November 12, 2022

Complete Guide To Hiring A Skip In Solihull

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You might want to consider hiring a skip in Solihull if you have too much waste for your bin, or you simply don’t want to fill up your entire house with waste. Maybe you are doing a kitchen refurbishment, landscaping the garden or just having a clearout of the home.

You can use a skip to remove waste from all types of projects, such as construction, refurbishment, clearance, or even gardening. Want to know who the best skip hire companies are?

However, if you’ve never used a skip before, it can be quite confusing and you may have some questions regarding how the whole process works; our complete guide to skip hire explains how the whole thing works in simple terms. We are always available to answer your questions if you wish to call us.

What's The Best Size Skip To Hire?

The best advice we can give you is to always go bigger than smaller when it comes to the size of skip you should hire.

Generally speaking, skips are measured in cubic yards; as a rough guide, one metric ton is one cubic yard. To give you an idea, one metric ton is 1000kg’s and to help visually it’s the equivalent of 344 bricks. Because of the weight restrictions, you may only be able to hire an 8 yard skip if you plan to fill your skip with rubble or soil.

Listed below are the sizes and uses of the various skips

4 Cubic Yard Skip

In addition to being our smallest skip, this unit is ideal for light and compact waste items, such as those generated during bathroom or kitchen remodelling projects and during garden clean-ups. You can fit approximately 45 to 55 plastic bin bags in it.

6 Cubic Yard Skip

Among our Solihull customers, the 6 yard skip is a popular choice since it is large enough to accommodate dirt, debris, and stones. Its compact design makes it ideal for disposing of construction debris. In addition, the skip has the capacity to hold up to 60 bin bags worth of waste items at once.

8 Cubic Yard Skip

Larger projects require more space, so an 8-yard skip is best. These skips are perfect for renovations in kitchens or large garden projects. Besides storing dirt and debris, they can also hold 70 bin bags at once.

10 Cubic Yard Skip

Up to 100 bin bags can be placed in a 10-yard skip. If you need to dispose of a lot of waste, a 10-yard skip is perfect. As well as being extremely versatile, they can be used for a variety of domestic and industrial tasks.

12 Cubic Yard Skip

For large commercial jobs, or for waste too heavy to transport, we offer a 12 yard skip. Suitable for large construction projects, our 12 yard skip can hold more than 120 bin bags.

16 Cubic Yard Skip

What Can't I Put In A Skip?

There are some exceptions to the general rule that household waste can be placed in a skip. There are some items that cannot be thrown into a skip, such as hazardous materials or items excluded for environmental reasons. Need advice on disposing of garden waste in Solihull

If you need more specific information on which items aren’t allowed, please contact us or read our article What Can I Put In A Skip? However, as a general guidelines, the following items are normally prohibited:

solvents
liquids
medical or clinical waste
fluorescent tubes
gas bottles
Asbestos
Oil, Petrol & Diesel
toxic materials
tyres
batteries
computer monitors and TVs
freezers and fridges
paint cans
electrical equipment

Do I Need A Permit For A Skip?

The skip can usually be placed on the road if there is no room on your property, but a permit must be obtained from the council in advance. The largest skip which is normally allowed on a public highway is 8 yards. If you do not pay for a permit or the skip company does not arrange a permit then you and the company can be fined.

A skip that will be left on a public highway overnight must be covered, as well as have a light attached. Private property skips do not have the same requirements as those on public property.