Rubbish Skip Hire

If you need to tackle a job of clearing rubbish or general waste consider using skip hire!

Available in several different sizes and shapes a rubbish skip could be the answer to any clearance or waste removal needs you have whether for domestic use or business use.

The job of getting rid of unwanted items and especially left over materials from building works or gardening tasks can be both time consuming as well as costly.

When you consider the amount of time it can take to clear a loft out, or just get rid of tree prunings and plant clippings when overhauling your garden, local skip hire can often be the cheapest option.

What sizes of rubbish skip are available?

Typically there are four (4) sizes of rubbish skip you can rent. These being midi sizes, mini, standard, and commercial.

The most common size seen in the UK and across Europe is the standard size skip.

This is the shape and size that most builders, general contractors, landscapers, and all types of fitters choose for day to day clearance and waste removal jobs.

Can all skips be sited on the roadside?

In most UK cities you can site a rubbish skip on the side of the road providing it is not a hazard to pedestrians and road users. When renting a skip it is always wise to ask the provider before going ahead with your order.

It goes without saying that in certain conservative and historic areas you will not be able to site a skip without a permit. An example of this could be if you are wanting to hire a skip in York. Being a historic City a large number of areas and roads fall into conservation areas where council approval must be obtained before any building, construction, or similar work is undertaken. This also includes restriction of skip placement as well.

What can you put in a rubbish skip?

With the exception of commercial type skips a “common” skip is for the disposal of general builders waste, old construction materials, as well as garden and household waste.

Examples of this are old paving slabs, bricks, building blocks, timber including old doors, kitchen units, furniture, and inert materials like soil, gravel, slate, and clay. As far as the home “domestic” user is concerned most household fixtures and items can be disposed of with the exception of anything that could be a hazard.

Items that should not be put in a rubbish skip (unless approved) are old tv sets, computer monitors, fridge and freezers, paints, solvents, and cleaning materials like bleach and acids.

How long can you keep a skip for?

This is entirely up to the customer. Most local hire operator contractors like to hire a skip for a period of time in the region of 10 to 14 days. It is common however for a client to rent one for several months at a time depending on their individual needs.

Industrial waste needs to be handled in a totally different way depending on what it is. It is wise to contact a local skip hire company prior to undertaking a removal project especially if you intend to dispose of large quantites of a certain item, eg a large quantity of old cement powder or concrete mix.

In these scenarios a commercial skip may be the answer, or alternatively it may need specialsit removal by a commercial waste removal company.

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