Frequently asked questions
We get asked a lot of questions like ‘what can actually go into a skip?’ so we thought we’d share some of the most common questions and answers with you. If you ever need additional information or help please feel free to get in touch with the team. 1. What size skip...
Builders Skips – What you need to know!
SO WHAT ACTUALLY IS A BUILDERS SKIP? WELL THERE ARE LOTS OF EXPLAINATIONS BUT IN CONSTRUCTION, A SKIP IS USED FOR HOLDING WASTE AND DEBRIS PRODUCED BY WORKS SUCH AS BUILDING, DEMOLITION, LANDSCAPING, AND SO ON. WHEN FULL IT IS LOADED ONTO THE BACK OF A LORRY AND TAKEN...
EMS take a skip into the future with new Volvo FE Electric
EMS Waste Services Ltd has added a new Volvo FE Electric to its fleet – the first electric skiploader Volvo Trucks has delivered into operation in the South West. EMS take a skip into the future with new Volvo FE Electric A long-standing customer with the Swedish...
What is a RORO and why would I need one?
RORO SKIP HIRE IS PERFECT FOR DEALING WITH ANY WASTE COMING FROM LARGE SCALE BUILDING PROJECTS DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE SKIPS. BY HOLDING SUCH A LARGE VOLUME OF WASTE IT MEANS YOU DON’T HAVE TO WASTE TIME GETTING MULTIPLE SKIPS DELIVERED TO YOUR SITE. For large scale...
Can I put a Mattress in a Skip?
SO, CAN YOU PUT A MATTRESS IN A SKIP? THE STRAIGHTFORWARD ANSWER IS YES, YOU CAN PUT A MATTRESS IN A SKIP, BUT THERE ARE ESSENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS TO CONSIDER. WHILE SKIPS OFFER A CONVENIENT SOLUTION FOR LARGE-SCALE WASTE REMOVAL, INCLUDING MATTRESSES, THEY ARE SUBJECT...
It’s time to go Electric!
CHECK OUT OUR NEW TOY! THE ALL-ELECTRIC SENNEBOGEN 818E MATERIAL HANDLER.LOWERING DOWNTIME, OPERATIONAL COSTS AND CARBON FOOTPRINT. COMPACT SOLUTION FOR RECYCLING, SCRAP AND TIMBER - THE SENNEBOGEN 818 E IS A COMPACT MATERIAL HANDLER FOR LOADING AND SORTING WORK IN...
WISHING YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR 2024
WITH THE YEAR DRAWING TO A CLOSE, WE COME BEARING NEWS OF A TEMPORARY PAUSE IN OUR OPERATIONS.STUART PARTNERS WILL BE TAKING A SHORT BREAK FROM THE 22ND OF DECEMBER UNTIL THE 2ND OF JANUARY 2024.This interlude is an invaluable moment for introspection, rejuvenation,...
Commercial Waste Management
EMS WASTE SERVICES WORK WITH BUSINESSES ACROSS EXETER, DEVON AND CORNWALL, OFFERING AN EFFICIENT COMMERCIAL WASTE DISPOSAL SOLUTION. FROM PROVIDING VARIOUS SIZED SKIPS THROUGH TO TIMELY COMMERCIAL WASTE COLLECTION, WE MAKE SHORT WORK OF YOUR BUSINESS WASTE. With our...
Where did the skip even come from and when?
THE SKIP HAS BECOME AN ESSENTIAL ITEM FOR THOSE CLEARING THEIR HOME OR PLACE OF BUSINESS OF UNWANTED CLUTTER BUT HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW IT CAME TO BE? WE THINK YOU’LL FIND THIS INTERESTING! Here are 5 little-known facts about the humble skip. You can use this...
Lots of exciting things happening at Stuarts Truck & Bus during July!
Its been a fabulous month in the world of Volvo trucks with lots of exciting things happening. We thought we'd share a few of the highlights with you! Full airbrushing and colour coding for Hart’s Haulage new Volvo FH16 👻KD Designs Airbrush Art Stuarts Truck...
Is there really any point to a Mini Skip?
AS YOU CAN TELL BY THE NAME, MINI SKIPS ARE SMALL. MEASURING IN AT 2.5 CUBIC YARDS OF CAPACITY, THEY’RE THE SAME SHAPE AS THEIR BIGGER COUSINS, JUST ON A MUCH SMALLER SCALE! BUT IF THEY’RE SO SMALL, HOW CAN THEY POSSIBLY BE USEFUL? SOME JOBS ARE JUST RIGHT FOR A MINI...
What can I put in my Skip?
