If you’re lucky enough to spend your days around horses, then you’ll know that life at the stables is a mix of fresh air, muddy boots and a fair bit of hard graft. However, there’s also something incredibly therapeutic about standing back after the early morning muck-out to admire a clean stable. That is of course, until you look at the pile of equestrian waste that’s mounting up in the corner of the yard.
Whether it’s splintered fence panels, empty supplement tubs or that trusty old wheelbarrow that’s finally seen its last muck-out; equestrian yards have a knack for gathering clutter.
At Morley Skips we understand better than most that taming the mounds of equestrian waste might feel overwhelming; but that’s where we can step in to help. Whether you’re running a professional livery yard or just keeping a couple of ponies in a small stable, here is your no-nonsense guide to what counts as waste and how to get rid of it without any extra headaches.
When people think of waste on a farm or stable, they usually think of the muck heap. However, equestrian waste is a broad term that covers a lot more than just what you find in the stable shavings. To make it easier to manage, we tend to split it into a few different categories:
This is the everyday rubbish that accumulates in the tack room or feed room. Plastic feed bags, empty containers, old rugs that are beyond repair and discarded baler twine (which seems to multiply when you aren’t looking!)
Keeping a stable safe means a constant stream of repairs and this category includes old timber from post-and-rail fencing, broken gates, worn-out rubber matting and even the rubble from a shed base or refurbished stable floor.
Every yard has one; the dusty corner where things go to be forgotten! Old metal water troughs, punctured wheelbarrows and those mysterious pieces of heavy-duty plastic that might be useful one day (but never are).
Technically, this is organic waste, and whilst Morley Skips is your go-to for the dry waste mentioned above, it’s important to remember that manure is regulated differently. Most yards manage this with a traditional muck heap but if you’re doing a massive deep clean of a barn and have tonnes of old, dry bedding mixed with floor debris; it’s always worth giving us a ring to discuss your options.
Now that we’ve identified the clutter, how do we make it disappear? Tackling equestrian waste doesn’t have to be a chore if you have a plan and for the vast majority of yard clear-outs, a skip is the most efficient and cost-effective solution. Instead of doing twenty trips to the local tip in a car that will smell like a stable for the foreseeable future, you can simply toss everything into a skip and let us dispose of it quickly and responsibly.
At Morley Skips we’ve helped countless horse owners to reclaim their equestrian space after a spring clean and whether you’re clearing out a tack room or replacing fifty metres of fencing, we have a skip size to suit.
If you’re doing a big renovation such as laying a new concrete pad, you’ll have a lot of hardcore, including rubble, bricks and stones. It’s important to note that if you’re filling a skip solely with rubble and hardcore, the 8 yard skip is the largest size that you can use. This is because any larger would simply be too heavy for our lorry to lift safely. If you have more though, we can replace the skip when we collect your filled one, so there’s no delays or downtime.
Choosing a skip size can be a bit confusing, so here’s a quick guide to which ones we recommend most often.
The 4 Yard Skip: Perfect for a tack room spring clean. It holds about 40-45 bin bags of waste, making it ideal for those feed bags, old rugs and general bits and bobs.
The 6 Yard Skip: This is our most popular size and it’s great for fence repairs and DIY projects. Please note that if you need to place your skip on a public road outside of the yard, the 6 yard skip is the largest size allowed by law.
The 8 Yard Skip: Excellent for large-scale yard clearances. Just a reminder though, that this is the limit for heavy materials like soil or rubble.
We know that busy equestrian yards value reliability and efficiency, which is why we aren’t just a skip company, we’re part of the local community and we pride ourselves on our positive reputation and word-of-mouth recommendations.
We also:
We hate waste as much as you do, which is why when we collect your equestrian waste, it doesn’t just disappear into landfill. We sort through the loads at our dedicated recycling centre to make sure that as much as possible is reused, recycled and repurposed. Your old plastic tubs and metal troughs could very well end up being recycled into something brand new!
We know that you’d rather be in the saddle than on the phone. Our booking process is quick, easy and transparent with no hidden fees, just honest service from a dedicated team.
If you’re planning to tackle a clear-out, here’s a few tips to make the most of your skip:
Break it Down: If you’re throwing away old wooden fencing, take five minutes to break the long rails down; you’ll fit a lot more into the skip that way.
Heavy at the Bottom: Put your heavy items such as old bricks or metal troughs, at the bottom of the skip and layer the lighter stuff like plastic and twine on top.
Don’t Overfill: We want to make sure that your waste travels safely. Please make sure that the load is below or level with the fill line, so that our drivers can secure and dispose of it safely.
Keep it Dry: If you’re disposing of old rugs or cardboard, try to put them in the skip just before we collect or cover it with tarpaulin if it’s set to pour. Wet items will weigh much more and may affect how much we can transport.
Managing equestrian waste doesn’t have to be a daunting task. A clear, organised yard is a skip delivery away and the team at Morley Skips would be happy to help. To find out more, browse our skip sizes here, book your skip online, or give us a call today on 01621 815 287 for a friendly chat about your project.
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