Choosing The Right Waste Disposal Solution for Your DIY Project

When it comes to your DIY project, whether you’re renovating at home, or carrying out a commercial project, your site may be full of a lot of waste materials. After completing your project, your next task is finding a convenient solution for your waste materials. When clearing your site of waste materials and rubbish, there are a range of options to choose from. Our blog covers grab hire waste management solutions and how they can benefit your DIY project. To learn more about grab hire services and how they could be the right fit for your site, keep on reading our blog.

What Is Grab Hire?

Grab hire refers to a waste removal service that uses grab lorries or tipper trucks to transport waste and rubbish materials. These vehicles are equipped with a ‘grabbing’ arm which extends to lift and grab different rubbish materials. This might include:

Construction waste
Soil
Rubble

These materials are then grabbed into the grab lorry’s bay, before being transported to disposal facilities or recycling facilities.

Grab Hire Vs. Skip Hire

Hiring a skip is similar to grab hire, however a skip consists of a rented container which is then filled with rubbish, and taken to a waste management facility by the skip hire company. Skips often have a size range of 2-12 yards, whereas grab lorries can cope with a little more, of around 6-20 yards. Skips can be effective when storing waste on your site for a long period of time, however they can be an inefficient waste management solution.

Skips are beneficial as they come in different sizes, so you can accommodate the needs of your DIY project. Some of the common sizes that skips come in include:

Mini Skips – 2-3 yards
Midi Skips – 4-5 yards
Maxi Skips – 6-12 yards

Waste Disposal Facilities

Another common solution that people use for DIY projects is taking their waste to a waste management facility themselves. This could be your local tip or recycling centre. These centres often recycle a range of waste items and materials, from construction and demolition waste to green waste and electrical items.

This can be an effective way to take all your waste to one sorting facility yourself, however you will need to sort your waste yourself at the facility or before you take it to the recycling centre. In addition, taking multiple car trips yourself can be inefficient and time consuming. Hiring a vehicle, skip or grab lorry can be much more effective, especially when dealing with larger amounts of waste.

Benefits Of Grab Hire

There are many reasons why someone may decide to use a grab hire service over a skip, or other waste management solutions. Read below to understand more about the benefits of using grab hire.

Cost Effective

Price can be a big consideration when looking for a waste removal service. When your project is completed, many individuals may be looking for the most financially conscious way to clear their site. Grab hire is a cost-effective method that offers a simple and efficient process.

Environmental Impact

As the environment and recycling has become more and more important, your waste management solutions should also consider environmental impact. Grab hire services will typically take waste to the relevant recycling or waste facilities. To be sure, you should consult with your grab hire service before hiring them.

Convenience

Waste removal with other methods, such as skip hire can be tricky. The hydraulic arm attachment found on a grab truck can help to speed up the process of clearing your site and making the process more speedy. No manual labour is required when using the grab truck’s hydraulic arm, and the manoeuvrability of the arm allows for reach to areas that may have been difficult to get access to.

Time Saving

A grab truck can be a much quicker solution for your waste management. Skips may take a while to fill, and can often be more physical effort. You also may not end. up fully filling your skip either, which can also pose challenges. With grab hire, these issues are removed, and a grab truck can remove your waste in around 30 minutes or less, making it a timely solution for your site.

Key Considerations When Choosing Waste Management

When choosing a waste removal solution, there are a few things to consider before picking the type of management you want to use. Read below to learn more.

Type Of Waste – Identifying the type of materials you need to dispose of, and whether you need to recycle your materials will help determine the waste solution you need. Consider whether you need to dispose of construction waste, hazardous materials, garden waste…etc.
Volume Of Waste – The amount of waste you have will be a key factor in the waste solution you decide to use.
Regulations – You should double check local regulations to ensure that your chosen method meets local requirements and safety regulations.
Convenience & Accessibility – A flexible service can be useful to many DIY projects, and flexible pick up times/collections can ensure that your waste is being dealt with in line with your needs.
Health & Safety – You should also consider health and safety when it comes to your waste solution, especially if your project waste contains any hazardous materials. These need to be dealt with safely.

OBL Aggregates & Excavations: Waste Disposal & Grab Hire Services

Efficient waste management is a huge part of your DIY project. Whether you’re taking on landscaping projects or renovating your own home, finding a waste solution that suits you is vital. By planning and organising your waste disposal, you can stay on top of your waste and clear your site with ease when your project wraps up.

Here at OBL Aggregates, we offer a range of hire services to help you clear your site with ease. From quality grab wagons to tipper hire, we have everything you need to take care of your site after your project is complete. To learn more about our hire services