Reliable skip hire in Lerwick.

This depends on where the skip will be positioned. You will only require a skip permit when it is put on public property, such as a road, pavement or grass verge. You will not require a permit if the skip will be on private property, like a drive or within your company premises.

If you do have to get a permit, we will arrange this on your behalf as part of the service. Just let us know during the order process, and then we can make the required arrangements with the local authority. They do charge a fee for the permit, so if you can position your skip on private land, you will save some pounds.

If you are looking for a low-cost skip to dispose of some domestic rubbish, a mini skip could be just the thing you need. With a choice of either a 2 or 3 cubic yard capacity (based on your location), the mini skip is a cost-effective waste disposal solution to handle many jobs.

The mini skip can fit on the smallest of drives but can equally be situated on the side of the street, subject to receiving a skip permit from the council.

Although most commonly hired by domestic customers, the mini skip can even tackle smaller commercial jobs.

The RORO (roll-on roll-off) is a huge container that can be used to get rid of huge amounts of waste materials. Predominantly, these type of containers are used for industrial purposes. Having said that, household clients may also order them. You have to look at the area they occupy, since they measure between 20 to 40 cubic yards. Because of this, they must only be hired for light waste like plastics, wood and cardboard, and are not suitable for the disposal of dirt and hardcore.

This is amongst the most common questions people have about our skip hire service. The main thing to consider is that you can load your skip with a wide variety of different materials. After all, there are so many kinds of waste that can result from garden projects, building work and home clearances.

Some of the most common things that we pick up in skips include soil, wood, tree trimmings, cabinets, baths, and various household items.

There are also some waste materials that you are not allowed to discard in the skip. This can include any electronic objects (refrigerators, televisions or computers for example), car tyres, asbestos sheets, plasterboard and paint. They are all regarded as hazardous waste materials, and getting rid of them must comply with a completely different procedure to ensure they do not cause harm to the environment.

When you have finished with your skip, we come and get it. It will be taken to a waste transfer facility either in or local to Lerwick where we will segregate the waste into its composite types (timber, plastics, rubble, etc.). By separating the rubbish, we can reuse and recycle as much of it as possible.

It usually is a good idea to be in when anyone delivers anything to your property. That enables you to make sure there is access for the delivery, plus the skip can be placed precisely where you want it.

The same thing goes if you have a business. If there is a gate or security, it might not be possible to get a skip delivered if you are not there.

Nonetheless, if it is unavoidable and the access is not a problem, you do not have to be there when the skip is being delivered.

As well as delivering skips and containers to Lerwick, we can also deliver to other towns and villages within Shetland. Through our network of regional and national skip companies, we offer a totally nationwide service. So whether you require a skip delivering to a house or business premises in Lerwick, %OTHER1% or %OTHER2%, we have got it covered.

To offer a complete skip hire and waste management service in locations across the UK, we work with a number of local and nationwide companies. This enables us to cover the whole of the UK and helps to guarantee we can supply customers with the most cost effective and dependable skip hire service.

Unfortunately not. You can only fill up the skip up to the level load mark. Piling rubbish up above this line makes it dangerous to transport, and you might be asked to remove the extra waste before your skip can be removed. This includes using doors, sheets of wood or other materials to increase the skip height. Again, this makes transportation of the skip hazardous and can also make it overweight.

Hiring a skip shouldn’t be difficult. That is why we have made the order procedure as easy as possible. First, enter your delivery postcode to look at the range of skips we are able to deliver to Lerwick. Select the size you want to order, and confirm whether it is going to be located on private property. Type in your details and then make payment using our secure payment platform.

Once your order is complete, we will send you a confirmation email with your order details. You can then sit back and relax while we take care of the rest.

When your skip is ordered, we will try our very best to deliver it for you on a day that best suits you. We can normally offer you a following day delivery service for orders made prior to 3pm on Monday to Friday. This is subject to having the skip on private property, as to go on public property (such as a highway), you will need to obtain a skip permit which may take a couple of days to organise.

As a result of many factors that could impact our service, we can never guarantee an exact delivery time. Having said that, we will always aim to let you know whether you can anticipate it to be delivered within a morning or afternoon slot.

Electrical products such as television sets, freezers, refrigerators, computers, monitors and hoovers are classed as a hazardous waste stream and so should not be thrown in your skip. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 dictates that electrical items should be separated from other waste. This helps ensure that they can be reused, recycled and disposed of in the safest and most environmentally friendly way.

Getting a skip with a drop down door can make loading rubbish into it much easier. This is especially the case with hefty waste materials such as soil or concrete, which can then be loaded straight into the skip with a wheelbarrow. It can also make loading up big bulky objects like pieces of furniture a lot easier as well.

The majority of skip containers can be provided with a drop down door, but this will sometimes depend on location and availability. Let us know when making your booking if a drop door is needed, and we will do our absolute best to provide this.

The builders skip may refer to either the 8 or 6 cubic yard skip. They are the largest skips that can be used to dispose of substantial building waste materials such as rock, concrete, rubble or soil.

The builder’s skip is great for a wide array of projects. Whether you are getting an extension built, renovating your bathroom or clearing the shed, these big containers will often be the most cost-effective choice available.

You can generally hire the skip for up to a fortnight from the day that it is delivered to you. To ensure the pick up will be as convenient as possible, you have the option of giving a preferred collection time when you make your order.

Otherwise, simply tell us when you’ve finished loading up the skip, and we will arrange to pick up sooner – in the majority of circumstances, it will be the next working day.

It may take a little while longer to collect your skip during busy periods, however we will always try to be there as quickly as possible.

Skips are offered in a selection of different sizes to suit various waste disposal needs. Each container is measured by volume, generally in cubic yards. The smallest of which is the 2 cubic yard skip, often referred to as the mini skip. It can hold roughly 25 bin bags of rubbish, which is perfect for small household tasks.

The next size up is the 4 cubic yard skip, which can be used to hold around 35 black bags of waste. This skip is roughly the size of a smallish car and is sometimes described as a midi skip. The 4 yard is a great choice for shed clearances and home refurbishment jobs.

Should you have a more substantial waste disposal task to tackle, the builder’s skip may be the most suitable choice. These come in both 6 and 8 cubic yard sizes. As the name indicates, these are the most typical sizes hired by builders for construction waste, including clay and rubble. But they can just as well be hired for household waste such as old furniture or bathroom suites.

We can also provide 10-16 yard skips and commercial 20-40 yard roll-on roll-off containers. For more info on all the different skip sizes we have available, click on the link below.

Guide to skip sizes

The price of hiring a skip in Lerwick will depend on the size of skip you need. The cheapest skip available is the 2 cubic yard mini skip, which is suited to small DIY jobs and general tidyups. If you need a larger skip, such as an 8 yd builders skip, it will naturally cost a bit more. The price will also increase if you want to have your skip on the highway, since you will require a permit, which the local authority charge a fee for.