Question 1

Learn more about Man & Van in South East London

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The South East region of London has the second largest population in London, second only to East London, with 2 million people. There are also nearly 1 million commercial and residential properties in the South East. Due to this, man and van services are in high demand and come in various forms from local sole traders with a van to large businesses that operate nationwide with large fleets of vans.

As long as the company has a waste carriers licence, man and van companies can be used to clear items from a property or building site and transport them to a waste transfer facility in order to environmentally friendly dispose of waste. If done properly it is one of the most environmentally friendly waste disposal options with over 90% of the waste that is collected by this service being recycled or reused. This service can be used to remove general junk, furniture, bulky waste or white goods such as fridges and freezers.

At Wayst we work closely with our professional man and van partners in your area to provide you with an excellent service that is both compliant and responsible with the way it handles your waste. We ensure that the partners we work with reuse or recycle over 90% of the waste that they collect, putting it back into circulation and reducing the amount of refuse that ends up in landfill.

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Question 2

Proficient Man and Van waste removal in South East London

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The waste removal involved with man and van type clearances vary is size, type of items, property types etc, so not job is ever the same, with that a professional man and van company will need pictures prior to the clearance in order to to make a risk assessment of the area in order to determine whether removing the waste could cause any damage, either to themselves, people around or to the property or surrounding area. As mentioned earlier it is worth taking pictures of the waste that you need removed so that the size of the load can be estimated along with how much labour is needed.

If there is restricted parking around the building you occupy it will make the clearance process easier if you organised parking before they arrived or provided the man and van clearance team with a parking permit. It is also good to know that if the waste is left in an accessible place you do not need to be present for the collection, however, you do need to ensure that you are issued a waste transfer note (this can be done digitally) and before and after pictures to see for yourself.

Question 3

Local man and van rubbish clearance

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Wayst works hard to provide you with licensed, trustworthy man and van services in your area, we take the hassle out of searching and qualifying a company and ensure that if you do choose one of our waste partners that all will go smoothly. There are quite a few things to qualify before just hiring a man and van company to clear waste and Wayst thoroughly screens each one of our waste partners, checking that they are properly licensed and have permits that allow them to be handling waste whilst ensuring quality levels of their service for you.

Please note that if waste is disposed of irresponsibly or illegally, the customer will be held responsible, leading to fines and possibly having legal action taken against them. A legitimate company will be able to provide you with evidence of public liability and vehicle insurance as a minimum, as well as accreditations and memberships, for example the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS), which is an indication of good professional standards. If you want to run your own checks regarding waste licenses you can check a company through the Environmental Agency Register to check their license number and company name.

Question 4

The price of Man and Van rubbish clearance

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The price of man and van services in South East London vary depending on various factors but mainly the amount of waste you have to clear and the time it takes to complete the job. To ensure you are getting an accurate quote for your clearance it is always advisable to send images of your waste so it can be priced up accurately.

The cost for man and van rubbish clearance in South East London starts from around £75+VAT for smaller loads, it is also important to remember that generally the cheaper the price the lesser the quality of the service.

However, at Wayst we know that it is not all about the price as cheap man and van clearances are potentially dodgy, there is a baseline cost to cover to do things properly and anything less than that baseline is questionable. The key is to figure out which service offers the best value.

Some of the benefits of hiring a man and van include:

- As part of the clearance the team will sort your waste into what can be recycled and what can not
- The employees of the company can do all the loading and heavy lifting for you
- You do not have to worry about transporting the waste

All in all this service saves you a lot of time and effort which may be more valuable than the added cost against doing it yourself.

Question 5

When to use a Man and Van rubbish removal service

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When moving house or office, you may end up with many unwanted items such as furniture, old electrical appliances and large cardboard boxes. Gardening, a house renovation or new furniture will probably leave you with more waste than usual. Generally, man and van companies collect most types of waste including both commercial waste and household waste.

A man and van service is ideal for the removal of bric a brac items, electrical appliances, furniture and general junk, however please be mindful when it comes to hazardous waste, including paints, white goods and batteries as an example.

Some specialised waste items such as electric items, fridge freezer units, hard drives, and computers can be transported with other items without any issues, as long as the contractor knows how to handle these waste types properly. These waste types must have separate waste disposal processes and cannot be disposed of as general waste.

A man and van removal may be the most economic, convenient option for the removal of your larger waste collection or bulkier items because of the speed that the clearance can be organised as well as the labour being included in the service. This type of service takes the hassle out of having to clear waste yourself. You will not have to do any heavy lifting or worry about going to a waste disposal site as this is all sorted for you.

