Skip Hire Birmingham

If you live in Birmingham and have recently had a major spring clean or have completed renovations on your home or office and have a mountain of rubbish to move, Skip Hire Birmingham is the answer.

What size skip do I need?

Skips come in all different sizes, so it's vital to check with the skip hire company about the size you are likely to need and their prices. It's really important to check it will fit on your driveway or on the road outside your house.

Obtaining a Skip Permit

You need a skip permit to put a skip on the road in the UK. Normally the skip hire company arranges this with the local council, but it's important to double-check that the skip hire company has this covered. If you need to arrange this yourself you can do so easily through your local authority.

How full can I load the skip?

Most skip hire companies will ask you to load the skip level with the top to avoid accidents from overloading.

What can I put in the skip?

You can put most items in a skip. However, there are some exceptions, including asbestos, flammable liquids, fridges, freezers, car batteries, tyres, gas cylinders, paint tins, television sets and computer monitors. You should always check with the skip hire company if you're unsure as each has its own policy.

Will the skip hire company provide road cones?

Some skip hire companies provide road cones and flashing lights to warn oncoming traffic. If you live on a main road it's worth checking with the skip hire company if they provide these. You should also check with your local authority If you feel the skip may be in a dangerous place on the road.

Will the skip hire company recycle the waste?

Some skip hire companies sort and recycle items but some don,t... If you want to be environmentally friendly, it's definitely worth asking your skip hire Birmingham company as some do offer recycling.

How quickly will the skip hire company collect the skip?

Always ask! If your skip is nearly full, it's a good idea to ask the company to collect the waste before other people start fly-tipping into it.