Hippo Bag Collection Guide
Hippo bag collections
Do you need a Hippobag collection for some waste and want more information about what your options are and how much they cost? Then this ultimate guide is for you!
- What is a Hippo Bag collection?
- Where can I buy a Hippo bag?
- What are the Hippobag collections sizes and weight restrictions?
- What is accepted in a Hippo bag collection?
- How do man and van Hippobag collections work?
- How long does a Hippo bag collection take?
- Do Hippo bag collections run on the weekend?
- What does a Hippobag collection cost?
1. What is a Hippo Bag collection?
When your hippo bag is full and you need to dispose of it you have three options:
a) Pay Hippowaste (the maker of Hippobags) to pick it up. The most expensive option but they definitely know what they’re doing!
b) Pay a man and van rubbish clearance company to remove it. Cheaper and they can, if you wish, leave the empty bag with you afterwards to be used again.
c) Take it to the tip yourself. If you are a householder, this means a trip to your local household waste recycling centre . If you are tradesperson or business, you will have to take it to a commercial tip and pay disposal costs based on the weight of the waste.
2. Where can I get a Hippo bag?
Hippobag is the most widely known brand of skip bag. You can buy them directly from one of the major DIY retailers, Amazon or Hippowaste. A cheaper alternative to purchasing a Hippobag is to buy a bulk builders bag which you can fill with your bulky waste in just the same way as a Hippobag. Then pay a local man & van rubbish clearance company to collect and empty it. If you are looking for a Hippo bag and would like to see what Hippo bag discount codes are available out there, see our guide that has the best options and some extra suggestions on how to save money when using a Hippo bag.
4. What is accepted in a Hippo bag collection?
Most types of non-hazardous waste can be collected in a Hippobag. This includes DIY waste like rubble and broken tiles, soil, glass, bulky waste items like household furniture and other general junk you may want to remove. There are of course some things that are prohibited, and the most obvious are Asbestos, Fridges/freezers, Pianos, Paint cans, Mattresses, Batteries, Fire extinguishers, TV’s, Tyres, Liquids (i.e. oil, cooking oil, petrol, diesel, paint), food waste, human/animal waste and clinical waste.
For even more detailed advice on what you can and cannot put in a hippo bag please read our dedicated post written by experts who have worked in the waste industry for over 30 years.
5. How do man & van Hippo bag collections work?
Man and van Hippo bag collections are straightforward. They just turn up at your property and empty the bag by hand and load the waste into their truck. Then sweep up. And that’s it. To find your cheapest available licensed collector today you can use the LoveJunk marketplace.
However, if you would prefer the more expensive option, you can use Hippowaste to collect your bag by ordering a collection online through their site.
And Finally…
Thanks for reading! We hope you found our Hippobag Collection guide helpful. If you’re looking for safe and speedy skip bag removal and disposal or hippo bag alternatives, we recommend using the LoveJunk marketplace. We may be biased, but we know you’ll find your cheapest, greenest collector in seconds. And if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
