Commercial skip hire is necessary when businesses or organisations need to quickly and efficiently manage and dispose of large amounts of waste. It’s crucial during construction, renovation, or demolition – or any project which generates a lot of waste.
In many cases, hiring a commercial skip can ensure that businesses can maintain a clean and organised site and be sure that they are meeting proper disposal standards and regulations. This is also true for one-off jobs such as an office refurbishment, for example.
At KCM, we offer various-sized commercial skips for hire that accommodate different waste volumes. This makes them a convenient solution for businesses dealing with large amounts of waste. Find out more about when commercial skip hire could be a good choice for your business below.
What Is Commercial Skip Hire?
Commercial skip hire provides businesses and industries with large skips to quickly and efficiently remove and dispose of waste. Whether it’s waste generated from construction, renovations, or other projects – a commercial skip offers the capacity to hold large amounts of waste and to help keep sites clear and safe.
Depending on local regulations, permits may be required from the local authority or private landowners if skips are to be placed on public land i.e. road, pathway, or pavement. If the skip is to be placed on a commercial property controlled by your company, a permit may not be necessary.
What Can You Put in a Commercial Skip?
There are lots of things that you can put in a commercial skip. However, there are also items that are prohibited items.
For example, the following items must not be put in skips, commercial or not:
- Oil
- Asbestos
- Solvents
- Clinical waste
- Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
- Personal data (inc hard drives etc.)
As long as items are non-hazardous or confidential, and not included within the list above, they can be placed in a commercial skip.
At KCM, we facilitate the removal of the items listed above as a separate service. Please contact us for more information.
Commercial Skip Sizes
The size of the skip required depends on the amount of waste you estimate creating.
At KCM, we have the following skip sizes available. These can be used for small commercial purposes to much larger scale jobs:
- 6 Yard Skip
- 8 Yard Skip
- 12 Yard Skip
- 14 Yard Skip
Cost of Commercial Skip Hire
The cost of commercial skip hire can vary massively. This depends on the company you choose, the size, location, the length of time you require the skip, and frequency of delivery and collection.
We recommend that you do your research and choose a reputable waste management company. They should be environmentally conscious and have the necessary qualifications, permits, and experience.
Examples of When You May Need Commercial Skip Hire
Commercial skips can be used by various industries and organisations as a cost-effective and convenient way of disposing of rubbish and waste. Examples include:
Office Refits
An office re-fit may involve knocking down walls and changing the entire layout. This may mean a commercial skip would be ideal to quickly and efficiently remove construction waste.
It may also involve the removal of built-in cupboards, shelving etc. as well as the removal of office furniture that is no longer fit for purpose. These can all be safely and quickly disposed of in a commercial skip.
Site Clearances
Commercial skip hire is ideal for site clearances as it can accommodate various types of bulky waste.
Hiring a commercial skip for site clearances streamlines the cleanup process. This saves time and money, whilst contributing to responsible waste disposal practices.
Construction Companies
Construction projects accumulate a lot of waste and a lot of different types of waste.
As these waste materials build up quickly, it’s important to ensure they are moved quickly and safely to allow a construction site to maintain its health and safety standards and to progress the project quickly and efficiently.
Ongoing Large Volumes of Waste
As with construction sites, the need for ongoing removal of waste is important for other industrial businesses such as factories etc. where the waste will be continuous.
Commercial skip hire can be the quickest and most cost-efficient way to dispose of waste and promote good waste disposal practices.
Our Reliable Nationwide Commercial Skip Hire Services
At KCM, we have lengthy experience and commitment to environmentally responsible waste management. This means that we are the top choice for waste management and disposal nationwide.
Whether you need a commercial skip for a one-off project, or are in need of continual support, we can provide the service you need.
Contact our team today to find out how we can help your business.