Skips are typically used to hold open-topped loads of demolition and construction waste, garden waste and other types of litter. The construction debris might originate from renovation activities, a building or a demolition site. Moreover, skips can be used to deliver building supplies to a site and can be used later to remove waste. Skip wagons are used for clean-out jobs involving materials to be taken away and also at factories that produce large quantities of scrap metal.
In Rotherham, T G Commercials Self Drive is hailed as the go-to company for all skip-related needs. We have different types of skip wagons or containers including open skips, closed skips, RORO (roll-on and roll-off) skips and even mobile bins. Whether you are renovating your home or office and need a skip container to remove all the waste or you need one for your construction site, avail our skip hire in Rotherham solutions. We provide affordable skip hire services and you can rent our skips for short or long-term use.
To help make your skip hire experience as smooth and hassle-free as possible, we have listed the answer of some of the most common questions that people ask. Take a look.
What type of waste can be put in a skip?
A wide of waste and litter types can be put in a skip, such as:
- Soils and stones
- Mattresses
- Garden waste
- Plastics
- Furniture
- Toys
- Metals
- Cardboard and paper
- Clothing
- UPVC windows
- Household appliances
- Car parts
- Glass
So, these are some of the items that you can put in a skip. However, you have to be careful about hazardous waste like, fluorescent bulbs, gas bottles, tyres, batteries, TVs, CRTs, freezers and so on. If you are hiring a skip to take care of domestic waste, you cannot use the same bin for these hazardous waste. For any questions, feel free to contact T G Commercials Self Drive.
Moreover, you can also use the skip containers for carrying construction and building materials to the site. You can even use it to carry gardening supplies. This way you get to use the same bin for supplies, as well as, disposing of waste.
What type of waste you cannot put in a skip?
As mentioned, you cannot put hazardous waste in a skip container. In addition to the waste items aforementioned, here are some more that you cannot put in a skip:
- Asbestos
- Electrical items
- Food waste
- Medical, clinical or human waste
- Aerosols
- Gasoline
- Tree roots
- Paint cans or paint
- Solvents and glues
If you have to dispose of any such toxic or hazardous material, kindly let us know and we may be able to help you with safe disposal methods.
How much does it cost to hire a skip?
The cost of skip hire depends on the size of the skip container that you need, the type of waste that you have to dispose of and where you are going to place the skip. At T G Commercials Self Drive, we take all of these factors into consideration and provide bespoke rental rates. If you are not sure about the skip size that you need, our team will gladly help you.
What are the things that you need to do before hiring a skip?
Before you sign the skip rental agreement, you have to take care of a few things.
First, take an estimate of how much waste you need to dispose of. A sound estimate is going to help you get the right skip size and allow you to get rid of your waste without overspending on a large-sized skip.
Second, determine the space you have for placing the skip. We provide measurements of our skip containers so that you can decide where to place it.
So, if you are looking for reasonably priced skip hire services in Rotherham, get in touch with T G Commercials Self Drive. We also provide our skin rental services in Bradford, Nottingham and other areas of the UK. Our booking facilities are available to you even beyond normal business hours. We work with a team of highly-skilled and experienced professionals who will support and guide you throughout the rental process. Give us a call, today!