When working
on a domestic project, it’s inevitable that you’re going to produce a
substantial amount of waste. Whether you’re planning a kitchen refit, a
full-scale home renovation or simply a garden clear out, enlisting the services
of professional waste disposal experts is often the most cost-effective and
efficient solution for managing your waste. Your chosen waste management
company can provide you with the ideal skip for your needs, and then collect
and dispose of the waste responsibly at a time that suits you.
If you’re
planning on hiring a skip for your upcoming domestic project, there are a
number of things you’ll need to consider. Here at Graham Churchill, we provide expert skip hire
and waste removal
services to both commercial and domestic customers, so we know everything there
is to know about waste management using skips. Below, we answer all of your
pressing questions about hiring a skip for your upcoming domestic project.
Do I need skip hire?
Before
hiring a skip, it’s worth knowing the benefits of skip hire and whether it’s a
suitable option for your project. It predominantly depends on the size of your
project and how much waste you think you might produce. Even if you’re planning
a small landscaping job, skip hire may still be justified.
Skip hire is
simply the most efficient option when it comes to waste disposal- if you take
on the job yourself, you’ll be shuttling back and forth between your home and
the local recycling centre, which will not only cost you time and money, but
also have a negative impact on the environment. Furthermore, when you rely on
the experts, you can guarantee that your waste will be disposed of responsibly
and reused where possible.
Aside from
efficiency, another benefit of skip hire is the variety of options that are
available. You can hire a skip for a long period of time, no matter how long
your project runs for. Most companies offer a set price for a set period of
time, and then if the rental extends beyond this, you’ll be expected to pay
additional fees per week. On the other hand, if you simply need a skip for one
day, most reputable companies offer same day skip hire. This allows you to load
your waste into the skip, and your skip hire company will come and collect it
that same day; you won’t have a bulky skip taking up valuable space on your
drive or road for weeks on end!
Skips are
hugely beneficial for domestic renovation projects because they can handle
large volumes of mixed waste. Even with a keen eye for construction, it can be
extremely difficult to estimate exactly how much waste your project is going to
produce and there’s nothing worse than finishing a job, only to find that you
can’t quite fit all your rubbish into your car. With skip hire, your contractor
will help you to choose the perfect size skip for the job at hand, allowing for
any unexpected amounts of waste which will inevitably build up.
What types of skips are available?
With skip
hire, there are a wide range of choices available to you. The first decision
you’ll need to make is to choose the right sized skip for your project. This
will involve a spot of guess work, however your building contractors and skip
hire specialist should be able to give you a helping hand in estimating the
amount of waste you’ll produce, and therefore what size skip you need. Skips
generally range between 2 yards to 12 yards; let’s take a look at the standard
skip sizes available:
● 2 yard skip:
can hold approximately 20 bin bags worth of waste and is ideal for small house
or garden jobs. A two yard skip is also known as a mini skip.
● 4 yard skip:
can
hold approximately 35 bin bags and is ideal for collecting waste produced
during kitchen and bathroom refits.
● 6 yard skip:
can hold approximately 55 bin bags and is a good option if you have bulky
waste, such as construction waste, furniture or garden waste.
● 8 yard skip:
can
hold approximately 70 bin bags and is the largest size skip available for
holding heavy waste. An 8 yard skip is also known as a builder’s skip.
● 12 yard skip:
can
hold approximately 110 bin bags and is ideal for large house clearances where
you’ll be filling it with lots of large bulky furniture.
When filling
a skip, it’s also important to remember that the load must be level. It’s
always a good idea to hire a larger skip than you need in order to allow for
this.
Along with
the size of the skip itself, you’ll also need to consider the weight of your
skip. Waste can generally be separated into two categories- light and heavy
waste. For most domestic projects, you won’t produce much heavy waste, as this
tends to consist of construction waste generated in large commercial projects.
Generally, the maximum weight for a builder’s skip (or 8 yard skip) is 8
tonnes, however it’s unlikely that you’ll reach this during a home renovation
job. Just be sure to check with your chosen skip hire company if they have any
weight restrictions, and ask for advice about how to keep things under the
maximum weight.
As well as a
range of skip sizes, skips are also available with plenty of different features
and configurations. For example, if you’re concerned about fly tipping or you
simply want to keep your waste covered up, an enclosed skip is a great option.
Equally, if you’ve got particularly heavy waste or you struggle with lifting
and carrying, you could opt for a drop door skip. If you don’t think that a
small amount of waste will justify hiring an entire skip, many skip hire
companies also rent out hippo bags; compact and more lightweight alternatives
to skips.
Whatever
type of skip you decide upon, you may need to invest in a skip permit. If you
don’t have space for your skip on your private land and you need to place it on
the public road outside of your property, you’ll need to speak to your skip
hire company about obtaining and skip licence. In most cases, it will be free
and they will be able to arrange it for you.
What can I put in a skip?
When you
hire a skip, it’s essential that you know what you can and can’t put into it.
Generally, you can put any type of domestic waste into your skip. If you’re
clearing out, you’re free to load it up with furniture and textiles, or, if
you’re landscaping your garden, green garden waste and light garden building
materials are permitted. For a domestic building or renovation project, most of
the construction waste will be able to be put into your skip, including rubble,
wood and metal.
However,
there are some items that may not be permitted by your chosen skip hire
company- it’s essential that you speak to them and find out what they’re
willing to collect. Whilst it does vary, most companies won’t accept:
● Asbestos
● WEEE - TVs, computer monitors,
fridges
● Plasterboard and gypsum
● Tyres
● Batteries
● Fluorescent tubes
● Solvents
● Fuels
● Cans of paint
● Electricals
● Gas cylinders
● Medical waste
Whilst these
items may be prohibited, it does of course depend on the skip hire company.
Some will have special licences for managing certain types of waste, such as
asbestos or WEEE.
Is professional waste removal eco-friendly?
Whether
you’re an extremely environmentally conscious person or you simply want to
reduce your carbon footprint throughout your upcoming renovation project,
opting to work with a professional waste removal service is a great way to
ensure the process is more eco-friendly. By nature, skip hire companies are
recycling experts; they have sites solely dedicated to effectively sorting and
recycling all types of waste. Most companies also have a recycling policy that
ensures that the majority of the waste collected is recycled.
Rather than
playing a guessing game when you get to the recycling centre, trying to work
out which items and materials go where, why not hand over the responsibility to
the professionals? You’ll not only guarantee that the waste will be disposed of
correctly, but also minimise your own carbon footprint by not having to drive
back and forth between your property and the local tip. Your skip company will
collect your waste in one round trip, reducing the amount of time spent on the
road.
Graham Churchill Plant Ltd: Providing professional
plant hire, skip hire and waste disposal services in Northamptonshire
If you’re
looking for a reliable skip hire service for your home renovation, garden
landscaping or clear out job, look no further than Graham Churchill Plant Ltd. Our
expert team have a breadth of experience in both waste management and plant hire, offering a
comprehensive service that ensures all of your needs are met. We’re proud to
work with both commercial and domestic customers, so whether you need to hire a
skip for your domestic renovation project or you’re in need of a fleet of
quality plant machinery for a commercial construction job, we are the company
to call.
Our services extend far beyond plant hire and
waste disposal; we include everything from solid waste management to
land reclamation and aggregates,
providing our customers with an all-encompassing service, tailored to their
specific requirements. To find out more about what we can do for you, please
don’t hesitate to
get
in touch with us today.
