Tips For an Eco-Friendly House Clearance

When it comes to disposing of waste, we are all doing our best to change our ways for the good of the planet. It’s no secret that sending rubbish straight to landfill sites is extremely detrimental - as landfill rubbish decomposes, it releases greenhouse gases which largely contribute to global warming and climate change. This is why, when performing a house clearance, it’s essential to consider how you can practice sustainable values where you can. Whilst it’s undeniably difficult to limit your waste during a big project, you can still be conscious of the rubbish you’re producing and try to keep it at a minimum. We’ve put together the following tips to help make your house clearance as eco-friendly as possible.

Unwanted furniture

If your unwanted furniture is in good condition, consider donating it to a local charity shop or even making some extra cash by selling it online. Whilst some items of furniture can be recycled, it requires a lot of energy to take them apart and make them into a new product.

Clearing products

Use eco-friendly products when you’re cleaning, decorating or working on another aspect of your clearance project. Certain cleaning products contain toxic ingredients that are not only terrible for the environment, but also could be impacting your health negatively. It’s good practice to be more conscious of the domestic products you are buying and their environmental impact. 

Reusable products

Use reusable cleaning and decorating materials over cheap, disposable products. Replace disposable sponges, cloths, wipes and mop heads with materials that can be repeatedly used, especially if you’re going into a long project. This doesn’t necessarily have to be expensive: you could use old rags instead of single-use cloths and sponges, or old bed sheets and curtains as dust sheets to protect your floor.

Hazardous materials

Be cautious when disposing of any hazardous materials you’ve been working with. Some paints and other decorative or construction products are regarded as harmful to the environment and should be disposed of properly. If you’re unsure of how to do this, contact your local waste disposal company.

Rely on a professional house clearance service

Performing a house clearance can be time-consuming and overwhelming - especially when you’re trying to be environmentally conscious - so why not employ the help of a professional clearance service? Not only is it more efficient to rely on professionals, but it could actually have a more positive impact on the planet.



If you take your waste to the local tip, there’s a high chance you could dispose of certain items in the wrong bins, meaning that they won’t be recycled properly. Worse still, if you’re tired at the end of a long project it probably feels tempting to simply throw everything into one bin, which inevitably means that all of your waste ends up at a landfill site.

At Henry Skip Hire & House Clearance, our prompt and professional team will take care of your house clearance so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Our commitment to recycling up to 85% of waste means that you can be reassured that your house clearance is as sustainable as possible. For more information on our services or to get a quote, give us a call today.