If you decide to hire an amateur business, you may not get the service you expect and might run into some issues which can cost you a lot of money. To help you understand the importance of choosing the right waste collection provider, here are a few reasons to hire a professional for your next house clearance.

A professional waste collection company will have all of the approvals in place to legally collect, transport, and dispose of waste. They will also be registered with the Environment Agency and have a waste carrier license that can be verified on the Environment Agency website.

When you use a licensed waste collector, you know that your waste is handled safely and transported to a licensed waste management facility. When it arrives, you can be sure it is processed in accordance with Environment Agency regulations.

In addition, when you use a licensed waste carrier you will receive evidence showing where your waste has been taken, including a:

Professional waste carriers will always take your waste to a licensed waste management facility for processing. This guarantees that any recyclable or re-usable items will be removed and diverted from landfill. Any e-waste or potentially hazardous items will also be removed from your waste.

By correctly processing your waste, the amount of material that is going into landfill will be dramatically reduced. It is a sustainable approach that leads to better outcomes for the environment and the local community.

If you use an amateur company, there is no guarantee that your waste will be processed in an ecologically sensitive way. This could lead to an excessive amount of waste going into landfill, including items which should have been re-used or recycled.

Illegal dumping is still very common across the UK. Unlicensed waste collection companies often pick up material from a local business or household then dump it in a nearby forest or river.

Unfortunately, this causes incredible damage to the environment and costs local authorities vast amounts of money to clean up. If your waste is illegally dumped, it can also cost you a lot of money, as you will be fined if the waste it traced back to you.

When you use a professional company you know that your waste will responsibly handled and processed. There is no risk of any waste being dumped and you know exactly where it has been processed.

Professional waste collection companies have policies and procedures in place to handle bookings. This makes them more reliable and punctual compared to an amateur business. It also improves the quality of the customer support that you receive.

Whenever you invite someone into your home to remove bulky items, there is a risk of damage to your property if they bump into a wall, window or door. This risk is greatly reduced if you use a professional company as they have extensive training on how to safely handle bulky items. You can avoid the hassle of having to make an insurance claim or patch up damage.

A professional company will have employers liability insurance and comprehensive vehicle insurance. They will also have third party liability insurance which covers you against physical injury and damage to your property.