Are you planning to clean up your garden for a long time but not being able to do it because of unavoidable circumstances? Fret not, get rid of the garden waste as cheaply and efficiently as possible, but for that all you need to do is follow our article closely. Oh yes, you can definitely thank us later!
Separate Green Waste Materials
All garden wastes, unlike what you may think, are not easily recyclable. And to get rid of all these green wastes, it costs quite a lumpsum. What consists of green waste? Grass, fallen leaves, flowers, fruits, small twigs and weeds all belong to green waste. Other materials present in a garden like polythene bags, branches, bricks, soil, pots all can be termed as general waste. Compared to the general or mixed waste, green waste costs at least half the amount per tonne to dispose of. So, definitely keep your garden waste bags separately, one for the green waste and one for the mixed ones.
When you book a rubbish clearance company, make sure to specify what type of waste you have, because they might offer you reduced fee for green waste.
Reduction of Bulkiness of Garden Waste
The rubbish clearance companies often charge you on the basis of the volume of your waste, as in how up space they take up. Greater the volume, more they will charge. Thus, we have a little yet smart tip for you. Even if you have quite a lot of garden waste, cut up the bulky items like branches and place heavier items atop and push them down. Also, try to push in and leaves and foliage in garden waste bags. They can be pressed in easily, and actually can hold a lot in little space.
Reduce Charges of Waste Clearance Companies by Using Smart Tricks
Waste clearing companies charge based on the basis of the amount of waste and the time taken to remove that waste. How can you reduce the loading time primarily? By placing the garden rubbish bags as close as possible to where they would park the waste removal van. Although plastic is not a part of green waste, if you stare the waste materials in garden waste bags, loading will be much easier. The wastage clearance guys will empty the contents in the van and return your garden waste bags.
If You Plan to Use A Skip, Do Buy the Largest One Possible
If you think that you will be having a lot of garden waste, do order a skip, and a larger one. Larger skips cost less per cubic metre than the smaller ones, but councils may not allow you a skip larger than 8 cubic yards on a public road.
You Can Sell Off the Logs
Despite people asking to go for smokeless fuel, a lot still prefer wood fires and stoves. So, if you have a large tree that needs to be cut down, but you are unsure how to dispose the trunks, don’t you worry. Ask tree cutters to cut your tree into logs, and lace the logs outside your home. You can set up a board with a message “Logs for Sale” for “Help yourself, please” and you will see your logs disappearing like magic.
Compost and The Art of Composting
Well, composting does require time and effort and you may need to shell off a little something to create an enclosed area for your compost, but trust me, this will be one of the most cost-efficient investments for your garden. It will also be an environmentally responsible ways of disposing off your green waste. You can also add your vegetable waste from kitchen into your compost pit. And once the manure is ready, you can use it into your own garden or gift some to your gardener friends.
Burning Down Your Garden Waste
If you are not really a fan of the idea of composting, you can go for incineration or bonfires. Incinerators are a safer option between the two, as they burn down the waste at a higher temperature and produce less smoke. A lot of people burn their garden waste in bonfires. Though it is legal to light up bonfires, make sure your waste is completely dry for the bonfire to produce less smoke.
