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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Below you will find the answers to our most frequently asked questions. Should you have any other queries please email [email protected] or telephone us on 01656 740862

SKIP FAQ'S

What sizes are available?

We have every size skip available for booking:

Mini Skip (Small) – 2 cu.yd

Midi Skip (Medium) – 5 cu.yd

Builders Skip (Large) – 8 cu.yd

Builders Skip (Extra Large) – 12 cu.yd

16 Yard Skip (Open or Enclosed) – 16 cu.yd

25 Yard Hookloader Skip – 25 cu.yd

35 Yard Hookloader Skip – 35 cu.yd

How much will it cost?

Prices vary depending on skip size and the area of delivery. For an exact quotation please contact us or order online using our new ordering system.

When and how do I pay?

Payment is required on or prior to delivery of the skip. Payments can be made by card (whilst on the phone to office staff) or by cash or cheque upon delivery. If ordering through the online ordering system payment can be made by card or through PayPal.

Where can I put the skip?

  • On Private property – A garden or driveway.
  • On Council property – Road, rear lane or grass verge with the appropriate Council permit. There is a charge for this service, depending on your local authority, but we can complete all the paperwork for you. If the council refuses the license which is quite rare we can offer a service where the driver can wait at your property while you fill the skip (this service is a maximum of up to 20 minutes).

How long do I have the skip for?

The normal hire period is 14 days, however this can be extended subject to availability. Further charges may apply.

What can't I put in the skip?

  • Asbestos
  • Vehicle Batteries
  • Fridges
  • Freezers
  • Non-empty Paint Cans/Tins
  • Gas Cylinders
  • Vehicle Tyres
  • Oils or Lubricants
  • Clinical Waste
  • Television Monitors and Other electrical items
  • Any hazardous waste

All other general waste and building materials are accepted.

ONCE YOU'VE HIRED

Where's my skip?

Due to the nature of the industry we are unable to specify an exact time. We can however specify a morning or afternoon delivery. If you need the skip for a specific time we suggest you arrange to have the skip delivered the day before to avoid any problems.

Can I overload my skip?

We will not collect a skip which has been loaded above the safe level load.  This is a legal requirement and we as a public skip hire business must abide by the law.

Can I light a fire in the skip?

No, a skip is not an incinerator and is not designed for fires. Please do not light fires in them or you will be charged to repair the damage.

What happens to the waste after it's taken away?

Once we collect your waste, we take it to our fully licensed waste transfer station where we sort it into separate waste streams using our on-site picking line. The separated waste is then baled and sent to re-processors for onward recycling. We aim to recover and recycle as much waste as possible and use landfill as a last resort.

The materials we currently recycle include:

  • Wood
  • Scrap Metals
  • Cardboard/Paper
  • Plastic
  • Green Waste
  • Hardcore
  • Glass.

When will the skip be collected?

Please call us on 01656 740862 when the skip is ready for collection. We aim to collect the skips as quickly as possible, but it will typically take 2-3 working days. If you need to skip removed for a particular date, please notify us as early as possible.