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Skip Bin Hire - What's Allowed?

 

Skip bin hire is an essential step to take if you're planning to create a lot of waste soon, and you want to make it quick, easy and convenient to have the waste collected and removed. But what kind of things are you allowed to use a skip for? In this guide, you'll find your answer.

 

Check With The Company

 

Firstly, any skip bin hire service you choose to work with will have their own set of rules and guidelines in regards to what you're allowed to use the skip for. With this in mind, it's important to check their terms and conditions before you hire the service - as this will potentially save you a lot of hassle and frustration in the long run.

 

Allowed Items

 

In most cases, you can use skip bins for solid and dry waste products. This means it can be used for furniture, which is quite common if you're moving home or having a spring clear out. You can also use construction materials, such as unwanted bricks, wood, nails, and a variety of other construction site waste. 

 

Additionally, it's common to use a skip for garden waste, whether that's grass, plants, soil, rocks, or similar. You can also use a skip to remove electronic equipment, such as unwanted TVs and appliances.

 

Non-Allowed Items

 

While the non-allowed item list can vary between companies, as well as the service you've selected, there's certain items that are rarely allowed at all when you use skip bin hire. These items are things that are toxic, hazardous to people's health, or flammable in any way. 

 

Even though some people may try to sneak' some unwanted items into their skip, it's highly advisable not to do this. In fact, many skip hire services will be happy to suggest alternatives for getting rid of non-allowed' items, but you certainly shouldn't try to break the rules and hope' you get away with it.

 

Conclusion

 

Once you know what kind of waste you're going to be creating, it's worth consulting with a skip hire company and letting them know what your needs are. They should be able to point you in the right direction, and recommend all of the services you'll need. They will suggest a suitable bin size, rental duration, and a whole lot more. Make sure you communicate with your service and let them know exactly what you need, so they will be in the best position to help you.

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