Q: How long can I keep the skip for?
A: Our usual hire period is 2 weeks but if you need the skip for longer, please let us know when you book.
Remember that a skip on Council land will need the right length of permit or it may even need extending – we will call you about this at the time your permit runs out if you haven’t already booked a collection.
If we cannot get in touch with you and the permit has expired we will assume that it is no longer required and arrange for it to be collected.
With the above exception we will not normally collect the skip until you have booked in a collection with us and would ask that you remember to do this as soon as you are finished with it. Please arrange a collection through the office only and not by speaking to a driver.
Q: The skip is full - When will you collect it?
A: Just call us when you are finished with the skip and we will normally collect when we have a vehicle in the area. We won’t normally come for it without speaking to you first.
Please note that we cannot guarantee same day collections especially at busy times so try and give as much notice as possible.
If you have an urgent need for the skip to be collected by a certain day please arrange this when booking the delivery or give as much notice as possible or we cannot guarantee that it will be collected by the required date. We also accept no responsibility for any issues that this may cause where you have only provided short notice.
All deliveries and collections should only ever be booked with the office; the drivers will not be able to process any type of order.
Q: I only need the skip for a day - Is it any cheaper?
A: The cost of hiring a skip is not based on the length of time that you have the skip in your possession but rather the cost of transport, waste disposal and overheads.
Please note that we operate on a fixed price basis charging an average price to all of our customers.
If you need a skip exchanging, the replacement skip will be charged at the normal rate for the size ordered.
Q: I don't want to put the skip on my drive/ garden. Can't it just go on the road?
A: If you have a driveway that may be damaged by placing a skip on it it is recommended that the skip is left on the road, however you will need to pay for a permit to be issued by the local council that will incur a small additional charge. Don’t worry though as we will arrange this on your behalf. Further information is available on our Permits page.
If the skip is to be placed in a controlled parking zone (i.e. on a single yellow line or in a residents parking or pay & display bay), you will also need a parking suspension.