There are several reasons why you might be looking to hire a skip:
Revamping: If You’re giving your home a facelift, a skip will be useful to help you manage your waste.
Gardening: If you’re about to undertake a major landscaping project, a skip will be useful for all your garden waste.
Moving house: Moving house is much easier if you spend some time decluttering first, and you’ll need somewhere to put all that rubbish.
Construction project: For a large-scale construction or demolition job, you’ll need a skip for the heavy-duty commercial waste.
Office move: When you need to move office space, it’s a good excuse for a spring clean
Skip Hire FAQs
What can you put in a skip?
You can put a wide variety of materials in a skip. They include:
Soil
Rubble
Wood
Solidified paint
Plastic
Metal
Gas cookers
Polystyrene
Garden waste such as clippings and leaves
Food and food packaging
Furniture
Empty tins
Domestic waste
Cardboard
Non-electrical fittings
Bricks
What can’t you put in a skip?
You can’t put anything you want in the general waste skip. There are certain restrictions, such as hazardous and harmful items that require prior arrangement with KSD. These include:
Computer monitors
TVs
Tyres
Asbestos
Fridges
Fluorescent tubes
Paint and paint tins, unless they are empty
Batteries
Medical waste
Plasterboard
Gas cylinders
Solvents
Liquids
Diesel
Petrol
Explosives
Will I need a permit?
If you are going to place the skip on private property, there is no need for a permit. If, on the other hand, you plan on placing the skip on a public highway, you will need to apply for a permit. The local council issues skip permits for which they charge a fee. Allow at least 48 hours for acquiring the permit.
Where can I place my skip?
You can store your skip on your own property if you have enough space. You could place it in your garden or on a driveway. You need to consider access for the delivery and pick up. The other option is to place the skip on the road. If you plan to do this, you’ll need to apply for a skip permit.
Will my waste be recycled?
Here at KSD Environmental, we recycle 96.7% of all waste we collect. We understand that caring for the environment around us is crucial and strive to recycle 99% of all waste we collect.
How long can I hire a skip for?
Generally, the average time for people to hire a skip is no more than two weeks. However, it is possible to hire a skip for longer, but you’ll need to arrange this with the skip hire company in advance.
How much stuff can I put in a skip?
It is usual for skips to be filled so that the contents are level with the skip’s top. Generally, skips are marked ‘Level Loads Only.’ The conditions of hire will also state this requirement. What this means is that you should never fill your skip above the height of the sides, as falling debris could pose a hazard when the skip is moved.
How much does skip hire cost?
How much you pay to hire a skip depends on how long you hire the skip for and the size of the skip.
What are the different skip sizes?
The size of skip available depends on the company you use. Here are KSD we offer skips from 4 yards cubed to 40 yards cubed.
How do I arrange for my skip to be emptied?
When your skip is ready to be emptied, contact our office on 0173 608711 (option 1).
How do I book a skip?
When you’re ready to hire a skip, contact our office on 0173 608711 (option 1).