Affordable Skip Hire in Harwich
With skips available in many sizes, ordering skip hire in Harwich couldn’t be simpler. Whether you’re aiming to clear out the attic, tidy the back garden, renovate your property or have a whole house clearance to tackle, we’re confident to have the best solution.
Whether you are looking for a small skip through to a big builders’ skip, our low-cost choices will ensure you can clear your rubbish quickly, easily and without needing to break your budget! All of the waste collected will be transferred to nearby and fully licenced waste recycling centres, where it will be sorted and recycled.
What are the advantages of using a skip?
A skip is a fantastic option for all kinds of waste disposal requirements. You could be cleaning your shed, sorting out the loft, giving the garden an overhaul or just planning to reclaim space in your home. Hiring a skip helps you get rid of this waste quickly and conveniently without having to go through multiple trips to your local recycling centre.
If you are looking for a low-cost and reliable skip hire service in Harwich, we are here to help. We can provide skip hire for projects big and small, and we are experienced with hiring to both residential and industrial clients.
We will deliver a skip to your home or company premises across Harwich, and also the nearby areas. Which means that you can trust our very competitive skip hire service to meet your requirements wherever you are based.
Our objective is to ensure that choosing a skip through us is hassle-free and dependable. We provide a very simple online booking system that enables clients to pick from a comprehensive range of skip sizes, and we can often organise delivery to you the next working day if required.
If you’re not sure where to start when hiring a skip, the guide below strives to answer the questions you may have. Whether it’s knowing which skip best fits your requirements, how long you may hire it, or perhaps what you can put in it, let’s get you in the know before you place an order.
Harwich Skip Hire FAQs
Will you deliver to other areas in Essex?
As well as delivering our range of skips to Harwich, we also deliver to other towns and villages throughout Essex. Through our network of regional and national waste management companies, we offer a totally nationwide service. So whether you need a skip delivering to a house or business premises in Harwich, Grays or Halstead, we have got you covered.
What is a builder’s skip?
The term builder’s skip can refer to two different sizes – the 6 yard and the 8 cubic yard skip. The name originates from the fact that these are the most frequent sizes that are hired by general builders and tradespeople.
These substantial containers are suitable for numerous domestic and business jobs. They are the biggest skip sizes which can be used for hefty builders waste such as dirt, stone and bricks.
How big is a roll-on roll-off container?
Roll-on roll-off (RORO) containers are big industrial scale skips that are used primarily in the commercial sector. These come in 20-40 cubic yards, making them excellent for companies that generate large quantities of waste materials.
Is it okay to load the skip above the level load line?
It is vital to not overfill a skip. You must not pass the level load line that is shown on the side of the skip. If the skip is overloaded, it becomes very unsafe to move. Which means that when you overload the skip, you may be required to remove the surplus rubbish. No matter how secure you think the skip is, it can not be collected if overloaded. This includes using doors or other large flat pieces to build up around the rubbish. This can be dangerous and is prohibited.
Do I need approval to get a skip delivered on the street in Harwich?
Ideally, you want to have the skip dropped on to a hard surface area. For anyone who is carrying out a domestic job, then a drive is going to be perfect. When it is a commercial job, then a car park or business premises is the ideal solution. On the other hand, when neither option is available, the street or grass verge might be your only option. As this is public property, you will have to obtain a permit from your local council. This is called a skip permit, and will be necessary for a skip to be positioned on the street, grass verge as well as other public property in Harwich. If this is required, we will arrange for the permit to be granted for you. An additional charge, paid to the local council, will be added to the cost of your skip.
What skip sizes have got a drop door?
Using a skip that has a drop down door makes loading waste into it so much easier. This is especially true with hefty materials such as garden soil or stone, which can then be walked into the skip using a wheelbarrow. It may also make disposing of large bulky items such as pieces of furniture much easier as well.
Most skip containers can be provided with a drop down door, however this may sometimes depend upon area and availability. Let us know when you place your online order if a door is needed, and we will do our very best to supply this.
Who will deliver my skip?
As we offer a nationwide skip hire service, we use a comprehensive network of verified and approved businesses. These vary from small local skip hire businesses to nationwide waste management service providers. Our service providers are vetted to ensure they satisfy our high customer service and environmental requirements.
What will happen to the waste in the skip?
Once you have finished with your skip, we will come and pick it up. It will be taken to a waste recycling station in or local to Harwich where we sort the waste into its composite types (timber, metal, rubble, etc.). By separating the waste materials, we can recycle as much of it as possible.
