So, you’ve decided skip hire in Bolton would be beneficial to your domestic project. But how do you decide which skip to go with?
Most domestic skip hire companies tend to offer skips in three sizes, each with their own benefits.
To help you choose the right skip for your project, here’s an easy-to-follow guide detailing everything you need to know when it comes to choosing the best skip size.
2-Yard skips
This is often the smallest sized skip offered by domestic skip hire companies.
Also known as a mini skip, these containers can hold up to four wheelie bins worth of rubbish. To put that into perspective, that’s 20-30 bin bags, making 2-yard skips great for household clearouts.
Usually available to hire for up to two weeks at a time, you’ll be sure to finish your project with time to spare before it needs to be collected.
4-Yard skips
If your project is slightly larger than a household clearout, then a 4-yard skip could be the ideal solution.
Able to hold up to 30-40 bin bags, that’s eight times more than your wheelie bin, which makes them perfect for bathroom, kitchen or living room renovations.
These midi skips are usually available to hire for up to two weeks, which is usually more than enough time for a one-room renovation.
8-Yard skips
If you’re moving house and getting rid of old furniture or landscaping your garden (you’d be surprised how much waste you create!), then an 8-yard skip could be the answer.
As the largest domestic skip available, there’s a reason it’s known as a maxi skip. To give you an idea of just how large this skip is, it can fit up to 60-80 bin bags worth of rubbish. That’s 16 wheelie bins full, eight tonnes of waste, or four broken-up sofas.
Other important considerations
How much rubbish will you realistically produce?
It can be tempting to just hire the largest skip available to ensure you don’t run out of space, but this could be a waste of money if you don’t use all the space.
Likewise, you may choose to try and save money by hiring the smallest skip available. But if you need more space, you will just end up having to hire a second skip.
If you try to overfill your skip this will cause a health and safety issue and your skip hire company will probably refuse to pick it up until some waste has been removed.
Where will your skip be placed?
If you’re planning on keeping your skip on public land, the road outside your home for example, then you will need to apply for a skip permit. If you tell your skip hire company this in advance, they will usually sort this for you.
If you’re lucky enough to have some private land – a driveway or garden perhaps – to keep your skip on, then you won’t need a skip permit. However, you will need to make sure your skip comfortably fits onto your drive without causing any accessibility issues.
Do you have enough time to complete your project?
Most skips are available to hire for two to three weeks depending on their size. This is usually plenty of time to complete your domestic project, however, you do need to consider other commitments you have.
If you’re working back-to-back shifts, for example, it’s unlikely you will have the energy to complete the job in this timeframe. Likewise, if it’s forecast to pour down with rain, you probably won’t want to be out in your garden landscaping.
Make sure, before booking your skip, that you’ve got a couple of spare days outside of your other commitments to complete your project. This will ensure you get your money’s worth and don’t have to book another skip at a later date.
What are you disposing of?
Although skip companies do try to recycle up to 90% of the waste in their skips, there are some items that they can’t dispose of.
These items include fridges, freezers, electrical equipment, batteries, paint and chemicals.
If you’re unsure as to whether something can be disposed of in your skip, you should ring your skip hire company for clarification.
Ready to hire a skip in Bolton?
Hopefully, now you have an idea of how to choose the perfect skip for your domestic project.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your requirements for skip hire in Bolton, be sure to get in touch with an expert waste removal firm in your area.
