How Do I Know What Size Skip To Hire In Dorset?

If you're planning on undertaking a home renovation project, clearing out a garden, or simply decluttering your home, hiring a skip may be the ideal solution for getting rid of unwanted waste. Skip Hire Dorset is a professional skip hire company located in Dorset, South West England, ready to assist with all your waste management needs. But how do you know what size skip to hire? Where is it going to be placed on your property? What type of waste can you throw in it? This article aims to answer these and other questions for you.

Skip Hire Dorset

Skip Hire Dorset is a skip hire company based in Dorset, South West England, catering to both commercial and residential clients. With over 20 years of experience, we are a reputable company offering a range of skip sizes, from small skips for household waste to large skips suitable for commercial use.

Our team of friendly and knowledgeable professionals is dedicated to providing you with excellent customer service and ensuring your waste disposal needs are fully met. We operate seven days a week, and our prices are competitive, which means you won't have to worry about breaking the bank when you hire a skip from us.

Waste

The first thing to consider when hiring a skip is what kind of waste you will be disposing of. There are different types of waste, which are classified into four main categories:

• General Waste Household waste, including furniture, plastics, metals, and timber.
• Green Waste Garden waste, such as grass, leaves, branches, and shrubs.
• Construction and Demolition Waste Includes bricks, concrete, and tiles.
• Hazardous Waste Chemicals, asbestos, and electrical appliances.

It's essential to understand what type of waste you are disposing of as this determines the type of skip you will need.

Skip Sizes

Skip sizes refer to the capacity of the skip in cubic yards. The amount of waste you have should always determine the size of the skip you need. At Skip Hire Dorset, we offer the following skip sizes:

• 2-yard skips Suitable for small household projects like clearing out a garden or loft.
• 4-yard skips Ideal for small home renovation projects and kitchen refurbishments.
• 6-yard skips Suitable for larger renovation projects, garden clearances, and bathroom refurbishments.
• 8-yard skips Ideal for larger home improvement projects or bulky waste removal.
• 10-yard skips Perfect for commercial use, suitable for lightweight materials and bulky items.
• 12-yard skips Suitable for commercial or industrial use for bulky and lightweight materials.

It's essential to choose the right skip size to avoid overfilling the skip or needing to rent a second one for your project, which can become more expensive.

Skip Placement

Before hiring a skip, you need to consider where you will place it. Skips can be placed in different locations, depending on your property and the skip size. Typically, a skip is placed on the driveway or the road outside your property, but if you don't have a driveway, it can be placed on the pavement, with a permit from your local council.

It's essential to consider the size of the skip, the access to your property, and any obstacles that may hinder placement, such as low-hanging branches, gates or walls.

Waste Restrictions

Different types of waste are restricted and cannot be placed in skips due to their harmful effects on the environment or the difficulty of the treatment process. The following items cannot be placed in skips:

• Fridges and Freezers These need to be disposed of separately, as they require specialist treatment.
• Hazardous Materials As previously mentioned, these include asbestos, fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, and chemicals.
• Electrical appliances These include televisions, laptops, and other electrical devices.

The above items will need to be disposed of through the relevant disposal method and not in a skip.

Conclusion

By now, you should have a better understanding of what size skip to hire in Dorset. Hiring a skip from a reputable company like Skip Hire Dorset ensures that the waste you are disposing of is taken care of responsibly and without any hassle. Our friendly team is always on hand to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

At Skip Hire Dorset, our prices are competitive, and our services are available seven days a week. Contact us today to hire a skip for your waste disposal needs on 01202 287152 or email us at [email protected]. You can also visit our website skiphire-dorset.co.uk for more information about our services.