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Why Fly Tip When Skip Hire in Longton Is So Easy?

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With over 1 million fly-tipping incidents each year in the UK, it’s easy to see why local councils are doing all they can in order to catch the culprits. Here in the West Midlands fly-tipping levels equates to 15 in every 1000. With skip hire so easy, why do so many people fly-tip?

Access To Waste Disposal Sites

There are many areas throughout the UK that have limited access to waste disposal sites, aka the local tip. This means that in these areas illegal dumping is rife. However, here in Stoke on Trent, our waste management site has excellent facilities and some of the best opening times and availability. They offer separate areas for each type of waste.

Excess Household Waste

With growing families throughout the area, it’s not surprising that there is an increase in general household waste for many of these homes. In many cases, a larger bin can be requested based on the number of people living in the property. You would need to contact your local council directly to discuss this.
A larger bin, while it takes a phone call, and in some areas, a small charge, will be much more convenient than dumping waste. And will also work out cheaper should you be caught fly-tipping.

Price Of Skips

For many, there is the concern that skips are an expensive method of waste disposal. And while we appreciate that this may detour some, the skip prices that we offer here at Staffordshire Skip Hire are as low as we can possibly keep them, making our services as accessible as possible for all.

Bogus Waste Removal

There has been an increase in the number of fake removal companies here in the area, with many fly-tipping sites the equivalent of a small van load. The vehicles used for fly-tipping tend to be unbranded vans, which can be a key red flag if you are having your waste removed by a company.
There are long-term fly-tipping individuals that are portraying themselves as legitimate businesses. However, they are causing the environment agency a number of issues with their fly-tipped waste.

Unfortunately, with the number of fly-tipping incidents on the rise, our council tax is being used to remove the waste, rather than improving the local area of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. Therefore if you report fly-tipping as soon as you notice it, it can be investigated and hopefully, the individuals can be apprehended.

Here at Staffordshire Skip Hire, we offer skip hire in Longton and the surrounding areas of Stoke on Trent. We offer a range of skips from mini skips to Ro-Ro skips and everything in between. If you are unsure which size skip you require, please contact our Longton skip hire company. We also offer next-day delivery in many cases.

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How To Make The Most Out Of Your Skip Hire

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When it comes to hiring a skip, you want to make sure that you are getting the most out of it, and as much for your money as you possibly can. Here are a few tips from the team here at Staffordshire Skip Hire.

Loading Heavy And Light Goods

There is a vast array of recommendations to load heavy goods first and others that state load lighter goods first. Here at Staffordshire Skip Hire, we actually recommend both. But there are a number of reasons to do each, so it’s best to see which is best for your goods.
If your heavier goods are bulky, then we highly recommend loading these first. Loading bulky goods first allows you to load other waste into the skip around them.
However, if your heavier items arent so bulky, placing lighter goods at the bottom, with heavier on top, allows the weight to compact the lighter goods, leaving you with more space in your skip.
We do however request that the majority of your heavier goods are towards the bottom half of the skip as this makes it much safer when removing it from your property for our loaders.

Break It Down

We often collect skips that have larger items in them, such as cupboards and boxes. For the most part, these could be broken down into much smaller pieces. If these larger items are broken down, it allows for them to be in the skip in different places and at different angles.
We often collect skips with larger pockets of unused space due to having unwanted cupboards and wardrobes thrown into them. You can save yourself money by dismantling these and popping them in flat packed.

Bathroom Renovations

If you are renovating your bathroom, including a new bath, toilet and sink, you might find that you are filling a whole skip with just these three items.
Where possible, we recommend trying to position your sink and toilet inside the bath. This may even mean standing them up in the bath. This will often cut the used space in half, and you can still fit waste in around them inside the bath, which will help to hold them in place.
You can then fill the rest of the skip as you please! Skip hire Longton is a great way to get your bathroom renovations underway.

