Sunday, 19 January 2014

Tips for getting the most out of skip hire

By John Weber


You should always spend some time looking at the quantity of waste you intend to dispose of before going ahead and hiring a skip. If you do this, it will help to make sure that you get the best value for money from your skip hire. Try to estimate how much waste you will dispose of, then add a little extra. This is sensible because it is better to have spare capacity than insufficient capacity when you hire your skip.

Make sure you choose a suitable location

It is important to choose a suitable location for your skip to be placed, in order that you can avoid any damage to your property. Consider factors such as low walls, gates and garden features. If a space needs to be cleared for the skip, make sure this is done before delivery of the skip. You should have ample space to enable the skip to be manoeuvred, to ensure no damage to property occurs. It is also important to bear in mind weight. If you are disposing of weighty/bulky items, this can damage your driveway, and so you should think carefully about where you will locate the skip when it is delivered.

You can place your skip on the road if you have no room on your driveway, although a licence from the local council is necessary by law. The charge for this varies, as does the notice required by the council. Your skip hire company should be able to provide full information on the cost and procedure for your particular local authority, or you may prefer to just contact your council directly.

How much rubbish are you disposing of?

Make sure you have a skip size to suit your needs - it is pointless to spend money hiring a larger skip when perhaps a mini skip will suffice. This will also allow you to save money for the more interesting things in life!

Is a permit required?

If you place your skip on any council property, including public roads and grass verges, you are legally require to obtain a skip hire permit from your local authority. Your skip hire company should have details on the procedure for this, or you could contact the council directly to ask for information.

Break down large waste

If you break down the waste going into your skip you will get better value for money. For example, if you are disposing of an old wardrobe, it will take up far less space in the skip if you dismantle it into smaller pieces before putting it in the skip.

Filling your skip effectively

Make sure when filling your skip that you have your tools on hand. This will enable you to take apart bulky items, such as an office desk or wardrobe, and therefore maximise value for money by making the best use of the space available in the skip.

Take care not to overfill your skip

It is important to avoid overfilling your skip, so be sure you select the correct skip size. If your skip is overfilled this can be dangerous and could result in refusal of collection, for either weight or safety reasons.




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