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Glossary of Terms
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Chain lift skips
The chains which are part of the hydraulic lifting arms on the vehicle are attached to the lifting lugs in the skip - making swift work of moving them on and off our vehicles. Chain lifts are used for skip sizes ranging from 3 to 16 cubic yards.
Commercial
Any customer whose waste is produced as of any type of business operations falls into the category that we class as “commercial”.
Commodity Brokerage
A commodity broker is someone who uses their network and connections to sell on materials for a client, the broker then takes a commission on this for their work. In the case of Brown Recycling, we purchase commodities - recyclables such as cardboard - with value attached from many of our customers, and then sell this in bulk to a commodity exporter.
Domestic
When we say “domestic” we mean at your home, acting on your own behalf as a private individual. All non-commercial clients fall into the domestic category.
Ferrous
Metals which are ferrous contain iron, the name itself is derived from the latin for the word iron.
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste is defined as being potentially harmful to people and animals in the vicinity, as well as the surrounding environment. Some hazardous waste can be dangerous to touch, ingest or inhale - this type of waste must be kept separate from regular waste.
Hooklift skips
Commonly used to deliver and collect large skips, a hooklift system uses a hydraulically powered arm with a hook to push and pull the skip slowly into place with the aid of roller on the rear of the container. Hooklift vehicles are used for skip sizes ranging from 20 to 50 cubic yards.
Landfill Directive
This refers to the 1999 EU directive to regulate landfills and ensure that they have as little impact on the environment as possible - including waste handling factors.
Midi skips
Our midi skips are essentially our medium size skip with a drop door function - ideal for domestic customers but also used for small commercial projects - they are also referred to as 4 cubic yard skips.
Mini Skips
This is our smallest skip size at 3 cubic yards in size, and is ideal for domestic customers getting rid of small amounts of waste.
Maxi Skips
This skip has a few names; maxi skip, builders skip or 8 yard skip. It’s ideal for bigger projects at home or for any commercial project.
Non-Ferrous
These are metals which don’t contain any iron. These can often be more valuable depending on the market at any given time, due to a higher level of demand and lower quantities available.
Front-end loader
This type of system involves a lorry with a hydraulic-powered mechanism to lift various sizes of trade waste containers. This is in order to empty the waste from the container up over the front of the vehicle into the hopper at the top. Similar to a dustbin lorry, this vehicle allows for multiple collections to be made in one trip and scheduled collections for customers.
Residual waste
Residual waste is the material left over when all the waste has been processed and recyclables have been removed. This residual material can often be used as a fuel or aggregate in other industries.
RORO
This is the same as a hooklift but often know as roll-on, roll-off (RORO). A RORO skip is a larger skip suited for commercial purposes with sizes upwards of 20 yards. This type of skip and vehicle is referred to as a roll-on, roll-off because of the rollers on the rear of the container, which are used in conjunction with the lifting arm of the vehicle, allowing the container to roll in order to load and unload onto the vehicle.
Waste transfer station
These sites are points at which waste is delivered and deposited to. There it can be sorted into segregated waste streams before each stream is moved to the appropriate designated site or area, helping to improve recycling rates.
WEEE Recycling
This stands for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. The specific WEEE recycling initiative is designed to encourage people to recycle their electrical items and avoid them doing harm to the environment.
Zero to landfill
This initiative does exactly what it says - it is a dedication to sending zero waste to landfill, ensuring where possible that all waste is recycled, repurposed or reused.
What our clients say about us
"As part of our review process we visited Brown Recycling's operation and were impressed with the overall setup and operation. We were particularly impressed to see all the incoming waste streams being segregated to be recycled."
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Thanks to Ray; our skip delivery driver. Very cheerful / professional & found our property (which not delivery drivers can). Many thanks Jayne....
4 days ago -
I have used Browns a couple of times and their service has always been professional and efficient. The driver who dropped off the skip was very meticulous ensuring he did not damage our drive. Ray who...
2 weeks ago -
First time i've used Brown and pleased I did. Person on the phone was very friendly and helpful. Delivery was by Ray who was also very friendly and professional and went out of his way to advise ...
3 weeks ago -
Skip delivered by Andy Hawkins. A very professional, calm, friendly and helpful person whose kindness was hugely appreciated. Thank you Andy. I will certainly be recommending Brown Recycling Ltd....
4 weeks ago -
Highly recommend this company .Terry delivered the skip very pleasant friendly person , have used Browns twice now and really pleased with the service and the fact that they helped me out when I neede...
1 month ago -
My skip was expertly left in my rear drive by Terry - a very professional and knowledgeable driver. Wouldn't hesitate to use this company again......
1 month ago -
Delivered on Time,Removed on the same day I phoned Friendly drivers on both occasions...
1 month ago -
I initially contacted David to arrange the drop off of the first skip, this process was quick and easy. The number of skips we needed soon escalated and over the last few days we arranged multiple dro...
2 months ago -
Ray the chap who delivered the skip managed to get into the street, despite it being packed with cars, alongside tricky road works. He managed to get the skip on the drive despite lack of space. He ...
2 months ago -
Just like to say a big thank you to Ian, always very polite, goes out of his way to help out and go the extra mile, always cheery, a pleasure to have on site,always safe and courteous...
2 months ago -
Ray was Really poliet and helpful, dropped it off gave me all the information I needed in regards to returning it when I'm done , so very pleased 😊...
2 months ago -
First time using H. Browns, and we were so impressed! We called in a panic on friday to get a skip as soon as possible, Saturday morning skip arrived at 9:30am, and the driver Andy Hawkins was absolut...
2 months ago -
Excellent customer service, all the drivers were very polite, helpful and punctual in both delivery and collection. Good price also to extend term term of hiring the skip for an additional week....
3 months ago -
Ian Moore, friendly and polite driver, always tips safe and wears all the appropriate PPE....
3 months ago -
Excellent service throughout - from placing the order on the phone to having the skip delivered and collected. Terry was very friendly when delivering and collecting. Would highly recommend!...
3 months ago -
Great service always on time, Ray the chap who delivers is always happy and helpful Thanks...
3 months ago -
Yesterday myself a Novus site manager ordered a skip exchange and the service provided was outstanding, Paul Brennan the exchange operative was so helpful and efficient it was a pleasure to use brown&...
3 months ago -
Ray delivered our skip on Friday he was very friendly and helpful....
3 months ago -
Ray delivered our Skip earlier today, he was so friendly and helpful, I would highly recommend this service, a friendly face and manner goes a long way these days :)...
3 months ago -
Matt Williams, often drops off skips for Recipharm Pharmaceuticals, he is always helpful and pleasant nothing is to much trouble....
3 months ago -
At Endon Services we have been using Browns Recycling for a number of years and have always been happy with their services. I find their driver Matt Williamson extremly profesional and very polite. No...
3 months ago
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