The Environment
What we all do matters!
When we set up this business, we wanted to make sure we were a force for good. We chose not to compete on price, but to offer exceptional service with an environmental focus and to seek out customers and suppliers with the same values. Below are a few ways in which we are trying to fulfil this vision.
Sustainability
We’re paperless
We have opted for a paperless office. All our systems are cloud based and accessible by our whole team wherever they are, so there is very limited need for paper.
We reuse
Our office is largely fitted out with furniture that we have recovered from clearance jobs. It means things are a little eclectic, but it all works just fine.
Renewable energy
We have chosen an energy supplier that supplies us with 100% renewable electricity and carbon offsets our gas use. We aim to achieve a 90% recycling rate for our waste and make every effort to do so.
We donate to local and national charities where appropriate, though some items such as soft furnishings without fireproof labels cannot be passed on in this way.
*Charities have seen a significant increase of donations over the past couple of years, this can mean that in spite of attempts by us to drop items with charities, they are not always in a position to receive them due to a lack of space.
Donating
Recycling
We recycle and donate unwanted items where possible to minimise the overall impact on landfill and give back to the local community on our customers’ behalf. We also work with Material Recovery Facilities, Recycling Centres and other organisations with a focus toward re-using or recycling waste. Where we are not able to recycle items as they are, we look to dispose of them in their material forms. Some examples of how are chosen suppliers are doing this are:
- Green waste is being mulched down into compost.
- Clean timber is being chipped and used for pathways and to make chipboard products.
- Hardcore is being crushed and then re-used in roads and other hard standing areas.
- Metals are being re-used to make new objects.
- Glass is melted down and used in the creation of decorative pebbles for outside areas.
- Clothing is sold by charities to provide much needed funding and some are being sent to poorer countries
The idea is to do all that we can within economic limitations to minimise our impact on landfill.
We have already considered electric vans. Unfortunately, right now the technology does not allow for the mileages we cover, however we are keeping an eye on hydrogen as the infrastructure develops.
We will in time be looking to do more carbon offsetting and, if we can make it work, it would be great if we could eventually go carbon neutral. Now that would be an achievement!
Other ideas
AIM Membership
Public & Employer Liability
Waste Carriers Licence
We're in the business of helping others
Core to our values is delivering peace of mind. We do this by focussing on our customers and offering the best experience possible while choosing the environmental option where we can. Our reviews are proving that we are succeeding, however, we are always looking for ways to improve.
Delivering Peace of Mind
As standard we…
- CRB check & professionally train staff
- Include all packing materials
- Dismantle and reassemble large furniture
- Disconnect and re-plumb appliances
- Remove wall mounted TVs, pictures & mirrors
- Use furniture protectors and floor coverings
- Have short and long term storage relationship
- Are trained to move specialist items
- Provide national coverage
- Are environmentally focussed
- Issue waste transfer notes for clearances
- Are fully licenced and insured
Our process
- Step one
First, we need a few details on how we can help. It only takes a couple of minutes to fill in our enquiry form and provide us with useful information about your removal, and we can check our availability
- Step two
Once we have reviewed your enquiry, we will give you a call to answer any questions and arrange your appointment. Depending on your location, we can visit you or arrange a video call.
- Step three
Once we have everything we need, we will provide you with a no-obligation quote or an estimate for smaller jobs arranged over the phone. Then, if you would like to proceed, we will discuss the next steps.
Our commitment
- Professional staff
We know good service is important to you, so all our vehicle crews are professionally trained and Criminal Records Bureau checked for your peace of mind.
- Environmental
We use green energy, work paperlessly, use reusable & recycled equipment where we can, and reuse, donate or recycle clearance items where possible. (Read More)
- Continuous review
With so many happy customers, we could rest on our laurels. But we are committed to reviewing and improving what we do to make your experience even better.
When we set up this business, we wanted to make sure we were a force for good. We use reusable and recyclable equipment when possible, are paperless, use renewable energy and donate, reuse and recycle all that we can.