Garden Clearances

We see a high number of skips throughout the year that are filled with garden waste, however, this is typically not compacted or broken down. Such as branches being left completely intact, and usually taking over your skip.
While it may be a little more time consuming, we certainly recommend cutting these up as small as possible, allowing them to take up as little space as possible.

Skip Sizes

Making the most out of your skip will also depend on the size of skip that you hire.
Mini Skips are great if you are looking to clear out a smaller amount of waste, or looking to renovate one room (unless it is the kitchen or bathroom). However, midi skips are the most common size skip for most domestic projects. These will allow you to complete garden clearances and take on a variety of types of waste.

If you are interested in skip hire in Stoke-on-Trent, get in touch with the team here at Staffordshire Skip Hire today, and we’ll get you booked in for the right dates for your project.
If you are looking to hire a skip long term, please speak to our team today who will be happy to discuss this with you and offer you the best price.

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Where Can I Put a Skip?

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Here at Staffordshire Skip Hire, we’re often asked where our clients can place their skip. Due to the variety of regulations that can apply to skip hire, this is an important consideration to have before making a booking. Therefore, we thought it would be a good idea to explore this FAQ for our latest blog.

Where Can My Skip Be Placed?

When you’re hiring a skip, there are a number of factors to take into consideration. One of these is the location on which the skip will be stored. If you find yourself looking at any of our skips for site use, particularly those above 12 Cubic Yards, you’ll need to ensure good site access. Not only this but if what’s being stored inside is expensive, it’s worth ensuring that the site is secure too.

Domestic projects tend to require people to think more carefully about where they can store their skip. For a start, it’s important to note that skips cannot be placed on pavements under any circumstances. When it comes to domestic projects, you have two options:

  • Private Land (Driveway or garden)
  • Public Road

For private land storage, the only concern you may have is whether the surface is appropriate for the skip. However, if you’re planning on placing the skip on a public road, there are some regulations that you will be expected to abide by. Your first port of call should be to acquire a permit.

When Do I Need a Permit for Skip Hire?

If you’re looking to store the skip on a public road, you will be expected to acquire a permit through the local council. Depending on your location, this could be Stoke-on-Trent Council, Staffordshire County Council or Cheshire County Council. If your skip is located on yellow lines or within a pay and display zone, you’ll need to acquire a parking suspension permit in advance of its arrival.

Once the permit has been secured, you will also be expected to follow the regulations set out by the local authority.

This states that:

  • Skips should not be placed anywhere that blocks a driveway, pavement or other access to properties
  • Skips must not be placed over manhole covers or other utility access points
  • You must not position your skip within 15 metres of a junction
  • Skips must be placed length-ways, running parallel to the pavement

There are also requirements that state skips must have a certain amount of lighting and traffic cones around them to ensure they’re visible during the night.

Can a Skip Damage my Property?

Another factor to consider when hiring a skip, particularly those of a larger size and weight is the surface that they’ll be placed upon. This is particularly important if the skip will be placed on private land. Block paved driveways, soft-tarmac driveways or the grass in your garden can all be damaged.

Here at Staffordshire Skip Hire, we will do everything possible to avoid any damage. It’s always worth discussing the surface the skip will be standing on with our experienced team. They will then be able to advise on the right skip and location for your project.

Get in Touch with Staffordshire Skip Hire

Here at Staffordshire Skip Hire, our team works hard to give you the best advice and stress-free service. As a part of this, our experienced and friendly team will ensure that all of the specified requirements are met in advance of dropping off your skip. We can also apply for the permit on your behalf if you’re placing it on the road. In fact, some councils prefer to deal directly with the skip hire company.

If you have any questions regarding our range of skip hire or other services, please contact us. Alternatively, if you feel prepared to make a booking, you can do so using our online booking form. With a range of commercial and domestic skip solutions, you’re guaranteed to find the right skip for your project.

Here at Staffordshire Skip Hire, we offer the cheapest local hire services across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire. Whether you’re working on a site in Longton or domestically in Leek, we’ve got you covered. For a full list of our areas covered can be found on our website. For more information, FAQs, news and tips, you can also check out our blog.