Hiring a skip can cause a few headaches if you've never done it before. There's a lot of different things to consider when it comes to skip hire. To help make it all a bit easier, our skip hire guide is full of useful information to make hiring a skip stress-free and straightforward as well as how much you should expect to pay for a skip. Skip hire prices can vary for many different reasons, and getting a rough idea before deciding if a skip is best for your needs could save you a fair amount of money.

Which Size Skip Should You Hire?
The ideal size of skip depends on the amount of waste, the type of waste and, how much space you have available for the skip. Choosing the right skip sizes guarantees a cost-effective waste removal solution for most commercial and domestic needs, but it is important that you get this right.

Hiring a skip that is too small may mean that you need to hire an additional skip to remove the rest of the waste so if you hire a skip that is too large, you end up overpaying.

The larger the skip, the cheaper it works out per cubic yard of waste, but make sure you have enough waste to fill it. Otherwise, you'll end up only filling half a skip and paying for thin air.

It's also important to know that most councils do not allow skips bigger than an "8-yarder" to on a public highway. For more information about choosing the correct skip, check out our in-depth guide about UK Skip Hire.

At www.essexcountyskips.co.uk, we have a broad range of skip sizes to choose. Available in 4 yards, 6 yards, 8 yards, 10 yards, 12 yards, 14 yards, or 16 yards. You can be sure that we've got the right skip size for you.

For DIY projects around the house, mini skips (e.g. 4-yard skips) are usually ideal. If you're renovating a room in your home, such as the kitchen or bathroom, a small skip will be suitable. The smaller skips for hire are perfect for waste such as stones, soil or, furniture. Hiring a mini skip will save you multiple trips to the tip.

Skip Hire Prices in 2021
How much should you expect to pay for skip hire in 2021? Prices vary considerably due to a variety of factors, and you need to consider them all to make sure that you get the best value.

The biggest factor in the price of hiring a skip is the skip size that you require, with smaller skips costing less than larger skips. This is primarily due to the amount of waste each skip can take. Every skip company needs to dispose of the waste collected in the skip, often using a combination of recycling, incineration and landfill.

The larger the skip you want, the more expensive it will be. A mini skip or a 4-yard skip can be as low as £100, whereas a 10-yard skip can be more than double the price.

The national average price for an off-road 8-yard skip is around £200 (£240 including VAT). To check exact prices in your area, get in touch today for more information.

When you're considering hiring a skip from a skip hire company, it is important to think about where you're going to put the skip. If you've got plenty of land at home, or a driveway this shouldn't be an issue for you. If you're putting a skip on your private ground, you won't need to bother with a permit; a skip permit is only required when it's going on public highways and public land.

Before you put a skip on any public highway, road or public place, you need to apply and pay for a skip permit from your local council. Skip permits are there to limit how many skips are placed on the road at any one time because they take up space and can affect parking and traffic flow. Not having a skip permit is unlawful, you can be liable to a fine, and the skip could be removed at any time.

The cost of a skip permit depends on where you are in the UK; your local council sets the prices of skip permits, and the prices vary from council to council. Charges for skip permits range from £15 up to around £60 with the average across the UK being £30.

Final Thoughts...
Skip hire is a great way to dispose of waste quickly for both commercial and domestic waste management, but it is important to do your research beforehand to get the right skip at a fair price.
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Opting for a smaller skip doesn't necessarily mean you will save money because you could overfill it and end up needing another skip. You can always ask for advice about which size skip is best for the waste you want disposing of.

Check when hiring a skip what can and can't go in it. Hazardous waste and prohibited waste types can not only be expensive, but they could also be dangerous to yourself and your staff.