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Everything you need to know about hiring a skip for your garden waste.

With warmer weather fast approaching, garden parties and family barbecues are right around the corner.

This means making sure your garden is in tip-top condition, to stun your guests and leave a lasting impression all summer long.

Whether your garden needs a little tidy up or a large, full-scale makeover, you’ll likely generate a lot of waste, and you need to be sure you’re getting rid of it in the most efficient way possible.

In this post, GSH explores everything you need to know about hiring a skip for your garden waste and how it can help with your next project.

 

What materials are considered garden waste?

Garden waste is a vague term, but typically it’s considered as:

• Wood, metal and concrete

If your patio or decking has seen better days or your derelict garden shed does nothing these days but take up space, then skip hire is the perfect option to get rid of all these materials.

Where possible, we aim to recycle at least 98% of the waste we generate, so you can have the peace of mind that your rubbish won’t end up in your local landfill site.

• Soil and green waste

When it comes to garden waste, soil, leaves, grass and plants are what most people think of, and these can all be disposed of in one of our skips.

If you’re unsure whether a specific material can go in one of our skips, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our specialists – we’re more than happy to answer any questions.

 

What can’t I dispose of in a skip?

While you can get rid of most types of garden waste, there are a couple of items you won’t be able to dispose of in one of our containers. These include liquids, such as paints, and solvents of any kind.

If you have any of these materials and you’re unsure of how to dispose of them safely, give our experts a call on 0151 424 4079, or click here for more information on what can and can’t go in your domestic skip.

 

Which skip size is right for me?

The answer to this question is simple – the bigger your project, the bigger the skip you’ll need.

Here at GSH, we have four different types of domestic skips available, including:

• 4-cubic yard midi skips – equivalent to approximately 40 bin bags of waste, ideal for smaller garden projects.
• 8-cubic yard maxi skips – equivalent to approximately 80 bin bags of waste, ideal for small-medium sized jobs.
• 12-cubic yard maxi skips – equivalent to approximately 120 bin bags of waste, the go-to choice for projects that generate bulky items and construction materials.
• 16-cubic yard maxi skips – these containers can hold twice as much waste as the 8-yard skips and are the perfect choice for large-scale garden clear ups.

 

Choose GSH for all your waste disposal needs

Here at GSH Wate Recycling Ltd, we offer a comprehensive waste disposal service that’s guaranteed to meet your every requirement.

With over 40 years of experience, our staff are well placed in the industry, and you can be confident that we will provide you with a reliable, cost-effective skip hire solution in the North West.

For expert help and advice or to request a booking, fill in our online contact form today and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Hiring a skip? Here’s everything you need to know about hire permits.

By this point, you’ve probably already decided that you want to hire a skip to help you get rid of your unwanted household waste.

You’ll have a good idea of what size skip you need and how long you need it for, but now comes the time to decide where your container will go.

Usually, there’s really only two options – on your driveway or the road outside your property, and where you choose to put it will determine whether or not you need a skip hire permit.

Here, Grundy’s Skip Hire explore everything you need to know about skip hire permits this spring.

 

When will I need a skip hire permit?

If you’re putting your skip on private land (i.e., your driveway or garden), a skip hire permit from your local council won’t be necessary.

However, if you don’t have the room to leave your skip in either of these places, your only other option would be to leave it on the public pavement or road – meaning you’ll need to obtain a permit from your local council.

 

Why do I need a permit to leave my skip on a public road?

All licences are granted by local authorities, the point of them being to ensure that containers are placed safely and that they won’t cause disruption.

A permit application will be rejected if it doesn’t meet specific criteria – for instance, they can’t go where it would endanger road users, block access to other properties or reduce visibility at pedestrian crossings or junctions.

Permits are also used to control the number of skips on public roads at a time – too many at the same time are certain to cause issues.

 

How do I apply for a skip hire permit?

Skip hire permits are available from your local council, and lots of authorities allow skip hire companies like us to arrange the permits themselves.

All you have to do is let us know where you want to leave you container, this way we’ll know whether or not we need to arrange a permit ahead of your booking.

Arranging a permit will come at an extra cost, though, and prices vary from council to council.

A full list of permit prices can be found here.

 

How long will my skip hire permit last?

Typically, skip hire permits last for up to 14 days, but this can depend (again) on your local council and their policies.

If your project runs longer than expected, some councils will allow the initial period to be extended, but this will cost you extra – so it’s crucial you plan your schedule well in advance to avoid spending more than you really need on a skip hire permit.

It’s also important to note that if you keep your skip for longer than the agreed permit duration, you may end up facing penalty fines.

 

Ready to book your skip?

Whether it’s time for your annual spring clear out to prepare your home for summer, or you’re finally getting round to the bathroom or kitchen re-fit you’ve been talking about, why not get in touch with us here at GSH?

We’re one of the most reliable waste disposal companies in the North West and offer competitive prices all year round.

