Below is a list of the most common questions we are asked about hiring skips. If you cannot find the information you need below please call us on 0871 2884 733 or email
info@wts-skiphire.co.uk.
Q: What can I put in the skip?
A: brick, concrete, hardcore, household waste, wood, metals and spoil.
Q: What should I NOT put in the skip?
A: You should not put electrical appliances, liquid waste, tyres, paint cans, clinical/medical waste, florescent tubes, batteries, plasterboard (max 10% of load) hazardous/toxic material gas cylinders or asbestos into standard uncovered skips.
Q: How much waste should I put in the skip?
A: Skips should be level filled - do not overfill above the sides of the skips - overloaded skips are dangerous as waste material may fall out and can make uplifting the skip impossible.
Q: Is it safe to burn waste in the skip?
A: Fires in skips are dangerous and illegal, and the repair or replacement of a skip could cost the Hirer up to £2000 if the skip is damaged or misused.
Q: Who is responsible for the skip when it is on-site?
A: The Hirer. All skips sited on private property are sited at the hirers own risk. Whilst we endeavour to take every care and attention when servicing our client's sites, we cannot be held responsible for damage, how so ever caused. Skip wagons can weigh up to 16tonne when they are fully laden - Please be aware that many tarmac, slabbed, paved or concreted driveways may crack or sink under this pressure. The hirer is also responsible for providing lights and cones to make the skips safe and visible.
Q: How do I get a road licence for a skip?
A: You need to apply to your Local Authority. Most Councils will charge a small premium for applying for a road licence. In many areas we can apply for the permit on your behalf.
Click here to apply for a permit.
Q: How long does it take to get a permit?
A: Permit applications can take anything up to 7 working days to be processed by the relevant authority.
Q: Where can I find the latest information on waste guidelines and regulations?
A:Â Visit www.environment-agency.co.uk or call our adviceline on TEL |
