Sometimes a day out is just what everyone needs, and this was true for us here at EMS Waste too!
It wasn’t the most beautiful day weather-wise back in the ‘summer’, but we put a good show on at the West Cornwall Truck Show, where one of our drivers, Darrell, took one of our ROROs (Roll On Roll Off, a type of skip container). The truck, and the skip on its back, both shone after some polishing and elbow grease, even despite the lack of sun, and gave the curious public a chance to have a good look at what we can do.
A RORO is a great skip for almost any occasion. It is mobile, quickly transported on the back of a truck, and sturdy. As such, it can be moved into position when you need it, but taken away as soon as you want it gone. There are skips available in every size, from the massive containers required at building sites, to smaller ones that can be parked in front of your home while you rip out your bathroom or kitchen over a weekend. A Roll On Roll Off skip can be your new best friend. And, you can rent it for however long you need it for, whether it is for just a weekend, or for longer-term rents where we will come by to change it once it is full.
Plus, we can make your life extra easy by dropping off a skip where you want it, picking it up again, and then taking it back to our waste transfer station to be processed. We are dedicated to helping the environment by making sure we recycle as much of what comes out of our skips as we can, so that’s another worry wiped away.
We’ve been on the move!
As you know Dusty Bin are now part of EMS Waste. This exciting partnership means that EMS Waste is now even bigger and able to provide waste management services to more people within the Devon and Plymouth areas.
Dusty Bin has now settled into their new site, but we thought we’d share a little bit about the exciting journey with you and what services they can offer.
Moving day
The moving day itself was a busy and eventful one. At least it was easy to find a skip! Moving into the new cabin on the EMS Waste site included a day of carrying out repairs in order to pimp up the office area. In fact, this process took several weeks, but on September 9th the office was finished and ready for business.
During the renovation process, the top of the cabin was removed to fix holes! In fact, it was touch and go at the time to see if they could be fixed, so quotes were also obtained. But, luckily, the cabin roof was easily fixed and made water tight. Walls were painted (narrowly missing a member of staff, who nearly got painted into a corner), the floor repaired and the CCTV disconnected, then reconnected. The entire cabin was also cleaned from top to bottom. Everything was done and ticked off the to-do list, apart from the hot tub request that was sadly declined! Needless to say, the Dusty Bin office staff are now settled in and are getting to know their yard colleagues.
Still the same great service
Dusty Bin is still offering the same great services it has always delivered to the residents and businesses of Plymouth and Devon. The only difference is that the team is now based in a new yard and are part of EMS Waste. We offer skip hire and waste management services which include recycling and waste collection. To learn more, simply get in touch with us today.
Skip Hire Magazine vote our very own Chloe Skip Chick of the Month
If you’re like us, you love a good skip as much as the next enthusiast. We love them even more when someone recognises our work in the field.
We were chuffed from head to toe when Skip Hire Magazine awarded our delightful employee Chloe Elizabeth Hammond their prestigious Skip Chick of the Month accolade.
Chloe has been at EMS Waste Management for five years and, by all accounts, is loving it, from banter with her fellow skip lorry drivers through to the time she got stuck in a 12 yard skip. We’re not quite sure how Chloe managed that, but we love and admire her for it in equal measure.
Kicking it in the Ukraine
Hands up if you can speak Ukrainian? Don’t worry if you can’t. Chloe’s your girl if ever you must talk your way out of a scrape with angry Ukrainians.
She confessed to the magazine that after hoofing a lady on the bus accidentally while on holiday, she politely thanked her. ‘Thank you’ may have been the only Ukrainian phrase she knew, but the lesson stands: good manners will get you far.
Walking on the wild side
We do confess we’re a little bit in awe of Chloe at EMS Waste Management because she has rubbed shoulders with celebrities in the past. When she was just 16, our blue-eyed skip lorry driver met the TV presenter Nick Baker, of ‘The Really Wild Show’. We hear he’s a good guy.
Whipping up a treat
When she’s not working her magic behind the wheel for us, Chloe cooks up some mean French toast with bacon and maple syrup at home.
We’d love to try that sometime, but for now we’d like to congratulate Chloe and roar her on towards the Skip Chick of the Year title.
Good luck, Chloe!
For more information on Skip Hire or any of our other services please give us a call.
To read the full article from Skip Hire magazine please click on the link below.
Our new waste transfer site in Exeter is running like clockwork
The opening of our new waste transfer site means that we start the New Year in a stronger position than ever to provide our customers with the waste disposal services they need. The new site is now fully operational, quickly processing multiple kinds of waste so that they can be recycled or disposed of appropriately. With a larger capacity than ever before, we are now able to serve more domestic and commercial customers across the South-West. Our fresh site allows us to operate even more efficiently, helping us to keep costs competitive without compromising on the service you receive.
