How long can I keep a skip for?

In order to plan your renovation or building project, it is helpful to know what your skip hire time limits are. You may not have considered hiring a skip for longer than a day or two. However, you need to know how long you can keep it. This can be beneficial for the success and ease of your project.  We take a look at the question, “How long can I keep a skip for?”

Things to consider about long-term skip hire:

• It can be useful to keep your skip longer than a day because it makes building or renovation sites safer. The skip is ready to be used at a moment’s notice, so you can remove any dangerous waste when you need to.
• Consider getting an enclosed skip if you are going to keep it for more than a day. Fly-tipping is a common problem when a skip is left alone on the side of the road.
• A benefit of keeping your skip a bit longer is that you don’t have to hire one after the other when you realise that you have more waste than anticipated. This would be quite expensive. Just hire a larger skip, to begin with, and keep it for longer.

Where can I keep my skip?

Especially if you are keeping your skip for longer than a day, it is important to take note of the regulations concerning where you can keep it. The lorries carrying the skip cannot drive over grassed areas, so you have to take that into account when you choose the spot for your skip. Ensure the skip isn’t placed on uneven or soft ground, or block or slab paving, as this could be dangerous. You also have to check whether the land is council-owned.

Do I need a skip permit?

You will need to acquire a skip permit from the council if you are going to put the skip on a public highway or road. Depending on your council you may have to apply directly for your permit or the skip hire company will be required to apply on your behalf. You will also need lights on the skip if it’s located on a public road at night. Skip permits are usually granted for about a month, so you cannot extend your hire with the skip company further than this.

How long does Beta Skips hire skips for? 

If you hire a skip from us you can keep it for up to 7 days. Unless you have made prior arrangements. If you need to hire it for longer then one of our friendly staff members will be happy to figure out the best solution for you. We can also arrange the best time for you to drop off and pick up your skip. It is important to note that in the case of extended skip hire additional rental charges may apply.

Contact Us

Hopefully, this has answered the question, “How long can I keep a skip for?”. Whatever length of time you wish to hire a skip for, Beta Skips are the best choice. We have the option for more long-term skip hire. Furthermore, we can advise on skip permits and the best position to keep your skip. Our expert team provides professional and efficient skip hire to Rotherham, Mexborough, Barnsley and the surrounding areas. If you would like to learn more about our services, contact us today.