WHEN UNDERTAKING A PROJECT, EITHER DOMESTIC OR COMMERCIAL – THE PRODUCTION OF WASTE AS A BYPRODUCT IS INEVITABLE. DISPOSING OF THIS ETHICALLY DOES NOT HAVE TO BE A CHORE – WITH SKIP HIRE FROM EMS TO SUIT ALL YOUR NEEDS. Of course, depending on the nature of your...
NEW KIVERCO PICKING SYSTEM INSTALLED AND RUNNING AT EMS!
WE HAVE RECENTLY INVESTED IN A NEW PICKING SYSTEM AT EMS! THE NEW RECYCLING SYSTEM BY KIVERCO HAS BEEN INSTALLED AT OUR EXETER YARD AND WE’VE NOTICED AN INCREDIBLE DIFFFERENCE IN THE SHORT TIME IT’S BEEN UP AND RUNNING! We removed part of our existing system and...
What is Commercial Waste Management?
EVER WONDERED WHAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL WASTE IS? WELL NO MATTER HOW EFFICIENT A BUSINESS IS, WASTE WILL ALWAYS BE GENERATEd! Some businesses produce regular office waste, while others have very specific requirements or hazardous waste...
Volvo leads the booming market for electric trucks
Volvo Trucks has now sold more than 4,300 electric trucks globally in more than 38 countries, while in Europe it is leading the way with a 32 per cent share of the market for heavy electric trucks. In 2022, Europe’s heavy electric truck market grew by 200 per cent to...
Important Environment Agency Updates
WE HAVE SOME IMPORTANT UPDATES FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY ABOUT WASTE UPHOLSTERED DOMESTIC SEATING CONTAINING PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS (POPS) We just wanted to update you regarding the Environment Agency communication that outlines the banning of re-using...
A Very Merry Christmas to all our customers from stuarts
WE JUST WANTED TO WISH ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE, HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR. As we approach the end of what can only be described as another slightly bizarre year we though now would be a good time to reflect on the positives from 2022....
EMS SPONSOR BICTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS AT BICTON ARENA
SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT FOR US AT EMS THIS MONTH.WE SPONSORED THE WATER COMPLEX JUMP AT THE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS AT BICTON ARENA. ITS A FABULOUS ANNUAL EVENT AND WE WERE REALLY HAPPY TO BE INVOLVED. It was an autumnal affair at Bicton for the last British...
OUR NEW VOLVO LOADING SHOVEL HAS ARRIVED AND IS BEING PUT TO WORK AT OUR EXETER TRANSFER STATION!
OH WE DO LOVE A NEW TOY! AND THIS IS A FABULOUS PIECE OF KIT! ITS A WELCOME ADDITION TO THE TEAM AND WILL MAKE THINGS MUCH MORE EFFICIENT. ALL GREAT FOR PRODUCTIVITY! SO WHAT IS A LOADING SHOVEL? A fantastic piece of machinery by Volvo that is used across various...
Check out our EMS Calendar Girls
We’re incredibly proud to be involved with the latest charity calendar being organised by Girl Torque.Our girls have done their photo shoot and we think the photos are fab! Here’s a few snippets from the article published in Truck and Driver. It makes great reading!...
HAPPY RETIREMENT AFTER 20 YEARS SERVICE TO OUR EMS OFFICE MANAGER JULIE
HERE AT EMS WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON OUR COMMITMENT TO THE TEAM. WE WANT OUR EMPLOYEES TO ENJOY THEIR JOBS AND HOPEFULLY FEEL THAT THEY ARE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER AND THAT THEIR TIME AND COMMITMENT IS WHAT HELPS MAKE A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS.SO AFTER 20 YEARS OF SERVICE...
New safety system to protect cyclists and pedestrians
Volvo Trucks is introducing a new safety system to detect other road users entering the blind spot on both sides of the truck. New safety system to protect cyclists and pedestrians Volvo Trucks’ new safety system uses a dual radar on each side of the truck to detect...
EMS PURCHASES A NEW ELECTRIC UNTHA SHREDDER
WE LOVE A NEW GADGET HERE AT EMS AND ARE CONSTANTLY LOOKING FOR WAYS TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY WITH THE LATEST SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT. Untha an industrial shredder specialist celebrating a 50 year heritage has supplied EMS with a new electric shredder to shred our bulky...
THE WASTE TRANSFER SITE HAS HAD A BIG WASH!
CAN YOU BELIEVE OUR WASTE TRANSFER SITE IN EXETER HAS BEEN FULLY FUNCTIONING FOR OVER THREE YEARS!!IT’S SEEN SOME REAL ACTION IN THAT TIME AND WE WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO KEEP TRADING AS USUAL ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE COVID LOCKDOWNS. We pride ourselves on having and...