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Did you know metals can be repeatedly recycled without losing or altering their original properties? The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) say steel is the most recycled material on the planet with aluminium, copper, silver, brass and gold following closely behind. The question is, why do we recycle metals? Well, metal is incredibly valuable. A big motivation for people to recycle is its ability to retain its own properties even after multiple recycling processes.

Hiring a skip is the easiest way of getting rid of your waste materials quickly, efficiently and safely. If you’re new to the process however, we have a few tips to ensure you not only get the most out of your skip but do so with ease and in the most cost-effective manner possible. From skip sizes to acceptable waste, here are our 5 top skip hire tips.

The process itself has already evolved greatly but it’s not finished yet and it never will be. With that in mind, today we want to look at what the future holds for skip hire. We want to look at skip hire itself in the next 50 years and we’re going to do that by sharing our goals and our outlook for the future here at Mackers.

Whether you own a small family run building company or a large scale, nationwide building company, chances are you’re going to create more scrap metal than you realise. While many simply throw away their scrap metal, we want you to know there’s actually a much better use for it that would not only help our environment but assist your company too.

Depending on where you live and the land you have available, when hiring a skip, you may find yourself requiring a skip hire permit. We have many people ask us, “can you have skips on the road?”

During any construction or demolition, it feels almost impossible to avoid littering the area with debris. From electrical wiring to roofing, insulations, bricks and more, building debris will find itself everywhere.

Any time a material is produced in large amounts, it has the potential to become an environment hazard as well as a drain on the economy. Scrap metal is one such material that falls into the category.

If you’re new to the world of scrap yards, it can seem a strange and wonderful place. Don’t be fooled by those discarded cars and kitchen appliances because in and amongst the rather humble setting of a scrap yard, hidden treasures await.

Domestic waste disposal is an issue that arises in any area with residential homes. It’s an issue that needs managing in order to remain under control, especially in built up areas such as cities and subsequent outskirts.

Recycling is one of the most desirably progressive industries. It focuses on the health of planet and the continuation of valuable materials.