The Ultimate UK Skip Hire Guide

Do you need assistance with buying a skip? Our ultimate SKIP HIRE TEAM guide has some tips for you.

  • Be sure about the weight of your waste in order to buy an accurate size skip and avoid any issues later.
  • Skip comes in various sizes. Suppose you are having difficulty in choosing the size of the skip. Contact the company to get advice based on the volume of your waste.
  • Place the skip at a place where it’s easy and accessible for the skip lorry to collect and deliver.
  • Be considerate about your area’s rules and regulations about where to place the skip and restrictions or limitations.
  • Inquire about whether your waste is being disposed of properly by recycling for the betterment of the environment.
  • Be sure about how long you want to keep a skip to avoid any additional charges.
  • Read below to know what you can and what you can’t put in a skip

WHAT CAN BE PUT IN A SKIP

GARDEN WASTE

GARDEN WASTE

METALS

METALS

PLASTICS

PLASTICS

WOOD

WOOD

NON-ELECTRICAL FIXTURES

NON-ELECTRICAL FIXTURES

PAPER & CARDBOARD

PAPER & CARDBOARD

OLD CLOTHES

OLD CLOTHES

OLD TOYS

OLD TOYS

WHAT CANNOT BE PUT IN A SKIP

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS

MATTRESS

MATTRESS

PAINT BOX

PAINT BOX

CARPET

CARPET

BATTERIES

BATTERIES

GAS CYLINDERS

GAS CYLINDERS

FLORESCENT TUBES & OILS

FLORESCENT TUBES & OILS

ECO-FRIENDLY PROCEDURE

We are aware of the hazardous effects of waste on our environment that’s why we take full responsibility for being an eco-friendly skip company and we make sure that the waste we collect undergoes the recycling procedure to minimize the impact on the environment.

It is your responsibility to make sure that your waste is being transferred to a licensed waste transfer station by the company which is collecting your waste. If your waste is not being properly disposed, you will be responsible.

WHAT DO SKIP HIRE TEAM PROVIDE

Skip Hire Team provides skips of different sizes which are 4-yard, 6-yard, 8-yard, 10-yard , and 12-yard to help you get rid of your waste. Choose the size according to the waste or bin bags you have.

If you have to dispose of large bulky items like furniture or electrical appliances, which are usually prohibited items for skip, then you may need our man and van service, which can give you a helpful hand in disposing of the waste during renovation or construction, etc.

Our skip hire services is also helpful for smaller amounts of waste such as household waste or your garden waste.

STEPS TO LOAD A SKIP

For Skip Hire in UK, Follow these steps to load a skip:

  • Calculate the weight and capacity of the material which you wish to dispose and size of the skip to ensure about the skip’s capacity.
  • Surrounding area should be clear where the skip will be placed to avoid any problem while loading the skip.
  • If you have to move heavy items, you should have lifting tools such as trolley or wheelbarrow.
  • Sort the items into categories such as: wood, metal, or recyclables to make it easier to load and help in disposal process.
  • While loading the skip, load larger and heavier items first and fill any gaps between items to take full advantage of the skip’s capacity but make sure to not overload, it might become unsafe to transport and overloading may result in spillage or litter.
  • Be aware of prohibited or hazardous items such as chemicals or electrical appliances etc. Prohibited items may require special disposal methods.
  • After the skip is loaded make sure to cover it from the above to prevent your waste flying out during transportation to avoid any harm to others and keeping environmental safety in consideration.
 

Remember to always follow rules and regulations of your local area and guidelines of the company from which you’re having a skip service from.

SKIP HIRE TEAM COSTING

The amount you will be charged depends upon two important foundations.

Your location: you will be charged according to your area as prices of waste disposal and processing vary throughout KENT and Nearby areas.

Quantity of your waste: Skips are normally charged at fixed rates by measuring
the volume, which is estimated in cubic yards. The bigger the volume of waste you have, the more you will pay for its removal.

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