Spring is looming which often triggers the nation to get rid of all the unwanted belongings collected over the last 12 months. Whether it’s in homes, businesses, schools or factories, the better weather is known to create an urge for clearance.
However, depending on how serious the clear out is, it may need for more than a dustbin.
Skips are the ideal solution when it comes to de-cluttering your property but there are still some frequently asked questions upon acquiring this service. Here is a run down of some of the most common questions asked when acquiring skip services.
How Do I Choose the Right Skip Size?
This is kind of like asking ‘How do I find the right car?’ it’s down to the needs and what it’s being use for. If it’s a clear out of fewer items but of larger size, such as furniture, a larger skip will be required, but if it’s paperwork and general waste, then a smaller size may suffice.
Many companies have a size guide and will provide advice depending on the needs of their customers, but it’s always helpful to know what type of clear out is going to be underway.
Where Can I Put a Skip?
There are some general rules regarding the placement of a skip including;
Not blocking an emergency exit
Not blocking public entrances
Accessible for collection
Public land placement requires a permit from the Local Authority
Convenient place for filling
It comes down to common sense but there ensuring that a skip doesn’t cause inconvenience for others, or damage to public property is of the highest importance.
What Can Be Put in a Skip?
To ensure there is no cross contamination of hazardous chemicals and the maximum amount of waste can be recycled, it’s important to know what can be put in a skip and what needs separate disposal.
This guide created by A&A Skip Hire is a great example of understanding what waste is acceptable for your skip.
What Happens to My Waste?
A responsible skip hire company will aim to recycle as much of the contents of a skip as possible to help meet the Government standards of reducing the content’s in landfill – including garden waste, wood, plastics and metals. The HSE have a really useful guide on general waste disposal which can be applied to skips; you can read their guide here.
The rest of the waste will be disposed in the most environmentally sound way as possible, making it even more crucial that items that shouldn’t be included aren’t.
So, apart of pricing and sizing, everything to know about hiring a skip is right here. Look out for the above when choosing a company can ensure that all of your waste is in appropriate hands.
