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  Stuart September 25, 2014 at 5:00pm

  Would the lease on the garage be for commercial use, or are you thinking of trying to get away with a domestic one?
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  Daniel Lampard September 25, 2014 at 5:03pm

  Didn't take that into consideration! was considering a domestic garage that is free standing and not under a block of flats etc.
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  Ben Marshall September 25, 2014 at 5:07pm

  Hi Daniel,
  its a good idea to save up the waste until its worth travelling to your nearest tip or waste disposal site, but i would suggest putting it in ton bags to save the trailer and if you cover the bags it shouldnt get too smelly in a week! Theres no harm in treating the wood of the trailer in creosote or similar wood preservative when its dry enough, and if you get an 8ft by 4ft sheet of half inch osb (about £15 from builders yard) and cut it to the size of the trailer bed, that will act as a further barrier which could be lifted out every weekend to give it an airing.
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  Ben Marshall September 25, 2014 at 5:12pm

  I think so long as you keep the garage and the surrounding site tidy and your not picking up/dropping off the trailer at ungodly hours, you would be okay with a "domestic" garage, if you become the tenant from hell you would get evicted in no time!
  
  Stuart said:

  Would the lease on the garage be for commercial use, or are you thinking of trying to get away with a domestic one?
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  Colin Hunt September 25, 2014 at 5:13pm

  Depends what the waste is really. Grass cuttings would soon kick up and leach goo if left too long. Just a feeling the occupants of the neighbouring garages would soon complain.
  
  
  Ben Marshall said:

  Hi Daniel,
  its a good idea to save up the waste until its worth travelling to your nearest tip or waste disposal site, but i would suggest putting it in ton bags to save the trailer and if you cover the bags it shouldnt get too smelly in a week! Theres no harm in treating the wood of the trailer in creosote or similar wood preservative when its dry enough, and if you get an 8ft by 4ft sheet of half inch osb (about £15 from builders yard) and cut it to the size of the trailer bed, that will act as a further barrier which could be lifted out every weekend to give it an airing.
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  Stuart September 25, 2014 at 5:15pm

  I agree. Just thinking that with a domestic garage in a residential area there is a lot more chance that someone will start to complain if it stinks.
  
  I think it depends on the type of waste. Wood chip, soil, or waste from a fencing job would be fine. Damp grass cuttings in a warm garage in mid summer, however, could get a bit funky smelling pretty quick.
  
  
  
  
  Ben Marshall said:

  I think so long as you keep the garage and the surrounding site tidy and your not picking up/dropping off the trailer at ungodly hours, you would be okay with a "domestic" garage, if you become the tenant from hell you would get evicted in no time!
  
  Stuart said:

  Would the lease on the garage be for commercial use, or are you thinking of trying to get away with a domestic one?
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  Daniel Lampard September 25, 2014 at 5:17pm

  Thanks for the replies guys, it would mainly be grass cuttings and hedging. Cant really think of an alternative unless anyone else can suggest something? where i store my van and tools overnight is a no go as well!
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  Stuart September 25, 2014 at 5:22pm

  How about getting friendly with a local farmer or landowner and asking to rent a corner of a field or yard for a few quid per month?
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  Daniel Lampard September 25, 2014 at 5:23pm

  Im literally in the middle of the city, so would mean a bit of travel! however that may be my only other option atm.
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  Ben Marshall September 25, 2014 at 5:26pm

  Obviously grass cuttings are the smelliest so you would need to seal them in dustbins with tight fitting lids or similar. hedge clippings not so smelly so could go straight in ton bags. Select a site not too close to homes if possible.My unit backs onto back gardens of houses, never had a complaint yet because i keep it tidy, no silly engine revving and shouting and balling at daft hours. Common sense approach.
  
  Daniel Lampard said:

  Thanks for the replies guys, it would mainly be grass cuttings and hedging. Cant really think of an alternative unless anyone else can suggest something? where i store my van and tools overnight is a no go as well!