Frequently Asked Questions about Skips Bins & Skip Hire

Why hire a skip bin?

When you have more rubbish than can fit in your wheelie bin (or bins) then a good option for rubbish removal is to hire a skip bin. Skip bins are also great for building and renovation waste which most councils will not accept in their bins. Learn about the different sorts of skip available and which is best suited to your next rubbish removal job?...

What waste materials can be placed in a Skip Bin?

All sorts of waste materials can be placed in a skip bin for waste disposal. Anything that is not hazardous can be disposed of, including unwanted household items like furniture, clothes, books, magazines, white goods and electrical appliances, beds, mattresses, crockery, kitchenware, tools and toys. Steel skip bins are also the best way to dispose of building and renovation waste like bricks, concrete, timber, plasterboard, soil, aggregates, and green waste from gardening and landscaping. Find out more about waste types for skip bins by reading more here...

What Size Skip Bin do I Need?

I love this question and have spent much time writing answers to this question in lots of different articles about all sorts of different types of waste. At the first level, the answer to this question should be don't get a skip bin that is too small in size. If you get a bin that is too small and then you have to get another one then that will be very frustrating for you and will lead to you spending more than if you had allowed for an extra cubic meter or two of waste. Learn more about sizing the volume of waste you have by reading this page...

What is the standard skip hire period?

The standard hire period varies from location to location and depot to depot. We recommend that you read the service descriptions carefully to be sure what the hire period is as they generally vary from 3 to 7-days. If you look hard enough you may even find bins with a 14-day hire period. You will also see that most depot also offer additional daily bin hire for those projects that need the bin for longer periods. Find out more about skip bin hire periods...

What is the best way to hire a skip bin for hire?

Booking one of our skip bins online is very easy and gives you the opportunity to make the best choice of which skip bin is going to be most suitable for your project. If you are unsure of what would be best for your rubbish removal job then give us a call and one of our friendly, helpful staff will listen to what you are planning to do and will offer assistance and guidance to help you make the best choice. If you need a skip bin at short notice give us a call because we will do our best to organize your bin as soon as it is possible to get it delivered. Find out more about hiring skip bins by reading more here...

Does someone need to be on-site when the skip bin is delivered?

If you have booked and paid for your skip bin online then it is not necessary to be on-site for the delivery. All you need to do is tell us in your delivery preferences where you would like the skip bin place and we can do the rest. Find out more about the delivery, pick-up and logistics of skip bin hire at this page...