For more information on skip hire permits, or to book a skip with us, give our experts a call on 0151 424 4079 or email sales@gshwaste.co.uk – we look forward to hearing from you!

For over 40 years, GSH has been leading the way in waste disposal services all over the Northwest.

From starting as a small family-operated business to working across several areas around Merseyside and Cheshire, we’ve gathered a great understanding for what works best for our clients when it comes to skip hire.

We’ve come a long way, especially in the last year – but how? Here’s our story.

 

Who are we?

This of us to be us your go-to skip hire company in the region.

For customers in and around the Northwest of England, we offer affordable skip hire and hard-earned knowledge of what our clients are looking for when they come to us.

We aim to provide nothing less than a reliable alternative for disposing of your waste.

Our team are always on hand and eager to help, so if you’re not entirely sure about something or want to make an enquiry – you’re in more than capable hands.

 

What do we do?

No matter if you’re starting a project on a residential property or tackling an office refurbishment, at GSH Skips we provide a fitting waste disposal solution for our clients in Liverpool, Widnes, St. Helens, and other areas around the region.

We aim to satisfy the demands of all our clients, offering services to suit not only your project demands but also your budget requirements.

When it comes to finding an appropriate solution for your waste disposal needs, look no further than GSH Skips.

 

How do we do it?

On the face of it, skip hire is a convenient alternative for transporting waste to the local landfill site, where it’s incinerated.

As we’re all aware, this can have detrimental effects on our environment.

Not only will our services save you time, money, and the effort of loading everything into your car boot to take to the tip, but they’re much friendlier to our environment, as well.

As soon as your skip is full, give us a call and we’ll send one of our fleet drivers to make sure the skip is loaded safely. We’ll then transport it to our recycling facility, where waste is separated, treated, and recycled.

We always try to recycle 90% of the materials that we collect on your behalf.

 

How are we continuing to develop?

As a company, we’re constantly growing; always adapting the way we work to make sure we’re meeting the demands of the industry and our customers alike.

We’ve been lucky enough to be able to expand our services, and now operate in multiple areas across Merseyside and Cheshire.

Our past clients have rated our services highly, commenting on our responsiveness, professionalism, and excellent customer service.

We try our best to keep up with EU legislation, and new regulations regarding waste management and disposal, so you can have peace of mind that your waste is being handled safely and disposed of correctly.

 

Get in touch with GSH for all your waste disposal needs

No matter if you need a skip delivered to Liverpool, Warrington or anywhere in between – our team will be able to sort it for you.

Need to know more about skip hire in the Northwest?

The team here at GSH are always on hand to share their expertise and can provide a service that’s tailored to you and your specific project requirements.

Give us a call on 01514 244 079 or email info@gshwaste.co.uk for more details on how we can help.

Are you guilty of setting items aside to ‘deal with’ later and allowing clutter to build up around your home over time? 

We all lead busy lives and are constantly adding to our properties and possessions, but with limited space, it gets to a point when you need to organise everything and get rid of what you no longer use.

If you missed the opportunity for a spring clean, the longer, drier days of summer are the perfect time to get tidying!

It may seem a bit daunting, especially if it’s been a long time since your last big clear-out, but GSH Skips can help to make this task much simpler. Covering the North West with Widnes, St Helens, and Liverpool skip hire, we supply a wide range of domestic skips that can be used to dispose of:

• ✔ Broken furniture (bed frames, tables, chairs, wardrobes, etc.)
• ✔ Old equipment (non-electrical)
• ✔ Garden waste
• ✔ Bricks and rubble
• ✔ Pieces of wood
• ✔ Scrap metal
• ✔ Tiles and ceramic
• ✔ Carpets and underlay
• ✔ Kitchen or bathroom fittings
• ✔ Cardboard and plastic packaging
• ✔ Damaged books, CDs, DVDs, or toys
• ✔ Clothing (that isn’t in good enough condition to be donated)

…and much more! No matter how much you need to get rid of, hiring a skip for household waste could be the answer.

Keep reading to learn how you can get the most out of domestic skip hire this summer…

 

Why is summer the best time to hire a skip?

With longer, brighter days and warmer temperatures ahead, there’s no better time than the summer months to de-clutter your home, sort the garden out, or complete unfinished DIY projects. 

Nobody wants to spend time queueing at the tip in a stifling hot car – so why not hire a skip from GSH instead?

Offering skip hire in Liverpool year-round, we also cover St Helens, Widnes, Runcorn, and other surrounding areas in Merseyside. As an experienced skip hire team, we know that summer is a prime time to get jobs done. 

When you choose to work on home improvements when the weather is sunny, you can benefit from:

☀ Motivation with skip hire for house clearances

Summer not only means longer days but also long weekends, with bank holidays giving you more time to complete jobs and summer holiday sales at many stores helping to keep your project costs down.

Summer sunshine also helps to motivate people, making you more inclined to want to spend time on improving your home or garden while it’s warm enough to do the odd jobs that require working outside.

