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Last week, we looked at what can go into a skip. This week, we’re looking at what can’t. Believe it or not, there are a number of items that cannot be placed in a general waste skip, including some that might surprise you. Putting such items into a skip can lead to...

Understanding what can go into a skip is important to avoid hidden charges and to ensure compliant waste disposal. On booking a skip, the team will always check waste type, and a list of key conditions are included in the booking confirmation sent to customers, these...

Hazardous waste is a serious issue that can have significant impacts on human health and the environment. As such, it’s important to understand the basics of hazardous waste management and disposal. In this blog, we’ll answer some frequently asked questions about...

May bank holidays are nearly here, and we're getting busy. Tool will be closed on: Early May Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 25th May To avoid delays, please book your waste management and equipment hire orders early for deliveries, exchanges,...

Updated April 2026 Looking for reliable grab lorry hire for waste removal, muck away services, or site clearance? Below are answers to the most common questions about our grab hire services, including waste types, access requirements, and why a grab lorry can be a...

Tool Hire Direct & Site Solutions are charging into 2026 after a bumper 2025! We ended 2025 on a high, we supported our customers with almost 5000 skip deliveries, exchanges and collections, 850 equipment hire deliveries and collections, and managed close to 2000...

Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a well established process within the UK waste management sector, with a history spanning more than a century. The Exeter sewage works AD plant is noted as the UK’s first anaerobic digestate plant built in 1895 with the purpose of producing...

Did you know Tool Hire Direct is part of the Site Solutions Group? Since 2023, Tool Hire Direct and Site Solutions have been working together to provide our customers with a complete catalogue of site solutions, all in one place. By bringing our...

January 2026 has brought a number of key changes and regulation updates that are reshaping the way the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspects and enforces compliance on construction sites.

Throughout the year, we supported our customers with almost 5,000 skip deliveries, exchanges, and collections, completed over 850 equipment hire deliveries and collections, and managed close to 2000 bulk waste loads.