Will my skip fit on my drive? What can I put in my skip? Do I need a license? What size skip will I need? Just a few of the most frequently asked questions by our customers! We understand that booking a skip for the first time can be a little daunting, which is why we have put together some top tips to help you avoid making those common mistakes!
- Filling Skips with the wrong type of waste
As a rule, you can put most general mixed household/garden waste in your skip, including soil/stone and other materials. However, here are a few tips to remember:
- If you are putting soil and stone into a skip then the maximum size skip you can order is an 8 yard (which will hold 8 tonnes of waste).
- We don’t accept hazardous materials as this requires a specialised license. Extra charges will be applied if these items are found in your skip!
- There are also items that we do accept, but which will incur an extra charge, such as fridges and freezers! It’s best to have a quick read through our FAQ’s for more information on this.
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Choosing the wrong size skip
Our customers often find it difficult to translate the volume of waste they have into a specific size skip. Here’s some advice from our booking team.
‘Always order the largest size skip you can afford, trust us it will get filled! Generally, a 6 yd standard builders skip is a good place to start. These are the ones that you will often see by the side of the road and are good for general household/garden clearances and renovations/extensions etc. If you need more advice we have a great Skip Size guide on our website or you can call us on 0117 9865275.’
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Assuming we don’t offer Same Day Delivery in Bristol and Bath
Unlike most companies, where ever possible we offer same day & next day skip deliveries. Call our booking team or take a look at our Same Day Delivery Page for more information.
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A skip won’t fit on my drive/ I don’t have anywhere for it to go
No problem, you can request a permit from the council for your skip to be placed on the road, or we can do it for you. We usually allow 5-7 working days for this to be approved and will do all the paperwork for you. These permits last for 28 days starting from when the skip was dropped. Permits cost £65 in Bristol City Council, Banes, and South Gloucestershire (we charge a £10 admin fee + VAT to book this for you).
These are just a few of our top tip’s. For more information take a look at our FAQ’s for a comprehensive guide about how to order a skip, or call our friendly booking team for specific advice 0117 9865 275!