Carter Haulage

If you know that you will be dealing with an excess amount of waste for whatever reason, you may be considering hiring a skip. The question is, what can you expect from the process surrounding skip hire? Where can you place your skip? How long can you hire a skip for? And what happens when it is full? You will find all of the answers to your questions below. 

What happens when I hire a skip? 

Firstly, you will need to decide what type and size skip you need. You will usually have a choice between skips from 2 yards up to 40 yards in volume. The 2 -16 yard options are the biggest in normal containers. From there, it goes to 20 yards – 40 yards with roll-on, roll-off containers. Obviously, the more waste you expect to collect, the larger the skip will have to be. No matter the size of the skip, one of our team members will deliver the skip to your site, either on the day of your order, or the day after, meaning you can get on with your project with little disruption.

It is important to remember for convenience sake that skips up to 8 yards in size can be placed on the road as long as you have applied for and been granted a permit. This must be done via your local council. Martin Skip Hire can apply for skip permits and extensions on your behalf. 

Note that some areas in the UK only grant skip permits under certain conditions. For example, you might need to put reflective markings or safety lamps on or around the skip to maximise driver safety, particularly at night or when the weather might obscure visibility. 

When you have a good idea of your requirements, you can then get in touch with us and place your order for the specific skip that you have decided to hire. It will be dropped off as soon as possible, and our experts will explain all of the details regarding using your skip and having it collected when necessary.

What can I place inside the skip?

 Practically any waste can be placed inside the skip. However, it is important to be aware of the items that cannot be thrown away or collected. This includes things like asbestos, batteries, medical waste, liquids, toxic materials, electrical appliances, as well as paint and cans of paint. Be sure to conduct some research online or organise a chat with one of our friendly consultants for a full list of exclusions. 

When should my skip and its contents be collected?

You will usually have the option to hire a skip for up to two weeks, but extensions can be arranged in most cases. It is also possible to have your skip and its contents collected earlier. Keep a close eye on how quickly the skip is filling up, and ensure that you contact us to arrange collection before it begins to overflow. We are only able to collect level loads, so don’t wait until the skip is completely full before calling for collection. 

Now that you know how skip hire works, it’s time to order the skip that best suits your needs. Get in touch with Martin Skip Hire today for more details or to book your skip.