't be) can carry pretty hefty fines, and a lot of local councils are really claiming down on it, so it's a very risk and costly way to deal with waste disposal. On top of this it's really bad for the environment, and just looks unpleasant in your local area, so just don't even bother with this one. There are definitely better ways to do rubbish removal.

A large pile of discarded household items and waste materials outdoors, including wooden furniture, a mattress with a printed smiling face design, cardboard boxes, and various broken wooden panels and planks, all situated on a dirt surface next to a metal shed or fencing panel. The scene is partially shaded by green leafy trees in the background, with some sunlight illuminating the debris, indicating an informal or on-site clearance area that may relate to private waste disposal or an alternative rubbish removal service provided by Big Ben. The collection of mixed materials exemplifies improper dumping or a collection process before professional rubbish removal, with the clutter extending from the foreground to the back of the image, highlighting a typical scenario where bulky items and general waste are gathered for disposal outside of municipal collection programs.
Don't Ignore It

Ah, the old, 'let's put it in the spare room/garage/loft/etc. Until we have time to deal with it'. It's a common enough approach, and is definitely better than fly tipping as a junk removal tactic, but this too is fraught with problems. Namely the fact that you will probably never get round to doing it, because as they say 'out of sight, out of mind'. So while you may feel better because you see it, we guarantee it will come back to bite you in the rear, when you one day want to use that spare room/loft/garage and can't. You're best dealing with your rubbish collection head on!

A male construction worker wearing a white safety helmet and a plaid shirt stands on a barren, industrial site during daytime, holding a smartphone and appearing to take notes or read information. Behind him, another worker is kneeling, wearing a safety helmet and protective gloves, engaged in handling or inspecting debris and scrap materials scattered across the ground. The scene includes large, dark, metallic and rubber debris with irregular shapes and textured surfaces, some bent or twisted, suggesting ongoing site clearance or damage assessment. Faint smoke or mist is visible in the background along with distant hills or mountains under a cloudy yet illuminated sky, creating a subdued atmosphere typical of industrial or demolition environments. The company Big Ben's rubbish removal services are relevant here, as the scene depicts an example of site clearance involving the careful handling of waste materials, highlighting the importance of proper management of construction debris and the role of independent or professional rubbish collection to facilitate safe and efficient disposal or recycling.
Don't Burn It

While some official waste collection services deal with rubbish via burning, this is not a recommended strategy for households. Burning rubbish releases a lot of toxic chemical into the air, which if not managed properly not only contribute to greenhouse gases, therefore damaging the environment, but also present some serious health risks to those around the area. So while you might be happy to accept the risk, think about others: your neighbours, children, family and pets for example. Do you want them breathing in toxic chemicals? Didn't think so. Find a better way to do your waste removal.

A male worker wearing a yellow safety helmet, a red and yellow high-visibility vest, and work gloves stands on a paved surface outdoors. He is holding a shovel with a wooden handle and a metal blade, which is partially buried in a small pile of dark brown soil and organic debris. The background features a large, uneven mound of earth mixed with grass and roots, situated in front of a concrete wall or barrier. The environment appears to be a construction or waste management site, with the worker preparing for or engaging in earth-moving activities associated with rubbish clearance or site preparation, exemplifying the practice of independent waste handling or on-site disposal work. The scene is illuminated by natural daylight, providing clear visibility of textures and materials, aligning with professional rubbish removal services aiming for efficient site clearance.
Don't Bury It

Similar to burning rubbish, burying it causes it to break down in an unnatural fashion, can release chemicals into the ground. This is damaging the local wildlife that may live in the area, and if anyone unwittingly digs the area up in the future, the release of these chemicals could be toxic to anyone nearby. Again, consider whether you want to put yourself, your family and those you care about at risk. Probably not, right, so do something else with your waste disposal.

A man wearing a yellow safety helmet, a high-visibility orange vest with reflective stripes, a white t-shirt, and dark trousers stands next to a large blue recycling dumpster with a white recycling symbol on its front. The individual is smiling and giving a thumbs-up gesture with his right hand, while resting his left arm on the open lid of the dumpster. The setting appears to be an industrial or waste management facility with a paved surface, stacks of wooden pallets to the left, and a metal building with vertical cladding and a corrugated roof in the background. The scene is well-lit with natural daylight, and the overall environment suggests a context of waste disposal and responsible rubbish handling, which relates to alternative waste collection methods employed by companies like Big Ben in the waste management sector.
Don't Forget to Get Help

Now here's where we talk about how to do rubbish removal responsibly, and in short, if you can't do it yourself, get help. Aside from your local rubbish clearance team there are a lot of other rubbish removal companies you can approach for help. And they can offer a lot of support including house clearance or loft clearance too, saving you a ton of hard work. So when you're in a quandary about what to do, don't forget to ask for help. There will always be someone willing to offer their support, if you know where and what to look for.

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A pile of mixed household rubbish is stacked on a paved driveway in an outdoor setting. The waste includes large cardboard boxes, some flattened and others still intact, with visible corrugated brown surfaces and rough textures. There are also plastic rubbish bags, black and transparent, filled with unidentified waste, some bulging and leaning against the boxes. Scattered smaller debris, such as shredded paper and plastic wrappers, are visible around the main heap. The backdrop shows part of a modern residential building, with a section of brick wall and a window, indicating the waste is likely from domestic disposal. The scene appears well-lit with natural daylight, highlighting the varied materials and textures of the refuse. This type of waste is commonly handled through private waste collection services like Big Ben, which offer alternative disposal options outside of local authority rubbish collection, especially when dealing with bulky or non-standard items. The arrangement suggests an informal collection process, possibly awaiting removal by a professional rubbish clearance service, aligning with on-site or private waste handling practices.
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