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For every job there is a HIPPOBAG. Whether you are re-vamping your home, sprucing up the garden or taking on a big DIY job, we have a bag for that. We don't stop there, our new DIY blog is here to provide you tips, tricks and to answer your waste disposal FAQ's. During office ours our live chat is the perfect way to get an instant answer, just open the box at the bottom of the page!

Where to recycle plasterboard?

You won’t have thought about this question until you are getting stuck into a bit of DIY or renovation. Why would you? Plasterboard can just be chucked into a skip surely? Wrong. Since 2009 EA legislation has been in place … Continue reading →

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Katie
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Fly tipping 101

Everybody needs to get rid of household waste and often, it’s the old fridge, outdated furniture, or a broken mattress that give you the most problems. They can’t be sold or donated so they must be thrown away. Do you … Continue reading →

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Katie
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National Gardening Week Offer

Save 10% on garden waste collection, just in time for National Gardening Week! Spring is finally here! If you are anything like us here at HIPPOWASTE, you can’t wait to get started the garden. That’s why, to celebrate National Gardening … Continue reading →

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Katie
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How to repair damaged plasterboard

Plasterboard is easily damaged. It’s important to know how to make repairs as part of your DIY skill set. For cracks, holes or punctures in plasterboard, you will need: Filler Plastering trowel Fine sandpaper Wet cloth Dust pan and brush … Continue reading →

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Katie
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Saving water in the garden

If you are based in certain parts of the country you might already be subject to a hose pipe ban or be expecting one soon. As changeable as the British weather seems, 2011 was the UK’s driest year in 90 … Continue reading →

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Katie
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Top 10 April Gardening Jobs

Get gardening in April April is usually the first time we see the sun in earnest and it can be the first time you get an urge to start potting about in the garden. After winter, the scene can be … Continue reading →

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Katie
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Easter Holiday Gardening with the Kids!

The coming of the Easter school holidays always bring a familiar sense of panic, how are we going to keep the kids entertained? Coax your kids into the garden this Easter for a healthy, educational way of keeping them busy … Continue reading →

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Katie
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Wave 105 Cash for Kids Easter Egg Appeal!

Today is the start of the Wave 105 FM Easter Egg appeal which runs across the South Coast of England in a number of Sainsbury’s stores. This year Hippowaste are sponsoring the event so you’ll hear about us on the … Continue reading →

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Katie
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How Hippobags can help you renovate your home

Hippobags are the easiest way to dispose of renovation waste from your home. No matter what the job, you can find the right size Hippobag to suit your needs. What’s more, you don’t have to worry about skip permits or … Continue reading →

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Katie
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What is a home detox?

So, what’s a home detox? At Hippowaste, we believe it to be the process of getting rid of the old and coming in with the new. Clearing out all the junk you may have acquired over the last year and … Continue reading →

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Katie
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