Hiring a skip can be overwhelming if you have not done it before. Everyone just seems to assume that you already know what you need and how it works. At T G Commercials Self Drive, we understand that talking about builders skip or cubic yards can make a skip hire in Yorkshire newbie feel out of place. To help make the process a bit easier, here is our guide for hiring a skip for the first time.
Types of waste
Determining the waste types that can be put in a skip is important when you are thinking of hiring one. Otherwise, you will end up renting a skip, but it might be the wrong one for the kind of waste that you want to get rid of.
The items that can be put in a skip is a very long list. So, we have listed out the common items that you cannot put in a skip.
- Medical or clinical waste
- Batteries and fluorescent tubes
- Asbestos
- Diesel, oil and petrol
- Tyres, gas bottles and gas canisters
- Freezers, fridges and air conditioning units
- Electrical appliances and equipment
Basically, you cannot put hazardous items in a skip.
Size of the skip
The skip size that you should hire depends on the amount of waste that you have. If you have to remove a lot of waste, a large skip would be ideal as it would be affordable for you per metre or cubic yard of waste removal. But, if you do not have enough waste, you will simply be paying money.
We can provide you with pictures to help you gauge the size of the skip. If you still need help, you can reach out to us. Our executive will explain to you the skip sizes and how much waste they can hold. You can also give us an idea of the amount of waste that you need to dispose of and we will help find you the perfect sized skip for your needs.
Skip hire cost
Skip hire prices vary depending on a range of factors like:
- Size of the skip (the larger the size, the more will be the rental price)
- For how long you need to hire a skip
The skip hire price might also be affected if you need to take out a special permit, depending on whether you plan to keep the skip off or on-road. However, regardless of the skip hire prices, we can tell you that it will be cheaper than availing a van clearance service.
We can help work out these little details. Contact us to request a quote based on your specific requirements.
Inert waste skip or a mixed waste skip
Homeowners are typically inclined toward hiring a mixed waste skip as they would want to get rid of a broad variety of waste materials. However, if you are only looking to dispose of a specific type of waste, you can save money by hiring an inert skip. Inert skip is typically for waste from construction and demolition work like soil, rubble, cement and sand. Even as a householder you can hire an inert skip when you are undertaking landscaping job or a basement conversion task. But, make sure not to mix waste materials when you have hired an inert skip.
The duration of hiring a skip
Typically, 2 weeks is the standard time for hiring a skip. But, the collection date can be flexible. You can specify when you want the skip to be collected at the time of renting. You can even request a collection later once you know for sure. Usually, your request will be fulfilled in a few days.
If you think that you need to hire a skip for more than two weeks, you can just talk to us. We will work with you to find out the best possible way of extending your skip hire period.
Do you need more information on hiring a skip? Are you currently looking to hire one? Do not hesitate to reach out to T G Commercials Self Drive. Our executives will clear all your doubts and also help you with anything that you need. Also, note that we are taking cleanliness and your safety seriously.