When it comes to decluttering or renovating your home, hiring a skip is a cost-effective and efficient solution for waste disposal. However, the cost of hiring a skip can add up quickly if you don’t plan your waste removal in advance.
There are a few great ways to ensure you are only hiring a skip for exactly what you need and don’t end up with too much or not enough!
We’ve put together some practical tips on how you can ensure you keep the cost of hiring a skip to a minimum.
Consider How Much Waste You Will Have
Before hiring a skip, carefully evaluate the amount and type of waste you need to dispose of.
By accurately assessing your needs, you can avoid renting a skip that is too small which means extra cost for hiring another skip at a later date. You also want to avoid hiring too large of a skip as you will be wasting money on unused space.
Plan ahead and estimate the size of the skip you’ll require based on the volume and type of waste materials.
Separate Your Waste Streams
When using a skip, it’s essential to maximize its capacity. One way to achieve this is by sorting and separating your waste materials.
By organising items such as metal, wood, plastic, and general waste, you can optimise space and potentially reduce the number of skips required.
Some skip hire companies may even accept certain materials free of charge or at a discounted rate, further reducing your disposal costs.
The main waste streams that should be separated are:
- General waste
- Cardboard and paper
- Wood
- Metals
- Garden waste
- Inert waste (soil, sand, concrete, etc.)
If you have a good volume of any of the above waste, you can even opt for a separate man in a van collection. This could be cheaper and saves room in your skip for your bulky general waste.
Organise Your Time
When arranging skip hire, discuss rental period options to best suit your specific needs.
Carefully plan your project timeline and discuss your requirements with the skip hire company.
By avoiding unnecessary extensions or early returns, you can save money on additional rental charges.
It’s also important to plan in advance as the best-priced company may not have the correct delivery availability if you leave it too late to book!
Check Where You Can Place Your Skip
If you don’t have enough space on your property for the skip and need to place it on the public road, you may require a skip permit from your local council.
Skip permits come with additional fees. So it’s important to check the regulations and costs if you do require a permit.
Alternatively, if you have available space, consider placing the skip within your property boundaries to avoid these extra charges.
Skips can be placed on a driveway or even a front garden if there is space for the driver to safely deliver.
Make sure you place some protection down if you are requesting delivery to your driveway in case the weight of the skip causes damage.
Hire From A Local Company
Your local skip hire companies will be able to offer you the best rates and will be the most flexible when it comes to hire periods and discounts for recyclable waste.
It’s also important to make sure you are hiring a skip from a reputable waste company.
Not only is it better for the environment for your waste to be recycled properly, but it is also your legal obligation to ensure that is it disposed of properly.
To discuss your skip hire options with our experienced team, get in touch with our team today.