Skip Hire Guide for Beginners

Choosing the right size is crucial, hiring a skip that’s too small may lead to overflow and extra charges, while renting one that’s too large can be a waste of money.

If you plan to place your skip on a public road or pavement, you’ll need a skip permit issued by your local council. The permit ensures that your skip meets safety regulations and doesn’t obstruct traffic or pedestrians. It’s crucial to apply for a permit before arranging for your skip hire as you will need this in place prior to delivery. A skip hire permit will usually take between 3 and 7 days to be granted but can take up to two weeks.

The cost and application process for a skip permit vary depending on your local council, so it’s advisable to check specific requirements in your area. However here at Network Skips we are able to take care of the whole skip permit process for a fee off £150.00 +VAT which includes the cost of your permit and our administration fee saving you the hassle.

Check out our skip permits explained guide for more information.

Although this isn’t an exhaustive list, the following items are permitted to be disposed of in a skip supplied by Network Skips:

It’s very important you don’t place any of the following items in a skip you hire from Network Skips as you could be charged a fee or have your skip refused for collection. Please see our list below:

If you’re still unsure about skip hire, hiring a skip or you have any questions you still need answered then please visit our skip hire FAQs page. Alternatively, you can contact us directly by clicking here or by phone on 0330 1221 417 where one of our friendly advisors can assist you with your query.