This is because it is a legal requirement to have a valid up to date skip permit. This means that if you haven't requested a collection, your skip may have to be taken, regardless of whether or not you have finished using it. In most areas, we will provide the skip permit for you and we simply pass on the additional cost.Īs skip permits expire, we must ensure your skip has been removed by this date. Skip permits are issued by your local council and they can vary in price from area to area. If you are placing your skip on a public highway you will need a skip permit. Because of this, one option would be an enclosed skip, if available, which can be locked, and whilst this may cost a little more, it will prevent fly-tipping of your skip. If they throw waste which attracts surcharges, or if the skip can't be collected because of this, you are liable for the additional charges. If someone else throws waste into your skip, unfortunately, you are liable for it. Skips ‘in the open’ are at extra risk of attracting unwanted third-party rubbish and they can be fly tipped. It is ultimately your responsibility to ensure the skip is visible after it has been placed and is not a risk to other persons or vehicles. Skips placed on the road will need to be coned off and lit. Councils issue permits for 3 to 14 days, which means, depending on your location, you may need to renew it or have the skip filled and removed quickly. It takes 1 to 5 days to get a skip permit depending on where you live. There are exceptions, such as building sites but these require planning permission. Skip sizes larger than 8 cubic yards are not generally able to be placed on the road. There are several implications beyond cost, which include: Skip Sizes Placing your skip on public land requires more consideration and in almost ALL cases will incur an additional charge which is charged by your local council in the form of a ‘skip permit’. It must be land you control or have permission to use for a period of time.Īll skips can be placed off road on private land and they can usually be delivered fast, sometimes often as fast as the next day. This is a driveway, private car park, courtyard or similar. Off Road means on private land, usually yours. Please see guidance on what can go in a skip.īefore you place your order you should decide where you will place the skip and if it is a suitable location, and understand if there is a cost implication, ie a Skip Permit is required. Prohibited items - hazardous waste (fridges, tv, paint, etc) are NOT allowed in skips and if found could incur a substantial extra additional cost. It is a legal requirement that the load is safe to transport. Overfilling - if you overfill your skip you could very well be charged extra or the collection may fail. Please ensure the skip can be dropped off and collected (please see guidance on access and delivery). Wasted journeys (failed collections and deliveries) - these will usually incur a cost when it is not our fault, as a lorry would have been sent out to drop off the skip. This will incur additional cost and you may need to contact us or the skip hire company to organise. Skip permits / suspensions - if your skip needs to go on a public highway you will need a skip permit and possibly a parking suspension. There can be additional costs associated with skip hire, but, with planning, this can be mitigated. To Instantly Compare a Wide Range of Skip Hire Prices & Sizes. They are not suitable for heavy and dense waste as the weight could be too great for the lorry to lift, but are great for bulky waste and light installation waste. Due to their size, they cannot usually be placed on the road. These skips are perfect for large projects such as a house or office clearance. ‘Maxi’ and ‘XL’ skips - 10 - 12 - 14 - 16 cubic yards An ‘all-rounder’, these skips are suitable for heavy and dense waste as well as bulky waste. The 6 yard skip is the skip you're most likely to see on a driveway and our best seller. These are usually the largest skips which can easily go on the road and require a permit. We have both of these skip sizes separately although both sizes are not always available in all areas. Do not overfill though! The ‘Builders’ skips - 6 and 8 cubic yards They can be placed on or off the road and it's usually fine to fill these skips with heavy and dense waste such as bricks, rubble and soil. The ‘Midi Skip’ is perfect for small home, garden or construction jobs. It's perfect for small jobs around the house and in the garden The ‘Midi Skip’ - 4 cubic yards However, our website lists the most popular everyday skips. We offer almost any skip size that you may need.
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