07903853136 Disposing of old furniture can be a pain in the backside; not only do you have to get it out of the house but then you have to figure out how to get rid of it in a way that is safe for you, your neighbours and the environment. Sure, you can be that annoying neighbour who just leaves a sofa standing outside their house for months. I wouldn’t recommend it though, not only will it be an eye soar, but it’s also going to lead to some conflicts with your neighbours. I’m guessing that you would rather avoid that so here’s a quick summary of your options:
Throw it away at a skip
If you have a large enough van, this may be an option for you. If you don’t, you might want to skip this part and go straight to the next.
If your furniture fits into the back of your van, it’s as simple as loading it all up and going to the local tip. Be sure to recycle wherever possible, don’t just dispose of everything all at once. Depending on numerous factors such as the amount of furniture you have to throw away, the size of your van, the distance to your local tip, and the queues to get in, this process may take you a while. If you don’t have the time and/or energy to do all of this, or simply just aren’t bothered, the next option may be better suited for you.
Hire a rubbish removal company
There’s an extensive list of reasons why this is a better option but I’ll just summarise the main ones here. Hiring a professional to do it for you will be faster, cheaper, and safer.
Faster
Waste removal companies employ professionals who know what they’re doing, how to handle waste, and how to remove it correctly. They will pick up your rubbish and be on their way in a fraction of the time it would take you to do it yourself.
Cheaper
You may be thinking that doing it yourself will be cheaper and I don’t blame you because I would be thinking that too. However, there are a lot of costs to consider, such as PPE, heavy-duty bin bags, containers for waste, the petrol needed to drive to the tip and back all day long, and the cost of renting a van if you need one. All of these costs will add up and in the end, you will likely end up paying a lot more.
Safer
Rubbish removal isn’t as safe as one may think. There are a lot of risks involved whether that be the risk of harming oneself with sharp metal objects or broken glass, lifting-related injuries, or being exposed to potentially toxic waste in the form of toxic chemical dust from old sofas. Hiring professionals who are aware of these risks and know how to mitigate them is advisable.
The collectors will arrive at your doorstep with all of the necessary PPE and collect the rubbish in a safe way. You can sit back and watch as your garden or garage begins to resemble itself again.
Summary and our services
Whilst throwing your old furniture away yourself is a viable option if you have a large enough van, hiring a rubbish removal company will be the better choice for most people due to the many advantages that come with hiring a professional to handle the dirty work.
If you’re located in and around the Durham area and would like to hire a rubbish removal company to remove your old furniture or any other rubbish you have laying around, contact us today for a quick quote.