Do I need to be at home when my skip is going to be delivered?
No, you do not need to be at home when we deliver the skip. So long as we are able to access where you need it positioned, we can take care of it all.
In case you are not likely to be at home, just let us have any relevant delivery instructions when placing the order. For example, you may want the skip to be located on a particular part of the driveway. Or you may want to be sure that the skip doesn’t block entry to your garage.
Whatever the situation may be, simply tell us when ordering, and we will ensure your instructions will be passed to the lorry driver.
What size skips do you deliver?
When it comes to hiring a skip in Harwich, you will have various options to select from, ranging from 2 to 40 cubic yards in capacity.
The 2 cubic yard skip, sometimes called the mini skip, will be the smallest choice available. This compact skip is great for modest home clearances and DIY work.
Our next available size is the 4 yard midi skip, which can contain the equivalent of approximately 35-40 bin bags of waste.
After the midi are the builder’s skips, that are available in either 6 or 8 cubic yards. These represent the most popular sizes hired, as building contractors and tradespeople frequently use them. However their big capacity also makes them suitable for household clearances including bulky items such as pieces of furniture and beds.
We will offer 10, 12, 14 and 16 cubic yard skips for anyone with even bigger rubbish disposal requirements. These containers are only suitable for lightweight materials, so they can’t be used to get rid of garden soil or concrete.
For additional information regarding the various skip sizes available, including proportions, have a look at our help guide to skip sizes.
When will my skip be delivered?
When your skip is ordered, we will try our best to deliver it to you on a date that suits you. We will usually offer you a following day delivery service for orders made before 3pm on Monday to Friday. This is subject to having your skip placed on private property, since to go on public property (such as a highway), you need to gain a skip permit which will take a couple of days to arrange.
As a result of numerous factors that could impact our service, we can never promise a precise delivery time. Having said that, we will always aim to inform you whether you can expect it to be delivered within a morning or afternoon slot.
What types of waste materials am I allowed to put in my skip?
Prior to ordering a skip, it is important to ensure that the sort of waste you intend to discard is actually allowed to go in the skip. Some objects and materials must be kept separate and are not allowed to be mixed with general waste. This is a legal requirement that aims to help protect the environment.
A few examples of waste types you could put in your skip include home goods like pieces of furniture, floor tiles, cabinets, garden waste and clothing. You may also use a skip to throw out building and demolition rubbish, such as wood, dirt, rubble, metals and concrete.
Some examples of forbidden items include electrical products, tyres, paint, chemical substances, batteries and asbestos. These are all classed as hazardous waste and therefore have to be disposed of separately from your general rubbish.
What is the cost of skip hire in Harwich?
This depends on the skip size you will need and if you require a council permit. As you would expect, the smallest skip (the 2 yard mini skip) will be the least expensive option. The most expensive and biggest option is the 40 cubic yard RORO container, which is used mainly in business settings. To obtain an instant quote for skip hire in Harwich, enter your delivery postcode into the search box above.
How much waste will the mini skip hold?
If you are searching for a cheap skip to get rid of some domestic waste, the mini skip could be just the thing you need. With a choice of either a 2 or 3 yard capacity (based on area), the mini skip is a cost-effective rubbish disposal option to take on many jobs.
The mini skip can fit on the smallest of driveways but can also be located on the side of the street, subject to getting a skip permit.
Although most commonly hired by residential customers, the mini skip can also tackle small commercial jobs.
How long am I able to keep a skip for?
You can in most cases keep the skip for as many as 2 weeks from your delivery date. It is possible to provide a preferred collection day when you place your order. Otherwise, you can tell us once you have finished, and then we will arrange the collection. In most cases, this will be the next working day, although it can occasionally take a bit longer over busy times.
Can I dispose of electronic products in my skip?
As a result of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013, electric products have to be kept separate from general waste to get recycled or disposed of safely. This includes all electric products including cookers, monitors, toasters, laptops and even hairdryers.
How can I order a skip in Harwich?
Hiring a skip should not be hard. That is why we have made the order procedure as simple as possible. First, type in your delivery postcode to view all the different skip sizes we are able to deliver to Harwich. Choose which size you would like to order, and confirm whether it is going to be dropped on your own property. Type in your information and make payment using our secure payment platform.
As soon as your order is done, we will send a confirmation email with all your booking information. You can then sit back and relax while we handle the rest.
Other areas covered include Grays, Halstead, Southminster, Basildon, Loughton, Corringham, Theydon Bois and Wivenhoe.
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