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How to Reduce Waste Daily
You've probably binned food that was still fine to eat this week, or grabbed a plastic bag at the till without thinking about it. [read more]
Upcycling: Your Complete Guide
Upcycling means taking something old, like a chair, a jar or a shirt, and transforming it into something better than it was. The result [read more]
Are You Allowed to Burn Rubbish in Your Garden?
A garden bonfire isn't illegal in Scotland. Get the details wrong, though, and you can end up with an angry neighbour, a visit from [read more]
How to Arrange a House Clearance After a Death
You've just been given the keys to a house someone else used to live in. Now you're the one deciding what happens to everything [read more]
Who Pays for House Clearance After Death
Who pays for a house clearance after a death? The estate does, not you personally, and the executor arranges payment on the estate's behalf [read more]
Can You Clear a House Before Probate
Scotland doesn't use probate. The equivalent process here is called confirmation, granted by the local Sheriff Court, and it's what actually governs this question [read more]
Get Your Garage Back in a Single Visit
Has your garage 'space' been overrun with old junk you keep promising yourself you will get around to sorting out? The trouble is that [read more]
What Happens to Your Old Office Furniture
Office moves generate a problem that appears on almost no relocation plan. A room full of used office furniture that nobody wants but somebody [read more]
How to Plan an Office Clearance
A refit gets planned, a lease comes to an end, or a company decides to downsize, and suddenly the workspace has to be cleared. [read more]
Household Waste Duty of Care Scotland Explained
Scotland's household waste duty of care means you're legally responsible for how your waste is handled, even after someone else collects it. Here's what [read more]
How to Check if a Rubbish Removal Company is SEPA Registered
Fly-tipped waste gets traced back to the householder more often than people realise. You book a company, they collect your unwanted items, and you [read more]
What Happens If Waste is Fly-Tipped After Collection
Handing your unwanted items to a collection van and watching it drive away feels like the end of the story. For most people it [read more]