Harnessing Waste to Power

Harnessing Waste to Power

The Potential of Waste-to-Energy Technology Waste, once viewed solely as a burden on landfills and a hazard to the environment, is now being recognized as a valuable resource capable of generating clean and sustainable power. This shift is not only reshaping our...
POPs waste – Persistent Organic Pollutants

POPs waste – Persistent Organic Pollutants

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) In the UK, the Environment Agency brought new legislation into effect from 1 January 2023 for the storage and disposal of POPs waste. From this date upholstered furniture cannot be safely disposed of in landfill sites. Further...
Skip Hire in Livingston

Skip Hire in Livingston

Skip Hire in Livingston Cleaning up your home or managing a construction project can be a daunting task, especially when dealing with piles of waste and debris. Fortunately, there’s a convenient and efficient solution that can make the process much smoother –...
The last few weeks at Buchanan’s

The last few weeks at Buchanan’s

4 weeks till Christmas… As we step into the final stretch of the year, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on all the changes and growth that have happened the past few months, and the next few coming weeks. We’re excited to bring you up to speed on the...
Buchanan’s update

Buchanan’s update

Approaching end of 2023… Where has the time gone, this year isn’t over yet however it’s been a busy one for everyone at Buchanan’s. We’ve upgraded our fleet, we’ve had employee’s gain new qualifications and so much more…It’s been great so far. As the end of the year...
Summer at Buchanans

Summer at Buchanans

What a busy few weeks it’s been at Buchanan Skip Hire… Many changes, many achievements and we can’t wait to tell you about them.   Achievements Congratulations to our very own Bruce – He’s worked as a yardman for just over 3 years & has recently passed...
How to look after your garden in a heatwave

How to look after your garden in a heatwave

UK Summertime is slowly approaching, it’s probably not surprising that you’re already feeling the heat! Unfortunately, it’s likely that your garden is, too. Don’t fret! We have gathered some tips to keep your garden looking fabulous. Here at Buchanan Skip Hire, we...
Our waste process at Buchanan’s

Our waste process at Buchanan’s

What can go in a skip? Often, our team gets asked what can go in a skip – we have compiled a list of just some popular items that we cannot accept. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list – If you are unsure about any of the items you wish to dispose of,...
Buchanan’s quarter so far

Buchanan’s quarter so far

So many exciting new things happening…..     Hiring process  We have recently gone through successfully hiring new staff, from our yardmen to drivers, we are super excited to welcome them to the family. More staff allows us to keep up with demand and...
2023 at Buchanan’s

2023 at Buchanan’s

  What a fantastic year we had at Buchanan’s in 2022! We are so excited for all the new and upcoming changes that are on their way in 2023… New Payment method One of the first changes is that we are looking into expanding our online shop by adding a new...