Question 1

Learn more about Man & Van in South West London

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With a population of nearly 2 million people, The South West region of London comprises Merton and Lambeth and has just under 1 million residential and commercial buildings. The region has many different types of buildings, such as offices, schools, council buildings and private homes and so man and van removals are in high demand due to their flexibility and vast range of services they provide including bulky waste removal, furniture removal and white goods removal for fridges and freezers. Man and van waste clearance can often be a good substitute when council services or skip hire options are not sufficient.

Man and van services are so popular for a number of reasons. They are one of the most adaptable waste disposal services, for example, the vehicles used meet the 2 meter height restrictions that are on private and council run waste disposal sites and they can be parked anywhere for loading and unloading. These types of vehicles used can also be easily maneuvered and so are ideal for this type of waste clearance. The popularity of man and van hire removal services is also largely due to the ease of the waste clearance. All of the heavy lifting is done for you and you do not have to worry about what can and can not be disposed of at a recycling and reuse centre near you.

At Wayst we work with professional and registered companies to provide waste clearance services, including verified man and van services. We only work with trusted partners who will provide a diligent service, disposing of your rubbish carefully and responsibly. The man and van services through the Wayst platform are one of the most environmentally friendly waste disposal services out there, our partners achieve a 90% reuse and recycling rate of the waste they collect.

If you want a hassle free way of finding a professional man and van service in South West London then our platform does exactly that.

Question 2

Proficient Man and Van waste removal in South West London

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It is worth taking pictures of the waste you need disposing of before you contact a man and van company as they may need this to be able to make an accurate assessment of the size of the load, how long the job will take and what kind of waste is included in order to give you an estimated quote as to how much it will cost. The man and van company will need to visually carry out a risk assessment of the area to put measures in place to ensure that they do not damage themselves, others in the area, the property or the surrounding area.

Customers who need waste collected from an area with restricted parking may need to obtain a parking permit for the man and van company. If you are not present when they arrive, you can leave your rubbish outside and they will still collect it for you, however, you will need to obtain a digital waste transfer note. It may cost more to have waste removed from the inside of your property.

Question 3

Local Man and Van rubbish clearance

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Man and van removals are in high demand in the South West due to the large population and amount of active businesses, however, it is your responsibility to check that a company is fully licensed and is registered with the Environmental Agency. If you use a company that is not verified and they dispose of your waste irresponsibly then you will be held accountable and may face a fine or even legal action.

It is easy to check that a company is legitimate by checking if they are registered with the Environmental Agency. They should also be able to give you full information of their vehicle licenses and memberships with organisations such as the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) which is an indication of good professional standards.

Most local companies are experts on the areas they cover, however, this can also put them at a disadvantage if they need to transport something over a larger area and they may not have in-depth knowledge of waste disposal sites outside of their region. At wayst, we work with companies of varying sizes in your area to provide you with a service that is expertly matched to your needs.

Question 4

Man and Van rubbish clearance prices

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Man and van costs vary and depend on the amount of time involved in the job, the amount of waste to clear and any out of the ordinary labour involved (as there is normally an element of labour included in the quoted price, anything extra is charged additionally).

Man and van removals done properly are not cheap because when they dispose of waste at a environmental agency registered waste disposal site they are charged by the tonne (over £100+VAT per tonne) so if a man and van company offers you a price for your clearance that seems to good to be true then they may be disposing of your rubbish illegally or irresponsibly.

You can make man and van services more environmentally friendly by handling items like furniture respectfully as sofas, tables, chairs and electronic devices can be reused, which is the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of waste.

The average price of man and van removals is £300 plus VAT for a truck load (up to 1 tonne) . Man and van removals tend to be a more economical option than hiring a skip or a van that you drive yourself. If you wish to dispose of anything that may be classed as hazardous waste, such as paint or batteries, this may include extra costs as they may need specialist disposal.

Question 5

When to use Man and Van rubbish collection services

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This type of service takes the hassle out of having to clear waste yourself and man with a van services collect most waste types generated form a home, office or building site. This includes commercial waste construction and household waste, including hazardous waste like paints and certain types of batteries, however be mindful as the more hazardous waste types have to be disposed of at specialist waste disposal sites.

The situations most ideal for a man and van type clearance includes:
- When the waste has already been generated and is ready to go
- For bulky waste like furniture that need more than one person to carry out the lifting
- For white goods disposals that need to be taken to specialist facilities for disposal

If you do have hazardous waste included in your clearance we recommend you refer to the hazardous waste section of our website for more information on this type of waste clearance.

