Question 1

Where does Cheshire Waste Skip Hire deliver to?

Accepted Answer

We cover all of the Chester area and Wirral area including Birkenhead and Wallasey. We also cover part of the Wrexham and Flintshire area. If you are unsure if you are in our delivery radius please give us a call or send us a message on the contact us page. Alternatively simply fill in the book a skip form and we'll contact you to confirm.

Question 2

Where can I place a skip?

Accepted Answer

Driveways: On your property is the simplest way to have a skip at your house. Please be aware a fully loaded skip wagon can weigh up-to 18 tonnes, whilst our drivers at CWSH always take the utmost care we cannot be held responsible for any damage to any driveways or manholes,  we recommend any manhole covers are protected prior to delivery and block paving is taken into consideration when booking
Gravel gardens: If you need a skip going over a small fence please let us know at time of booking
Grass verges or on the road: If the land you need the skip to go on is not owned by yourself we will need a permit for this

Question 3

Do I need a skip permit?

Accepted Answer

Any skip placed on a public highway requires a permit from the council. CWSH will arrange a skip permit for you, along with lighting on the skip to comply with regulations, though you will need to meet the cost of doing so
Costs: Fees vary by council
Duration: Permits typically last 2 weeks (Wirral) or 28 days (Cheshire West & Chester)
Notice: We can obtain a permit for Wirral council within 24 hours notice, Cheshire West & Chester we require 5 working days

Question 4

How much access does the skip wagon need?

Accepted Answer

The skip wagon (the vehicle that delivers the skip) needs a minimum of 2.7 metres width to unload the skip. Also, consider if there are any cables or low hanging trees over the area which could restrict access.

Question 5

What size skip should I get?

Accepted Answer

Skips must not be overloaded. The contents in the skip must not exceed the fill level. This isn’t our own rule to get you to hire a bigger skip – it’s the law! The reason for this is that although we net every skip before moving it. If the skip is overloaded Items could still dislodge and cause injury to pedestrians or motorists.
It may also be too heavy for the wagon to legally lift. Althought the waste does not need to be begged up here's a guide to roughly how many bin bags of waste each skip can hold;
2 yard: 12-15 bags
4 yard: 35-40 bags
8 yard: 60-65 bags

Question 6

What can I put in a skip? (prohibited items)

Accepted Answer

A fire must never be started in a skip. You can put general household waste and garden waste in our skips. However, due to EnvironmentLegislation and safety risks the following items are prohibited;
Hazardous waste, all strictly prohibited: asbestos, aerosols, gas canisters, full paint cans, liquids
Electronics/appliances: Rechargeable batteries and/or devices are not allowed due to fire concerns
Specific materials: Plasterboard (plasterboard must be handles separately in dedicated skips or be bagged up to avoid contamination)
Restricted items with charges applied: Tyres, Fridges, Freezers and Upholstered items (Sofas/padded headboards/beanbags/padded cushions etc) all incur additional fees due to the extra fees we incur to recycle them

Question 7

How do I pay for the skip?

Accepted Answer

Payment including VAT is payable upon booking or at time of delivery. We accept:
Cash
Card payments (not American Express)
Bank transfer

Question 8

When can you deliver the skip?

Accepted Answer

Our delivery times are Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm and Saturdays 7.30am to midday. We can arrange specific drop off and collection times so please let us know if you require this. We can usually offer a same day service, but would ask you give us 24 hours notice to ensure your requirements can be met in cases of needing specific times for your deliveries.

Question 9

How long can I hire a skip for?

Accepted Answer

Mini and Midi skips: 7 days
Builder skips: 14 days 
Roll on roll off: By prior arrangement (please contact us to discuss your requirements)
Extensions: If you need the skip longer, please contact us before your collection date. Extended rental can be applied for an additional £25 (+vat) per week
Please bear in mind that if you are placing a skip on a public highway, you will need a permit which lasts up to two weeks. If this will cause a problem for you, please contact us for advice

Question 10

How do I get my skip collected?

Accepted Answer

Our system will automatically move the skips into our collect list once the rental period has expired. Once this happens we will be out to collect it as soon as we can. If you need the skip collecting any sooner than this please call us and we can manually move this over to collects sooner for you. Unless pre-booked we are unable to guarantee next day collection as we only have so many delivery and collection slots available per day. During busier times it may take us a bit longer to get to you but we will always do our best to get to you as soon as possible

Question 11

What happens if I need the skip longer than the agreed rental period?

Accepted Answer

If you need your skip for longer than the rental period please contact us before the rental date is up to let us know. Once we are aware we can delay the auto-collect kicking in manually for you. There is an extended rental charge of £25 (+vat) per week, payable in advance

Question 12

What happens to my waste once the skip is taken away?

Accepted Answer

We aim to recycle up to 95% of the contents of a skip. The waste is brought to our own recycling centre where it is meticulously sorted to extract all recyclable materials. We send only the minimum amount of waste to landfill.

Question 13

How do I know my waste won't be fly tipped?

Accepted Answer

Cheshire Waste Skip Hire operates a full Waste Transfer Station at Backford and we hold a current Waste Carriers Licence. Both licences are strictly monitored and controlled by the Environment Agency.

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