How Long Can I Keep a Hired Skip?
When you book a skip with Zero Waste, we make sure you benefit from a flexible and easy approach to the hiring process. And that’s not to mention the extremely competitive pricing!
One of the most common questions customers ask us just during the quote process is how long they can keep a hired skip for. The simple answer is, it depends. We will ask you how long you need a skip for, and how can we make sure that you get the best deal. If you need to keep it for longer, just ask us!
However, how long you keep the hired skip for could depend on factors outside of our, and your control, such as council regulations. Here are some quick notes below to bring you up to speed with what we mean.
How long can you keep a skip outside your house?
Local regulations can have an impact on how long a builders skip or hired skip can be kept on outside your house. For example, some local authorities have restrictions on the number of days a skip can be kept on a public road and could even have limitations on the type and size of skip that can be used.
When you arrange a skip hire with Zero Waste, we can advise you on what the rules might be in your local area before you book.
How long you want to keep the hired skip will also be influenced by different factors. For example, the type of waste, local laws (as discussed), the skip’s size, and what your budget is. We know very well that building projects often overrun, as do house clearances.
The size of the skip also relates to how long you want to keep it. It probably goes without saying, but as larger skips can hold more waste, you might be keeping it for longer until you fill it up.
The type of waste you want to dispose in the hired skip is important, because some materials are deemed hazardous and must be disposed of differently. For instance, asbestos and batteries require special handling and must be disposed of at designated facilities, while electronic waste must be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
Again, simply ask us for advice when you need it, and we can help.
Our average skip length hire
We decided to look back over customer data, and it appears that on average, a hired skip is typically be kept for one to two weeks. This usually provides the time for most of our customer or companies to gather and dispose of their waste.
However, we know everyone is different which is why we have a flexible approach to how long customers can hire builder’s skips from us… and appreciate that the time frame can depending on the skip’s size, the type of waste, and local regulations.
The pros and cons to hiring a skip for a longer length of time
Hiring a skip for longer than you might expect can come with pros and cons. The most obvious benefit is that it gives you more time to collect and dispose of waste, especially for larger projects.
However, keeping a hired skip for a longer period also has drawbacks. It could end up costing you more and having a skip on your property for an extended period of time can be unsightly and obstruct access.
Making the most of your skip hire
To make the most of the hiring period of a skip, proper waste management is important. This might mean that you sort waste into recyclable and non-recyclable materials and safely disposing of hazardous waste – ask us for how to best approach this.
It is also important to plan the project to prevent overloading the skip. Overloading can cause the skip to become unstable and might mean we need to take items out before removing it or need to remove it earlier than expected.
When hiring a skip, it’s crucial find out what the local regulations are, including restrictions on the type and size of skip that can be used and the number of days a skip can be kept on public roads.
If you decide to use the Zero Waste Group skip hire service, we guarantee it will be a convenient and efficient way to manage waste. Our experienced team provide all the help you need, from choosing the right sized skip to delivering it on time and collecting it promptly.
Our flexible skip hire periods, commitment to customer satisfaction, as well as responsible waste management, make us a reliable choice for homeowners, contractors, or businesses.
