FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Skip Hire.

What Can Be Placed in My Skip?

Mixed waste skips are suitable for disposing of most general waste, including items like paper and packaging, organic waste, DIY materials, and ground waste such as sand and subsoil.

However, it’s important to note that toxic or hazardous waste, electrical items, car tires, and glass should not be placed in a skip. These items require alternative disposal methods.

What Skip Size Do I Require?

The skip size and type required depend on factors such as the volume, weight, and types of waste that need disposal.
Each skip size has a weight limit in tonnes, but ensuring that skips are level when full is essential.
For bulkier waste, you may need a larger skip to accommodate the volume properly.

Where Can I Place My Skip?

You are allowed to position a skip on private property, like a front garden or driveway, without the necessity for a license or parking permit. However, if you intend to place a skip on a public highway, road, or pavement, you must obtain a skip license.

Additional requirements may come into play, depending on factors like the skip’s size and type, as well as the duration of time you intend to keep it for waste storage.

These potential requirements encompass:

1. Reflective markings
2. Lockable lids
3. Traffic cones
4. Night-time safety lamps

We will guide you regarding any supplementary health and safety prerequisites that may be applicable, and collaborate with you to identify an economical and safe solution.

Applying for a Skip License?

Skip license applications should be submitted to the local council ahead of time, and approval should be obtained before the skip is delivered.

The processing time for such licenses typically takes around 3 to 4 working days. The duration of the license usually lasts for 14 days, although this may vary depending on the local authority.

In many instances, we can assist our customers by handling the license application process, arranging permits, and addressing any other skip-hire needs.

How Long Can I Keep the Skip Bin for?

Typically, skip licenses are valid for a period of 7 to 14 days, and the exact duration varies depending on your local council.

If you require the skip for a longer period, you will need to reapply for a license before the initial one expires. In many cases, we can handle the skip license application process on your behalf, and the cost can be included in the overall service.

We can also provide information on the daily rates for parking permits if you need to reserve a parking space for the skip and can apply to your local authority to obtain the permit.

Is a Skip Permit Required?

Skips positioned by the roadside in a residential street or within a designated parking bay typically require a parking permit and skip license.

These permits, which may include those for CPZs (controlled parking zones) and parking bay suspension certificates, are generally subject to daily charges by local councils.

No permit is needed if you are placing the skip on private property, such as a front garden or driveway. In such cases, you can retain the skip for as long as necessary,

provided it doesn’t pose any environmental or health hazards while storing waste.

Alternatives to Skips

We are dedicated to assisting you in discovering the most convenient and cost-effective waste management solution for your specific needs.

If it turns out that the waste materials are unsuitable for a skip, we provide an environmentally friendly hazardous waste disposal service.

Our service covers all materials and substances classified as hazardous waste, from potentially dangerous materials like asbestos to commonly found items such as paint, solvents, and fluorescent tubes,

which are not allowed in skips. Additionally, we do not accept items like gas cylinders, batteries, oil and fuel, medical waste, plasterboard, and electrical appliances.

Our experienced teams will assess your hazardous waste, safely collect it, and transport it to an Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF),

where it will be processed in compliance with environmental standards set out by the Environment Agency under U.K. law, minimizing environmental impact.