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Cheap, Local Skip Hire Edinburgh
At Martin Skip Hire we recognise how important it is to get low cost skip hire without the fuss you get from some skip hire companies. Which is why we offer a hassle free solution, our skips are available to be delivered both same and next day in Edinburgh.
Skip Hire Near Me
We recognise that every job is different which is why we hire out skips of all sizes to both commercial & domestic customers in Edinburgh. We have 2 Yard Skips ready today, a 2-yard skip will hold about 20 bin bags worth of waste. This is the smallest skip that we do offer to both commercial and domestic customers.
An 8 Yard Skip is usually known as a large builders skip. This is the biggest of our skips which would be ready to be placed on the road in Edinburgh with a permit from the local authorities.
You can order our skips for up to 2 weeks. Although if you need them for an extended or shortened length of time please do let us know over the phone so we can make arrangements. Call us on 01313 786 085 to discuss!
The largest skip we offer to our residential customers is a 16 yard skip which can hold around 160 bin bags of waste. The biggest skip we offer to commercial customers is 40 yards and is regarded as a RORO Roll on, Roll off skip.
These skips are billed differently to residential skips as they are charged for haulage + tonnage. This means you’re charged for the transport and the weight of the materials inside the skip. Call us on 01313 786 085 for more info.
What can’t be placed in a skip?
If you’re unsure on if you can dispose of something in the skip feel free to ask. We’re open from 7:30 am until 5:30 pm. Speak to a member of our team if there’s any doubt you have.
Information about Edinburgh
Edinburgh (;Scots: Edinburgh; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Èideann [ˈt̪uːn ˈeːtʲən̪ˠ]) is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. Historically part of the county of Midlothian (interchangeably Edinburghshire before 1921), it is located in Lothian on the Firth of Forth’s southern shore.
Need a Skip Hire Permit for Edinburgh?
If you’re planning on having your skip dropped onto the road or into a parking bay. You will require a permit from your local council. These are an additional cost to your skip hire but fluctuate in price from council to council.
They generally take 3-5 working days to receive from the council though in some cases it can take a lot longer. In terms of how long you have one for, it can be from 1 day up to a month and can be renewed depending on how long you need them.
They’re very flexible and as long as you don’t need the skip in a hurry is a great way to get your skip delivered exactly where you want it!
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Cheap Skip Hire Edinburgh
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FAQ’s for Skip Hire in Edinburgh
The price to hire a skip varies depending on the type of rubbish going into the skip and the size of the skip you require. As a rule of thumb, you should expect to pay from £100 up to about £350 for a domestic skip in most cases.
Depending on the size of the project your undertaking will determine the size of the skip you require. A general rule of thumb is to divide the number of bin bags of rubbish you’ll generate by ten. For example, if you think you’ll generate 60 bin bags of waste you will require a 6-yard skip.
Items which are allowed to place in a skip are household items such as wood, tiles, plaster, furniture, paper, cardboard, garden waste and fabrics. You can also place heavy materials such as bricks, rubble, concrete, stones, metal, pottery and clays.
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