Guides by Jay
Practical guides for Bristol, each answering one question people ask us on the phone.

What a House Clearance Costs in Bristol
What a house clearance actually costs in Bristol, how the price is worked out, and the four things that change it more than the number of bedrooms does.
4 minute read

House Clearance or a Skip? How to Choose
A skip looks cheaper until you count the permit, the loading and everything a skip will not take. When each one is genuinely the right answer in Bristol.
4 minute read

Bristol Council Bulky Waste or a Clearance?
The council collection is good value for a few items you can carry outside. Here is the point where the arithmetic turns, and what the council will not take.
4 minute read

How to Get Rid of a Mattress in Bristol
Skips refuse them, charities cannot take them and they will not fit in a bin. The four routes for getting rid of a mattress in Bristol, and what each one costs you.
3 minute read

Recycling Old Electronics in Bristol
Old laptops, TVs and phones cannot go in a household bin. Where to take electronics in Bristol, what the WEEE rules require, and how to wipe a device first.
4 minute read

Getting Rid of Paint and Chemicals in Bristol
Paint, solvents, oils and garden chemicals are hazardous waste and cannot go in a bin or a skip. What to do with them in Bristol, and what to do about asbestos.
4 minute read
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