Hiring a skip in Devon? Make sure you avoid a cat-astrophe
No doubt hiring a skip can be a rewarding process, but that didn’t stop staff at Foredowne Kennels being faced with a disaster of cata-strophic proportions.
They noticed a noise coming from a taped-up box inside a skip scheduled to meet the crusher.
After opening the flaps, staff were stunned to find Poppet the cat.
Local publication This Is Devon reported that the white moggy had been abandoned by its owner.
Happily, the cat received medical treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.
The rest of the skip’s contents didn’t live to tell the tale.
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Things you can find in skips
Skips can contain valuable items – from computer parts to ornate furniture.
And for one north-east resident, a chance encounter 15 years ago saw his eyes light up – metaphorically with pound signs.
Steve Summers happened to find more than 30 original American wartime propaganda posters in a skip.
The items were stored in his father’s attic, but were recently put up for sale.
Boldon Auction Galleries in South Tyneside agreed to find bidders, with the posters given a price estimate of about £4,000.
According to JournalLive, auctioneer Giles Hodges said: “It is amazing what people will throw away from houses and offices.”
So, the next time you pass a skip, why not peek inside?
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Why Chorley loves skips
One Lancashire town has continued its pro-skips agenda by helping locals get rid of their rubbish in the run-up to Halloween and Bonfire Night.
Chorley Council is holding skip days on October 27th to allow residents to get rid of unwanted items, rather than burn them.
Previously, the local authority ran the Skip It, Don’t Tip It initiative.
The free community event gave people a chance to recycle cardboard boxes, table legs and tree branches, among other items.
It’s safe to say that Chorley loves a bit of skip hire.
October 10, 2010 at 11:45 am | Skip Hire UK, Topskips.com | No comment
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Nottingham skip hire: Why not bow out in style?
When you’re knocking on heaven’s door, why not follow the lead of one midlands man and leave this planet in a skip-themed coffin?!
Well, maybe not. But those seeking skip hire in Nottingham might be interested to learn that such wackiness has already come to pass.
Vic Fearn and Company – based in the city – received a request from a member of the public to create the spectacular handcrafted beast shown here.
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Prices of Skip Hire
So you’ve been shopping around for prices for skip hire, and to say they vary is putting it mildly.
You ring up one company and are quoted a price with no VAT, then you ring another company and it’s fifty quid more with VAT. So what do you do?
Think smart.
Don’t go with the cheapest skip price. Those type of deals normally end in disaster. A lot of cowboy companies promise the lowest prices – they also normally have the worst service. Go with the company you feel assured with, who asks question about your particular situation and who sound the most professional. If they are more expensive than the other lot – don’t worry. A couple of quid more is a lot better than having a festering skip on your private land for the next six months! Good luck!
March 29, 2010 at 3:20 pm | Skip Hire UK | No comment
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Budget Skip Hire – The Pros and Cons
Looking for budget skip hire? Before you go searching for the cheapest price, you’ll need to consider that cheapest might not equal the best.
Skip hire involves a number of processes – haulage, service, recycling rates and hire lengths. If any of these are compromised, it can easily create problems. Cheap skip hire can often result in bad service. If you’re going to hire a skip, ring around and go with the company who sound professional, ask questions about your particular situation and have all the right certification.
It will be well worth your while spending a few more pounds knowing that your job is in safe hands.
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