Beginner's Guide to Hiring A Skip

Never hired a skip before? This should answer all your questions. If not, then give us a call on 0845 855 1158.

• Do I need permission from the local authority when hiring a skip?
  Yes, and we do this for you. The council will charge a small fee which is within the price we charge you. They issue a licence which is valid for 1 month.
• How do I know what size skip I will need?
  You can call us for advice or refer to our size and price guide - click here.
• Where can the skip be left and what if room is tight?
  We will leave your skip in the most convenient location which might be the driveway or the road. They can also be at business, office and factory locations.
• Do you offer a waste disposal service for builders and contractors?
  Yes we do as we are a licenced and Registered Waste Carrier company.
• What if I cannot get a skip licence?
  If your council refuses a licence - which is rare - we can come along with a skip and our driver will wait while you load it up.
• How long can I keep the skip for?
  The normal Skip Hire period is 2 weeks but this can be extended to 4 weeks depending on availability.
• How much can I put in the skip?
  You must not load the skip to a level higher than the top.
• Is there anything I cannot put into a skip?
  Asbestos, batteries, tyres, fridges and freezers are not allowed to be loaded onto the skip