Choosing the right skip hire company

Skip hire in Cardiff can be a fairly simple process, as long as you opt to inquire with a good company. With offerings like instant quotes and skip hire cardiff you are usually able to arrange to skip hire within the next working day! Depending on the type of skip, you should determine how long you are going to need it and what type of skip is appropriate to you. There are a wide range of waste skips as well as different levels of service to suit your requirements, especially if you are unable to find space for the skip on your property. This is where something like a “wait & load” service comes in handy as you fill the skip as skip lorry waits, removing the need for any permits & dedicated space for the skip!

There are a few considerations you should make when deciding on what size skip to hire. You should always consider the reasons why you need the skip as well as the location of where your skip is going to be. Most people don’t think about where the skip is going to go and are shocked when they are hit with on-road permits as they weren’t expecting additional charges. Realise how you are going to use your skip and where you can viably keep it.

1. Think about the size – You should ask yourself, how much waste do you need to get rid of? As a general rule of thumb, it’s always good to overestimate the size of the skip as it will never hurt to have more space to throw your rubbish out. This being said, you should be aware of the location you are storing your skip since space restrictions come into place when you think about having bigger skips on your property. Of course, public highway permits are always an option so don’t let that put you off. Keep in mind that overloading skips are illegal so always be aware of how you are throwing your waste away.

2. Think about the location. If you are living in the middle of a city, need to do work on a block of flats and you don’t have access to a driveway, then you might have to re-consider your how you use your space since you won’t be able to place your skip on private property. If your skip is on a public highway, then you will have to obtain an on-road permit from the local authorities/council. This can be arranged by Caerphilly Skips, taking a cumbersome and boring job out of your hands. Caerphilly’s permit application service comes to you at no extra cost as we aim to provide the easiest skip hire service!

3. Understand what you can throw away. Most customers needing skip hire understand what they are allowed to discard whereas some may not know due to a lack of general knowledge. As a rule of thumb, any hazardous waste needs to be disposed of with other methods as you should only put non-hazardous waste in a skip. You also can’t put fridges, freezers, tires, TV’s, batteries or anything else that may cause a hazard. If you have any doubts or questions, then you should always a contact your local council or the team at Caerphilly Skips so that they can advise you on the best way to dispose of your waste.