SKIP HIRE AND WASTE DISPOSAL

Once you have found a commercial skip hire company it is important that you know what requirements you will have – both now and in the long term. There is a choice of many different kinds of skips available to hire. The one that you choose will be based upon the amount, size and weight of the waste you are moving. You should also consider if you are removing any hazardous or liquid waste.

When hiring a skip for business or commercial use you need to consider

where it is going to be placed.

If you need to place your skip on a public road or path you may need to

apply for a skip permit from your local council, depending on where you

live.

You also need to check how long you are allowed to keep the skip for. Most skip permits expire

after around two weeks, so if you are considering long-term hire you may need to submit another application.

Be careful not to annoy neighbouring businesses by blocking their access routes. (Also be careful to not block your own!) Don't forget to consider whether the skip's location will have health and safety implications and whether there is a possible fire risk of storing waste materials too near to your premises (if in doubt check your insurance policy).

Remember that Shaw Skips Ltd have over 30 years experience in skip hire and waste disposal so if you have a question we are confident that we can answer it!