Mom’s FAQs

A Quick Guide to Hiring a Skip

Skips are the perfect waste management tool for large sites. By having one location where all your site’s litter, rubble and general waste can be stored, you can ensure that the rest of it is clear from hazards and clutter that could otherwise affect the working environment.

When you come to hire a skip you need to consider a number of factors. First and foremost is the size of the skip. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from a mere 2 cubic yards all the way up to 20 cubic yard containers. You need to find one that is just right. Skip hire is reasonably straightforward though, you simply need to evaluate your site, look at what waste you’re likely to accrue and get one that best suits your needs. The larger the container, the more you are likely to be charged though by the hire firm, so getting this as accurate as possible could well help you to save down the line.

Whilst there are numerous different styles of skip, the two fundamental styles are the traditional open container and the larger roll on roll of skip. The latter of these is a large cubic container which offers the largest capacity of the, whilst the former offers smaller sizes and is probably the most commonly used.

Roll on roll off skip hire is usually chosen by those who have a large volume of waste to deal with. This commonly includes any situation where an entire office is being renovated or a store is having a refit. With this out with the old and in with the new situation, you can always rely on plenty of waste coming out as a consequence and in double quick time too for good measure. Hence, you might choose to go for a roll on roll off skip with a capacity of up to 20 square yards. When it comes to having a house clearance, where there is likely to be far less waste collected, you should still consider a skip for the job, but perhaps favouring one that is slightly smaller. So for example you might be clearing out your attic or garage to make room for some newer additions or indeed a sale, a skip can give you an easy way to get rid of the waste effectively.

One of the primary reasons that skips are popular in this, and many other scenarios, is for the fact that not only do you have somewhere to offload your junk, it will also then be taken away and disposed of properly on your behalf. Therefore you can save numerous car journeys to your local waste refuse site, saving time, energy, money and your vehicle’s interior.

You will also have to consider where you want the skip to go. When it comes to finding somewhere to place the skip and you have insufficient land yourself, you may have to seek council approval to place it on public property elsewhere. Ensure that you seek this approval before hiring as many plant hire firms won’t be prepared to leave them anywhere that might be seen as a risk.

You should also check on access. Remember that the skip lorry will have to be able to get in and deliver the container before then picking it up again when you’re done. If they can’t get down your road or get through the rough terrain of a site, you may have to consider alternatives.

So when might you consider hiring a skip:

• Major gardening or landscaping work
• Clearing a garage or shed
• During building work
• When renovating an office or large building
• Removing clutter from your home