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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...

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,...

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 be...

  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 payment...

Be sure to check out our Christmas £100 M&S food voucher giveaway on Facebook! Life at Buchanan's Hi – My name is Julia, I started working for Buchanan skip hire in June 2022, My job title is an accounts assistant however I also help out in day to day office admin...

HARRIS IS A WINNER! What a month at Buchanan Skip Hire...Our very own office dog, Harris – seen featured & also a WINNER of Pooch of the month @ Skip Hire Magazine, how exciting! We will be sure to treat Harris for all of his hard work maintaining transport and...

Why VOLVO? Our last five vehicle purchases have all been Volvo trucks sourced from a mixture of stock trucks and specific orders. Every one has the additional lower passenger door extra glazing panel, which increases driver visibility levels,” notes John Cunningham....

What do we mean by the truth? The skip hire industry can often be a confusing market to understand. We’ve decided to write this blog in a desperate attempt to help some customers who have been in touch recently to advise that they have unknowingly ordered skip hire...

Spring is Here! It’s only May and I think it’s fair to say that 2022 has continued in the unpredictable trend of the last few years. Thankfully, the weather has started to improve and summer is almost upon us. What better time to hire a skip in Livingston! This is my...