If you’re working on a home development project and are finally ready to start getting rid of the waste you’ve accumulated, skip hire in Bolton is an exciting endeavour.
When considering hiring a skip, you’ll want to do some research – to prepare yourself for what’s to come and ensure the process is smooth sailing.
This includes looking into the rules and regulations of skip hire that you need to follow, and there’s no harm in making sure you know what you can and can’t do.
To help you out, here are a couple of the most important ones.
You might need a hire permit
If it’s your first time hiring a skip, it can be easy to overlook the importance of a skip hire permit, and you might not even know if you need one or not.
They’re not always necessary, and if you’re lucky enough to have a spacious garden or driveway where you can leave your container, you don’t need to worry about getting one.
However, many of us aren’t so fortunate and will have no other option but to leave a skip on the road or pavement outside our homes.
In these circumstances, you’ll need permission from your local council – and your chosen skip hire company should be able to obtain the permit on your behalf.
If you’re unsure, be sure to mention where you want to leave your skip when making your booking, and the experts will advise what’s best.
Don’t overfill your container
It can be tempting to fill your container until it’s fit for bursting but, often, it causes more harm than good.
If you have to much waste in one container, you’re likely to exceed its maximum weight, and this can have some serious health and safety implications.
Because of the dangers it presents, overfilling also puts waste disposal staff at risk of losing their jobs, which is why they won’t take it away if it’s too full.
The fill lines are there for a reason, and any good skip hire firm’s top priority should be keeping you, their drivers and the public as safe as possible.
There are some things you can’t dispose of
It’s a common misconception that you can throw anything into your skip, but it’s important to be mindful of what you can and can’t toss into your hired container.
There is a list of prohibited items that you won’t be able to get rid of – and you’ll need to dispose of them in other ways.
The list can vary depending on where you’re based, and according to Bolton Council, you won’t be able to toss the following:
- Asbestos
- Medical, biological or laboratory waste
- Fridges
- Paint
- Aerosols
These items (and others) shouldn’t be included in your skip hire in Bolton under any circumstances. Instead, they should be taken to a specialist facility so they can be dealt with appropriately.
Work with a reputable skip hire company
Choosing the right skip hire firm to work with makes all the difference.
Lots of waste disposal companies are only focused on their hire rates, rather than you and your safety.
Any good company will work with you to help you determine exactly what you need, tailoring their services to meet your individual requirements.
Why not get in touch with the team at Adlington Skip Hire?
They’d be more than happy to help!
