A complete guide to the cost of hiring a skip

When you’re planning a building, clearance or renovation project at home or at work, you may well need to factor in the cost of a skip or container. But how much is it all going to cost? At Skip Hire Network, we’re completely transparent with our skip hire costs, so you can shop around and […]

The Rubbish Consequences Of Poor Waste Management

At Skip Hire Network, we’re wholly committed to our environmental responsibility; that’s why we’ve made effective waste management a key cornerstone of our business. We think you’ll agree it’s important – insufficient management of waste, whether domestic or commercial, can have a whole heap of negative impacts on a business or community. Environmental Effects Naturally, […]

Can you put a mattress in a skip?

You probably don’t think much about your mattress on a day to day basis. Since they’re normally around for at least a couple of years, in fact, you probably think about it very little at all. When the time comes to get rid of it though, it often suddenly takes up a fair bit of […]

6 recycling mistakes you might be making

Sustainability and recycling are two major concerns of ours here at Skip Hire Network. In fact, it’s one of the main reasons why customers choose to use us when the time comes to hire their skip; we recycle as much as we possibly can from all our collected waste, and even have our own dedicated […]

Your Questions Answered About Skip Hire Permits

If you’re thinking of hiring a skip, you may be wondering: do you need a permit for a skip? Many people aren’t sure if or when a council permit is required, especially as rules can vary between local authorities.  Essentially, if you don’t have available private land on which to put your skip—such as a […]

What Is A Waste Transfer Note?

Like all responsible waste disposal companies, when we collect any amount of waste from you, we’ll give you a waste transfer note. This is true whether you’re a business or homeowner – the law says that every transfer of waste has to be covered by appropriate documentation, and a waste transfer note is exactly that. […]

What items can’t I put in a skip?

Hiring a skip is part of any big building, landscaping or renovation project, whether at home or at work. It’s important to know exactly what you can put in a skip and what you can’t: skips are for non-hazardous waste only, so we’ve created this simple guide to help you know what’s what before you […]

Which skip should you use for a garden clearance?

Landscaping, garden clear-outs, conservatory demolition – there’s plenty to be done in your garden, and plenty of waste that comes with it. This week on the blog, we’re taking a look at the best skips for garden clearance and outdoor work – we’ve got a variety of skip sizes to pick from, all at affordable […]

How to dispose of medical and clinical waste at home

You can hire a skip to dispose of all sorts of waste, but sadly, medical waste isn’t one of them! You can probably guess why: the short version is that it’s hazardous to human health, and requires specialist disposal. Like with many other types of hazardous waste, though, it’s not always immediately obvious what to […]

What size of skip do I need for bathroom clearance?

When you’re getting started with your own bathroom renovation, one of the first things you’ll need to consider is the best way to efficiently dispose of all the waste produced from the process. That’s exactly where we can help here at Skip Hire Network. We offer a wide range of skip hire sizes, so that […]