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Are there any access issues for skip lorries? As a guide, your drive or skip location needs to be 2.75 metres wide (9 ft.), and bear in mind that the weight of a skip lorry is at least 7.5 tonnes so the ground needs to be durable enough to endure that sort of pressure. If your dedicated area is not feasible then the skip may need to be put on the road which will require a skip permit. Will a skip damage my driveway? Soft tarmac and block paved driveways can occasionally be marked or damaged when placing skips on them; heavier skips require stabilising equipment which could also potentially cause damage. This can normally be avoided by placing scaffold planks or larger pieces of wood where the skip is to be positioned. Do I need a skip permit or license? If you're putting a skip on a public road or pavement you will need a skip permit (sometimes called a skip license). Failure to do so could lead to your skip being removed before you've even used it and more than likely lead to a fine. Skip permits are issued by councils and on average take 3-4 days to arrange with a maximum duration of 7 days, so if you're hiring a skip make sure to allow some extra time for this in your planning. How long can I hire a skip for? The length of time you need to book a skip for is usually flexible depending on the supplier, as is the pick-up date. However if the skip is located on the street make sure that your permit and any other parking suspension fee is in place for that duration. What happens to the rubbish I put in a skip ? When collected, your waste will be taken to our own site waste transfer station where we are able to separate most mixed waste streams and make them ready for waste recycling or energy generation.
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