Question 6

What you need to know about South East London

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South East London covers the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley, Bromley, and Southwark, and contains a diverse mix of commercial and residential areas, many of which are under construction and redevelopment as the city expands. The mixture of historical and artistic influences in this area make it a centre of culture and tourism characterised by Victoran cobbled streets that run from London Bridge to Rotherhithe, with a portion of London's most popular tourist spots along the way, including Tower Bridge, the Tate Modern, and the Design Museum. Well known shopping locations in South east London include the Old Spitalfields market, Brick Lane for boutiques and public houses, and the Columbia Road flower market. Aside from the attractions museums and parks, much of Southeast London is built on close knit family orientated communities and some of the best places to live in south east London for families include Greenwich, which has plenty of green space for children to play in and nature walks by the river, and Herne Hill which offers residential areas filled with family sized properties and is home to Brockwell Park and Brockwell Lido.

Question 7

What are the different ways to dispose of waste in South East London?

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Due to the large amount of commercial enterprises in this area of the city there are some waste management companies in south east London that operate exclusively for businesses providing companies with free wheelie bins and regular collections that include clinical hazardous and sanitary waste. Rubbish tips in south east London are mainly run by the local authorities with just a few industrial waste management facilities located in the area offering muck away and grab hire on construction sites. The integrated waste management facility in Southwark, which is operated by Veolia is on the same site as the local authority household reuse and recycling centre at 43 Devon Street off Old Kent Road, and serves residents from the named borough. Rubbish removal for residential properties and house clearance services are mostly available through waste management organisations covering the whole of London and the surrounding areas, although there are a few independent companies nearby, the best of which has their own materials recovery facility for recycling and processing refuse.

Question 8

Where are the nearest recycling centres in South East London

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South East London covers 16 recycling and waste disposal facilities run by the local authorities of Bexley Bromley Lewisham Southwark and Greenwich. Thames Road Depot, and Foots Cray Reuse & Recycling Centre in Bexley handle household, industrial, and commercial waste, and guides for where to recycle materials and where to locate recycling banks are available on the London borough of Bexley website. Waldo Road Reuse and Recycling Centre in Bromley manages paper, bottles, cans, batteries, white goods, metals and textiles. Churchfields Road reuse and recycling centre also in Bromley accepts a wide range of materials including hazardous waste like paint fluorescent tubes used engine oil and chemicals, which are notoriously difficult to dispose of. The recycling centre in SE28 in the London borough of Greenwich has an onsite rubbish tip for non-recyclable waste as well as accepting hard plastics such as toys and garden furniture as does the Landmann Way recycling centre in Lewisham, which also accepts old mattresses at the site.

Question 9

What rubbish collection services are available in South East London?

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Mattress Collection & Disposal by London Councils costs at an average of £28. In Bexley, it costs more at £36 while Southwark, Bromley, and Greenwich residents are charged £18, £12 and £10 respectively. Lewisham residents receive free mattress collection and disposal services from their local authority. Sofa Collection costs an average of £22 among these 5 boroughs.

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Question 10

How is the local authority in South East London handling your waste?

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Each borough in South East London works independently to manage waste, and this is a strategy that could be greatly improved by pooling resources. More can be achieved for the environment and in terms of improving living standards for people in south east London by working collaboratively, and councils are beginning to develop some joint plans and strategies going forward.

The key waste management figures for South East London's Council's are as follows:

· Overall annual spend on waste management £80,664,727
· Per person spend £44
· Landfill rate 64.46%
· Reuse and recycling rate 35.54%

As these figures show, much more can be achieved from joined up council services and initiatives to improve outcomes for the environment throughout the south east London area. The overall plan for waste management in London states that by 2030, 65% of the municipal waste will be recycled in the capital. However, south east London boroughs are carrying out some notable reuse and recycling projects independently, such as Greenwich council’s initiative for the repair and resale of bicycles to fundraise for the Greenwich and Bexley community Hospice.

Question 11

What are the plans for a greener future in South East London?

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South East London’s environmental strategy has grown around a sense of collaboration between communities who are actively engaged with their local borough councils, and boroughs with predominantly residential populations are focused on improving access from all residents to bring waste disposal in line with government guidelines and meet targets for reuse and recycling in this area of the city.

Major plans for a greener future in south east London can be found in the south east London waste technical paper which is available for download from the relevant council websites. This paper outlines current development plans, future plans for waste, and the municipal waste management strategy for each south east London borough.

There are also several very committed non-governmental organisations and charities working towards a greener future in south east London and the surrounding areas. For example, The London Community Resource Network (LCRN) is a charity that hosts many projects and services to promote environmental awareness and sustainability throughout the capital including areas of south east London. For example, the real nappies for London campaign hosted by the London community resource centre works with residents in Bexley to educate parents and guardians in the use of non-disposable nappies. The LCRN also include information on their website about clothing repair events, their initiative for the refurbishment and redistribution of unwanted wooden furniture and white goods, and offer eco auditing for local businesses.

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