Skip Hire The Potteries
Range Of Skip Sizes For All Your Trade Or Household Needs

We understand that waste management is not just a necessity, but a crucial aspect in maintaining a sustainable and clean environment. The skip hire companies that we work with offer a variety of skips for residential and commercial customers, so that all waste can be managed and disposed of in an environmentally-friendly manner.

The skip fleet ranges from compact models suitable for small-scale home renovations, to large-scale skips capable of holding substantial construction waste.

Domestic Skip Hire in The Potteries

You can easily dispose of garden waste, rubble, or waste from a house clearance project with the help of a domestic skip rental service.

Choose From The Range Of Skips That Are Available For Hire In Your Area

Our teams can help you decide on the size of skip you need for your project, and they may also be able to help you obtain a permit if you have to place the skip in a public area. As part of our domestic hire service, we can take wood, glass, concrete, as well as metals, soil and more, saving you the hassle of multiple car journeys to your local authority refuse site.

The Potteries Commercial Skip Hire

Let waste management not be the cause of delays in your schedule.They offer skips for commercial use with delivery and collection dates that are reliable to help you keep on schedule.

Our commercial waste management service can remove bulky, inert waste from your site – whether your business is in construction, landscaping, or site clearance.

A Large Selection Of Skip Sizes Are Available For Every Project

No matter if you require residential skip hire or commercial skip hire in The Potteries, our teams are always ready to assist you. They have the experience to help you with your garden waste, rubble, hardcore and furniture removal or any other waste removal tasks.

They offer a variety of skip sizes and can usually get your skip delivered and picked up quickly. We are the best choice for skip hire whether you need rubbish clearing in The Potteries or anywhere else in the Staffordshire area.

Our teams of experts are always available to help with any commercial or domestic waste removal project, construction projects waste clearance, and business premises waste management. Their flexible skip services are very affordable.

They have the right size skip for you, whether you’re doing a small renovation on your home or managing a large construction site.

2-yard skips: These are ideal for minor home improvement projects, garden clean ups or small-scale construction work. They offer ample space and don’t overwhelm your property.

4-yard skips: Do you need something a bit bigger? The 4-yard skip can be used for larger residential projects like kitchen or bathroom remodels, or extensive garden waste.

8-yard skips: The 8-yard skips are ideal for both residential and commercial large projects, such as office clean-outs , full-scale home renovations or construction site waste management.

14-yard skips: Our 14-yard skips can be used for the largest projects and offer maximum capacity to handle bulky waste, demolition debris, and large-scale construction site waste.

We know that time is precious when it comes down to waste management. Thats why our skip hiring process is simple and straightforward. It takes just minutes to book the perfect skip with our online booking system.

If you are searching for residential or commercial skip hire in The Potteries then please contact us today to get a free quotation.

Skip Hire Permit When Are They Required

When you select a skip hire company and decide the size of skip that is appropriate for your project the next step is to decide where the skip is going to be put and if a skip permits might be necessary.

It can be difficult to navigate the complex regulations surrounding waste management, but with our teams compliance is made simple. Our team of experts are familiar with local laws, and they can help you to obtain the permits required for skip placement, ensuring that your project complies with all legal requirements.

Understanding Skip Permits

It is compulsory that you obtain a Skip Permit (or License) before placing your skip on a road or on the pavement. These skip permits are essential in regulating how many skips can be placed on the road at any given time, helping to ensure parking, access and traffic management.

Exemption for Private Property

Your skip does not need a permit if it is to be placed on private land, such as your driveway or other privately owned property.

Permit Applications and Issues

Your local council is responsible for issuing skip permits and licenses. In some cases, Skip hire companies will apply on behalf of their client for a Skip Permit, at other times the individual or entity that rents the Skip must apply themselves. You can find more detailed information on the procedures and requirements of your local authority by visiting their website.

Validity Period Of Your Skip Permit

Local councils set their own time limits for the validity of Skip Permits. Skip permits usually last between one and two weeks, with extensions possible upon request for additional fees. For penalties to be avoided, it’s important to request an extension within the allowed time frame.

Skip Permits And Their Cost Implications

Regional variations in the UK can affect the cost of Skip Permits. Pricing can be affected by the specific council issuing the permit. Costs may begin at approximately £30+VAT, but regional variances can go up to £165+VAT. Please note that the fees charged by each council are independent of the skip hire companies.

How Long Does It Take To Obtain A Permit

Depending on your local council, the process of getting a skip permit can take from 1 to 10 business days. The local council encourages prospective skip hirers to allow sufficient time for the permit acquisition process.

Parking Suspensions: Additional Charges

The hirer of a skip who places it on a public road within a Controlled Parking Zone is responsible for the parking bay suspension fee. Like permit fees, these fees vary across councils, and are usually charged daily.

Conditions Of Skip Permits

In the interest of safety, local authorities may require specific conditions to be met by skip users and skip operators. To avoid fines, it is mandatory to comply with these conditions. For example, the placement of traffic cones and reflective markings at night, as well as the provision of safety lighting during the day, are all examples.

Your skip permit may also be affected by the following conditions:

• The skip’s location on the highway or public road
• The maximum dimensions of the skip
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• Safe removal of your skip|Skip removal is a safe and secure procedure|The safe removal of the skip|The removal of the skip in a safe manner}

The Consequences Of Unauthorised Skip Placement

It is illegal to position a skip in a public place without the appropriate license or permit. Skips that without a valid permit may be removed immediately, which could result in financial loss.

You may be fined up to £1,000 for not having a skip permit or failing to comply with your skip permit conditions in relation to safety night lights, markings etc.

If you are searching for residential or commercial skip hire in The Potteries then please contact us today to get a free quotation.

Skip Hire FAQs

What is the average price for skip hire in the UK?

Looking for information on average skip hire prices in the UK? The average price (including VAT) to hire a 6 yard skip is £250 – £300 and for an 8 yard skip it is £270 – £330.

What size is a medium skip UK?

An 8 yard skip is most frequently used by builders and DIYers tackling small to medium sized jobs and projects. If you're renovating your kitchen or bathroom, or clearing rubbish from your garden. This skip can hold up to approximately 80 bin bags.

Why are skips so expensive now?

Landfill tax and skip hire Well, landfill tax has a direct impact on all skip companies' bottom lines. An environmental tax payable by all organisations needing to dispose of waste in landfill, it's intended to encourage alternative means of waste disposal, such as recycling.

Why is it called a 6 yard skip?

6 Yard Skip 6 yard skips are more commonly known as small builders skips. As the name suggests, they are great for small building projects holding the equivalent of 60 bin bags of waste. Note: A 6 yard skip is the largest skip that can be filled entirely with heavy waste such as soil, rubble, and bricks.

How much is a 6 yard skip UK?

Looking for information on average skip hire prices in the UK? The average price (including VAT) to hire a 6 yard skip is £250 – £300 and for an 8 yard skip it is £270 – £330.

What is the most common skip size?

A '6 yarder' is the most common skip size and is great for DIY or building projects such as removing a medium-sized kitchen or large bathroom. It is the size you see most frequently in residential streets. It holds the equivalent of 40-55 bin bags.

If you are searching for residential or commercial skip hire in The Potteries then please contact us today to get a free quotation.