Tips on Responsible Skip Hire

Hiring a skip can be extremely useful to those looking for a little bit of extra storage space for their waste. With a range of sizes and applications, from miniature 2 yard skips all the way up 40-yard roll-offs, you can be sure there is a perfect skip for your next job. However, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure you’re making the most out of your skip and keeping on the right side of the law.

In not doing so, you may put yourself at risk of your rubbish not being collected or even being landed with a hefty fine. With this in mind, here are some of our top tips to help you use your skip properly in the Malvern and Worcester areas.

Accepted materials
Skips can be a real boon for a variety of waste disposal jobs. If you’re working on a building site or home renovation, materials that may become surplus from these jobs, such as wood, metal, bricks and a range of other general building waste can be easily stored in your chosen skip.

Skips can also take other products such as soil and garden vegetation for those looking to get rid of their waste after tidying up their backyard. The great benefit of throwing all of your waste into a skip is that you won’t need to pick through pick through and separate it as your chosen skip hire company will do all the hard work for you, ensuring your waste is put to the best possible use.

Unaccepted materials
Although skips can be a great time and energy saver, it should be noted that there are some materials that need to be dealt with differently and should not be disposed of in your skip.

These materials are seen by most councils as hazardous to human health and the environment, so it is imperative they are dealt with in a safe way. Items such as fridges, TVs, fluorescent tube lighting and other common household items can contain a range of harmful chemicals so they should be disposed of by a specialist. This also goes for materials such as dangerous asbestos and other harmful chemicals that might be found on the job.

If you’re unsure what can and cannot go into a skip, it’s important to ask your local council what constitutes hazardous waste, or even better, speak to the specialists at your chosen skip hire company.

Best practice for skip use
If your skip is stationed in a driveway or another off-road location, you won’t have to worry about attaining a skip hire licence. However, in a public area, it is a necessity to ensure you have your permit from the council – luckily, a skip hire company will usually help you with this issue.

It’s also important to use your skip properly. Never overfill the container and stack your waste effectively to minimise the chances of your rubbish falling out onto the pavement.

Quality skip hire with Go Greener
Skip hire can be really helpful for those bigger jobs that create a sizeable amount of waste. If you’re in need of quality skip hire, work with the best at Go Greener. With our wide range of skip sizes and our ethical waste disposal ethos, you can be happy that your rubbish is being put to good use.

For more information, check out our website or give us a call on 01886 832590.