Is the skip going to fit on my driveway? What exactly may I put in my skip? Is a permit required? What size skip do I require? These are just a few of the questions people ask when hiring a skip. Unfortunately, many people don’t ask these questions at all. This causes problems for you, your skip hire company, and the waste disposal facility your waste goes to.
We know that hiring a skip for the first time can be intimidating. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the most common skip-related mistakes people make so you can avoid them.
Don't Put The Wrong Materials In A Skip
Most ordinary mixed household/garden rubbish, including soil/stone and other materials, can be thrown in your skip. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind:
If you’re placing soil and stone in a skip, the largest size you can get is an 8-yard skip (which will hold 8 tonnes of waste).
There are also items that we do accept, but which will incur an extra charge, such as fridges and freezers! It’s best to have a quick read through our skip hire FAQ’s for more information.
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste is defined as waste that endangers both human health and the environment’s well-being. Waste labelled as hazardous doesn’t mean it will endanger someone’s health right away. Although, that doesn’t mean it won’t either. Be safe and take care with:
- Asbestos
- Chemicals, such as brake fluid or print toner
- Batteries
- Solvents
- Pesticides
- Oils (except edible ones), such as car oil
- Equipment containing ozone-depleting substances, like fridges
- Hazardous waste containers
- Medical waste
Unsure if your waste falls into any of these categories? Make sure to classify your waste before disposing of it to be safe.
The transfer and removal of hazardous waste is a process that is taken very seriously by waste removal experts. If you are looking for hazardous waste removal, contact our experts here at Cardiff & Caerphilly Skips.
Choose The Right Skip
Our customers frequently have trouble converting their garbage volume into a precise skip size.
Our booking team has some suggestions for you.
Always order the biggest skip you can afford; believe us when we say it will be filled! A 6 yd conventional builders skip is a decent place to start in most cases. These are the ones you’ll commonly see at the side of the road, and they’re great for clearing out your house or garden, as well as renovations and extensions.
Make Sure You Have A Permit If You Need To Place Your Skip On The Side Of The Road
You will face a fine without one, so this is essential to avoiding unnecessary financial complications.
You can apply for a skip licence through your local council. Alternatively, if you hire a skip through us, we can do it for you. We receive approval within 5-7 business days and will handle all of the paperwork for you.
Permits are valid for 28 days from when the skip was delivered.
Contact us For Skip Hire
Are you looking to hire a skip in Cardiff? Contact us today at 02920 862328 for quick and dependable services at competitive prices price.
We offer a comprehensive range of garbage disposal services for both residential and commercial customers as a leading and fully licenced waste management company. At Cardiff & Caerphilly Skips, we have the right solution for all your waste disposal and recycling needs. We offer Mini, Maxi, and Builders’ Skips to Roll on Offs, Tipper Hire, and a Wait and Load service.
We strive to beat any like-for-like quotation from other suppliers and guarantee a speedy and efficient service. In a hurry? No problem. Order before 12 noon 6 days a week and we can have your skip delivered the very same day.
