Skip Hire & Waste Management FAQ’s

Can I hire a skip for my home?

Yes, we offer a range of affordable skips for use on domestic property. We understand that disposing of household waste can be confusing for many, so we’ve made it as fast, cheap and efficient as possible; simply load your skip as you work and once you’re finished, we’ll pick it up and responsibly dispose of any contained waste. Plus, what’s more residential skips can be booked online for next day delivery here. 

Can I hire a skip for my business?

Yes, we provide high quality skips at competitive prices to businesses across Scotland and the North East of England. Whether you are looking for a full-service waste solution or simply need bulk waste disposal, our skip hire service offers a wide range of sizes from the standard 8-yard builders skip up to the largest 40-yard roll on roll off (RORO) skip. All our skips are available with enclosed, lockable tops if required. Find out more here.

How much is it to hire a skip?

Whatever the project, we have lots of cheap and local skip hire options available. Please contact us on 03333 20 4000 for a quote and to enquire about the best option for your waste disposal.

What Size of Skip Do I Need?

The type of project you undertake will determine which size of skip you require. Please refer to the table below and if you are still unsure of the size of skip you need, please do not hesitate to contact us on 03333 20 4000.

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What can go into my skip?

Our skips are a great option for most types of waste, which you can use of disposing of any ‘non-hazardous’ rubbish. There are, however, some ‘hazardous’ items which cannot be put into a regular skip, these include:

• Fridges/freezers
• Tyres
• Gas bottles
• Asbestos
• Nappies
• Ink/toners/paint
• Batteries
• Fluorescent light tubes
• Electrical items such as TVs, microwaves etc
• Food

If you require disposal of any of these items, please get in touch so we can discuss the right solution for you.

What is a skip permit and do I need one?

If you plan to leave your hire skip on a public road for the duration of the job you will be required to possess a legitimate skip permit. But don’t let this put you off, as soon as you have obtained your permit, we can still have your skip to you within 24 hours.

Our domestic wait and load services can also be a great hassle-free alternative if council permits cannot be granted.

What is a wait and load service?

Our wait and load services are a great alternative to skip hire, allowing you to swiftly remove waste, without the need for skips taking up space on your site for extended periods of time. We provide the van, simply load it up and we will take it away all within 60 minutes.

Where does my waste go once it has been collected?

As a responsible waste management company, you can rest assured that any recyclable materials we collect will be recycled, helping reduce the environmental impact of your project. The materials from your skip are carefully sorted at our Material Recycling Facility (MRF) and all recyclable material is sent to re-processors to be turned into new products. Below are some examples of new products we create with your waste;

• Glass is transformed into material for water filtration.
• Cardboard, plastics and aluminium are transformed into new products such as toilet roll, containers, cans and components.
• Metal is processed and remelted to make new products.
• Wood is transformed into animal bedding and biomass.
• General waste is transformed into energy to power homes and businesses.