When clearing a house the task can feel overwhelming for a variety of reasons. It may be that you are wanting to move house, hand it back to a letting agent or simply to declutter. Whatever you are looking to do, choosing a company with a waste carriers license is crucial to ensure your waste is being disposed of correctly.
When you choose a company with a license to carry waste, that business has official authorisation to collect, transport and dispose of the waste legally. The way its disposed of is approved by the environment agency meaning its done in a responsible way. The way in which it is disposed of is to protect both the environment and the public.
Why its important to you
Protecting the environment
When you hire a professional company that hold a waste carriers license you know that the waste is being handled properly. Where possible items will be recycled and items that need disposing of will be done so at proper facilities and waste recycling centres within the Manchester and Cheshire areas.
A huge issue within the industry is fly tipping or illegal disposal of waste. This not only costs local councils thousands of pounds each month to clear but also private individuals who are sometimes left in a terrible situation where they have to pay for the removal of someone else’s waste. By using a company with a waste carriers license, you eliminate this problem and have peace of mind that your waste is being handled properly.
Avoid legal responsibility
When using an unlicensed company, what you may not realise is that you are legally responsible for the waste and where it ends up. If for instance the company you choose doesn’t have a waste carriers license and it is illegally fly tipped, you will be responsible for the clear-up and any compensation costs. These costs can reach into the thousands of pounds and in some cases lead to prosecution.
By using a professional company, you protect yourself against these risks. They will provide you with the correct documentation about their license if requested and ensure that all items are disposed of in the proper manner and are compliant with the law.
Efficiency and hassle free
A clearance can be time consuming and requires heavy lifting which can be back breaking work. When you hire a professional company to clear your waste, the hassle of hiring a van or skips is removed. No need to book a day off work or take up your weekend clearing as the clearance company will handle everything for you.
A professional clearance company will often carry out the following tasks making them a highly efficient way of clearing waste:
- Sorting and loading of items
- Environmentally friendly disposal
- Secure removal of confidential or sensitive materials
- Donate reusable items to local charities
- Recycling of furniture, appliances, metals etc
This means you get a clear and clean space without the headache of multiple trips to the tip or worse, an injury due to heavy lifting.
Our Final Thoughts
If you choose to hire a professional, licensed waste carrier for your house clearance, its not just a smart choice, its a responsible one as well. By doing so you safeguard your local area from potentially fly tipped waste, you protect the environment and also comply with the law. This means you can relax, knowing that the waste is disposed of correctly, with no legal implications for yourself.
If you are planning a clearance any time soon, you 100% should choose a company with a waste carriers license. Its a small decision that can make a huge difference for you, your home and your wallet.