Take advantage of the waste disposal services we offer
Our team provides a complete solution to your waste disposal: from garden clear outs through to large-scale construction waste removal (including the disposal of hazardous waste), we can get the job done.
The main types of waste which we are able to remove are:
– Green waste: this includes lawn trimmings, timber, hedge cuttings and weeds. Drop the waste off directly, or ask us about skip hire for larger quantities. – Commercial waste disposal: we are able to provide skips in which to deposit your waste, as well as arrange pick-up and collection as required. – Asbestos and hazardous substances: our team are able to remove asbestos safely and dispose of it appropriately. – Scrap metal: we pay good money for a variety of scrap metals and can collect from the Exeter/Paignton area. – Waste recycling: our comprehensive recycling facilities allow us to recycle glass, paper, timber, metal and much more. Currently, more than 90% of the waste which we collect is recycled in some form!
We also offer a huge range of skip hire options, as well as assistance with waste management.
Now that our new waste transfer site is open, we look forward to being able to provide an even better service to our South-West customers.
Remember this time last year when we were hit by the snow? Well the Beast from the East was no match with this SW firm!
Starting the year with a big clear out of your home, site or business premises brings a flurry of activity to shift rubbish, which could be “snow fun” in January and February!
Weather forecasters are warning a new version of the Beast from the East is set to bring harsh weather to the UK.
The good news is that this doesn’t need to stop your project. You can still start your “spring clean” early or generally shift unwanted items or general waste. Come hail or high winds, skip hire in Devon and the surrounding area can still be a “snow brainer” with EMS.
Yellow in the snow can be good!
Have you ever heard the expression that you should avoid “yellow snow”? Well, there’s no need to worry about our distinctive yellow skips when the cold front comes, as they really stand out.
We also offer a “stand out” service to get them into place, and collect them in a timely fashion, whatever the weather.
Is it possible to hire skips in severe weather?
Weather does not stop play when you know how to provide reliable waste management services, even when the “ice is right” outside your door.
We have the equipment and expertise for reliable and cost effective skip hire all year round. So, the Beast of the East in early 2018 was no match for our vehicles and skills!
Whatever the next few weeks bring, there will be nothing to stop us from coming in from the cold and getting your skip needs sorted, including arranging any necessary paperwork and local authority permission for roadside placement. Which all means that you can go ahead and plan your building or waste removal project in the Devon area.
Give us a call to discuss your waste management needs.
With EMS you can be sure of a warm service, and the comfort of fair prices even when we have to “battle the elements” to get to you.
From the whole team here at Stuarts, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic start to 2019.
We’ve had an absolutely incredible year which has seen some exciting developments for the company, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of you as our loyal customers.
Nothing means more to us than delivering results and meeting your needs, which is why we’ve been so pleased with all the positive feedback we’ve heard from you in 2018. This really has been one of our best years on record and that’s all thanks to you.
We care passionately about the work that we do but we never get complacent just because we receive glowing reviews. There’s always room for improvement and we’ve made a few New Year’s resolutions for the company, with the aim of improving the services we can offer you.
Any suggestions or comments are, as always, warmly welcomed!
Despite the doom and gloom around the state of the UK economy, we’re going into 2019 feeling very upbeat and positive. We’re determined to make the coming year every bit as successful as the year we’re seeing out, and that means upping our game.
We look forward to working with you throughout 2019 and really appreciate and value the ongoing support you have shown us.
Once again, on behalf of the whole team, we hope the festive period is filled with happiness and fun, and we wish you a prosperous New Year!
We have recently welcomed a brand-new truck, the Volvo FL, to our skip hire fleet.
The Volvo FL is a medium-duty, small truck, which has been fitted with Webb skip-loading gear.
This agile and dependable truck is ideal for making deliveries and collections within busy urban areas, where traffic and development can create challenges for waste management equipment provision.
If you need our skip loading services, location is no issue. Whether you’re situated in a busy built-up city sprawl or a quieter more accessible rural area, at EMS we can help you.
Great Customer Service
Here at EMS, we are continually striving to expand our services and grow our fleet so that we can provide a wide range of options to meet customers’ needs. Flexible equipment options mean that we can be flexible in our provision.
We aim always to deliver a first-class service. We do not like to leave any of our customers disappointed, and we are all – from our top directors to our operators – committed to achieving a 100% customer satisfaction rate.
Our new Volvo FL will help us meet this pledge, enabling us to reach more clients with minimum fuss.
Our family-run Exeter-based business provides services including waste management, commercial waste, scrap metal, recycling, asbestos collection and green waste.
Find out more about how we can help you on our about page.
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