Hippobag - The Alternative to Skip Hire
We recently had some minor building work done to our home. A skip was deposited on our front driveway and removed at the end of the project - end of story? I’m afraid not. The skip removal company managed to drag the skip along damaging a large section of the drive way surface. As the skip removal company refused to take responsibility and I lacked the time or energy to sue, this ended up being an infuriating/expensive episode.
It’s with this experience in mind that I took a closer look at a skip alternative called the Hippobag. Described as “cost-effective, hassle-free and eco-friendly alternative to the traditional skip” - the Hippobag is also a little bit kinder to your driveway!!!
The material is made from exceptionally strong polypropylene material, that can hold large amounts of waste and is available from DIY retailers across the UK. It comes flat-packed and in two sizes – the MIDIBAG, which can hold one tonne of waste, and the MEGABAG, which can take up to 1.5 tonnes.
The Hippobag can hold a wide variety of waste, including building rubble and project waste from home improvement and DIY, to unwanted clutter and bulky items such as carpets or kitchen units. They can also be a good way to get rid of large amounts of grass cuttings, weeds, prunings, and even soil, rubble and hardcore wastes.
When the bag is full you can then call Hippowaste (or book your collection online) and they will come and take it away. As an added environmentally-friendly touch, Hippowaste say that they will recycle over 80% of waste collected.
MIDIBAG prices start from £7.99 with collection at a fixed cost of £49.50.
MEGABAG prices start from £10.99 with collection at a fixed cost of £69.50.
Available from Tesco Direct or in-store at Homebase, B&Q, Focus DIY, Wickes and Travis Perkins.
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