Question 6

What you need to know about South West London

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Covering 29 postcodes, South West London stretches over the boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster, Wandsworth, Lambeth, Croydon, Richmond upon Thames, and Kingston upon Thames. Strategically located between the countryside of Surrey and Central London, South West London makes up one of the most exclusive and affluent residential districts in the country. Home to stunning neighbourhoods such as Chelsea, Surbiton, and Wimbledon Village, South west London is also home to the largest royal park in London which covers a total of 2500 acres of land and offers attractions including Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, and the Wimbledon Museum of Local History. South West London currently houses a total of 1.6 million residents and has continued to expand rapidly, in recent years. Population growth demands have increased demanding more efficient and frequent waste collection and disposal services.

Question 7

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

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People living and working in south west London have access to numerous waste disposal and rubbish removal services provided by independent rubbish collection and waste transfer companies. Private contractors offer flexibility to customers for the removal of multiple types of waste simultaneously. Residents in South West London are also serviced by 16 civic amenity sites which manage household, industrial and commercial waste and include an array of free, subscription-based, and paid-for services. Locally available waste management solutions in south west London include a cluster of rubbish clearance and skip hire services around the Balham Wimbledon and Wandsworth common area. While it is more efficient and environmentally friendly to use local companies wherever possible, it is important to ensure that private contractors hold a valid waste carriers licence and operate within the legal requirements for handling and treating both recyclable and non-recyclable refuse.

Question 8

Where are the nearest recycling centres in South West London

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Each council in south west London has a dedicated reuse and recycling centre that residents are normally able to access if they provide a photographic ID, proof of address and a valid driver’s licence. Residents of one of the four boroughs belonging to the south London waste partnership will be able to use any council run tips in the named boroughs of Merton Sutton Kingston upon Thames and Croydon. The remaining southwest boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea Hammersmith and Fulham Westminster Lambeth and Wandsworth share the community recycling centres at Smugglers Way in Wandsworth and Cringle Street in Battersea , and provide mini recycling sites for residents throughout the region. For example, The City of Westminster has 160 micro recycling centres that accept small electrical appliances, books, mixed textiles cartons, plastic bottles and drink cans. Residents can also use the recycling locator tool on the recyclenow website to find out where local recycling bins are located by inputting their post code to view directions to the nearest facility.

Question 9

What rubbish collection services are available in South West London?

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Councils will often collect items on behalf of residents that are difficult to recycle and dispose of such as batteries mattress's carpets, plasterboard and white goods. These services are usually paid for, although some councils do offer free once or twice yearly collections for retirees and those in receipt of benefits. For example, mattress collection and disposal service averages £28 within London as a whole, however, it can cost nearly double that in areas such as Richmond upon Thames Kingston upon Thames also charges an above-average cost of £35, followed by Kensington and Chelsea at £33, while Westminster and Merton both charge £30 for the same service. Paid for collections for home clearance and bulky waste removal offered by the council, although highly discounted compared to using a private company are also often subject to wait times of between 6 and 8 weeks, therefore residents and local businesses who can’t afford to wait should hire a private contractor to remove rubbish. Council operated general waste collection services can also take up to 2 weeks to collect refuse and are only usually able to take one type of waste at a time, meaning that several different color coded bins are necessary to ensure that these services run smoothly.

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Question 10

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

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The Western Riverside Waste Authority (WRWA) provides information on their website about what happens to rubbish and recycling after it is collected. PDFs on the WRWA website contain helpful diagrams to show residents exactly what happens to materials at the materials recovery facilities and explains where recovery fits into the waste hierarchy for non-recyclable refuse. The western Riverside waste authority also includes a map on their website off the United Kingdom and parts of Europe showing exactly where different types of plastics paper cans and glass get taken after being collected from South West London residences.

Key waste management stats for the council's of South West London include:

· Overall annual spend on waste management by the council £44,523,696
· What this works out to per resident £25
· Landfill rate 60.3%
· Reuse and recycling rate 39.7%

Question 11

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

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All the local authority areas including those in south west London now agree that the linear economy is unsustainable, and with London's landfill capacity set to run out by the end of 2026, crucial steps need to be taken to manage waste and ensure that as much of it is diverted from landfill as possible. The South London waste partnership MRF (materials recovery facility) at Beddington is a great example of how 100% of non-recyclable materials can be kept out of landfill using modern technological solutions that use waste to generate fuel and electricity, powering the facility itself as well as thousands of homes across the capital.

The South London Waste Partnership (SLWP) which consists of the boroughs of Sutton Kingston upon Thames Croydon and Merton have been able to use joint funding to open a recovery facility in Sutton Which recovers energy from non-recyclable waste that would previously have gone into landfill. They also carry out several local initiatives to spread awareness on the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling waste, and to communicate their strategies to residents moving forward. The South London Waste Partnership website provides more information, including details on recycling and composting targets across the boroughs to treat residual waste, and improvements to the household reuse and recycling centres (HRRC’s) managed by Veolia on behalf of the SLWP.

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