For example, the warmer weather is ideal for sorting garden decking, trimming trees, fixing garden fences, or clearing garden sheds. It’s also great for indoor clearances when you need to leave the waste outdoors.

Our domestic skips for house clearances provide a convenient, safe place to store the waste that your project generates without damage or delays, keeping things as tidy as possible until we collect your skip. 

☀ Less effort with convenient skip rubbish removal

Domestic projects can take many hands and a lot of time and effort, so it’s not surprising that people keep putting them off until the warmer months. Even when it’s sunny, though, you won’t want to spend hours loading up your car and making multiple journeys to the nearest recycling centre to dispose of it.

Using skip hire for household rubbish is a much more efficient way to get rid of larger volumes of domestic waste. We bring the skip to you, placing it on your drive or on the road in front of your property, ready to be filled.

You won’t have to worry about eating into precious time with transporting waste. Once your skip is full, all you need to do is call us, and we will come to collect the skip full of waste as soon as we can. 

There are many tipping facilities dotted about Merseyside, but at GSH, we transport all skips to our very own recycling facility, where we recycle over  90% of the contents to support sustainable waste disposal.

☀ Saving money with low-cost skip hire

Hiring a mini skip for garden waste or household waste doesn’t have to be pricey. In fact, using affordable skips often works out as an extremely cost-effective method of waste disposal.

Firstly, hiring a skip in the summer – when you have more time and daylight hours to carry out DIY work – means you can complete your project sooner, hiring a skip for a shorter period of time and instantly cutting your costs.

Secondly, our domestic skip hire services save you money on petrol that would otherwise be spent on countless trips to and from the nearest tip. This also protects your car from damage and the need for a full valet afterwards.

In addition, when we take your waste away to our sorting and recycling facility, you can be confident that it will be disposed of responsibly, making sure you avoid expensive fines for disposing of your waste incorrectly.

 

How To Make The Most Of Skip Hire This Summer

For many, the sunshine brings inspiration and motivation – whether it be to give their gardens a well overdue tidy-up or to finally get round to the bathroom refit they’ve been postponing for ages.

No matter the project you’ll be working on, hiring a skip with GSH is sure to help you out this summer – but if you hire a mini skip, how can you make the most of your skip hire period?

Here are some of our top tips for efficient waste disposal with house skip hire:

1) Plan your project timeline

Don’t rush into skip hire without knowing exactly what you need. If necessary, we can provide skips at short notice, but it’s best to allow plenty of time to plan out your project in advance.

While there’s nothing wrong with a last-minute shed or garage clearance if you find your weekend free, things are sure to go more smoothly if you make sure you have everything you need for the amount of time you’ll need it.

Remember to bear in mind the scale of your project and try to estimate how long you’ll need the skip for.

This is especially true for larger room rip-outs or full-house clearances. Get your tools, rubbish bags, and cleaning equipment prepared, check which skip you need, and book it – then you’ll be ready to get started right after delivery.

2) Order the right skip size

Hiring the right container size is the most important thing to consider when it comes to booking a skip in any season.

You must choose a size that’s suitable for your needs, which means you’ll need to have a rough idea of how much waste your summer clear-out project will generate, either in cubic yards or bin bags.

At Grundy’s Skip Hire, we have a large stock of skips available, including:

• ⁃ 4-cubic yard midi skips

These skips are ideal for smaller DIY home projects, like living room and bedroom makeovers, or even a simple cupboard clear–out. They can hold up to 40 bin bags full of rubbish.

• ⁃ 8-cubic yard maxi skips

If you’re tackling a slightly larger job, like a full bathroom refit, kitchen refurbishment, or garden landscaping, this size will be more suitable, as it can hold approximately 80 bin bags of waste.

3) Consider where you’ll put the skip

You need to know where you’re going to leave your container so that our loading vehicles can manoeuvre safely with no obstructions, and so you can request a skip hire permit if necessary. 

If you’re wondering, ‘Do I need a permit for a skip outside my house?’ then the answer is probably ‘yes’.

If you don’t have space in your driveway or garden, you’ll need to leave the skip on the pavement or road outside your house. As this is public land, you’ll need to obtain a skip hire permit from your local council.

The point of a permit or ‘skip licence’ is to ensure the container is placed safely on public highways without causing safety hazards, and isn’t left there for an excessive length of time.

Here at GSH, we can organise permits and acquire all the necessary documents for you for a small additional cost. Including the permit price in our total skip hire fee makes the process much easier for you.

4) Load your waste effectively

When hiring a skip, many people pay no mind to the way they load it, and tend to just throw things in as they go.

While this might work for some, others may find they’re left with little or no room in their skip quite quickly – but there are several ways you can try to prevent this from happening:

• ⁃ Flatten any cardboard or paper and put this in the skip first
• ⁃ Create layers and only stack items on top once the layer is complete
• ⁃ Put any old tiles, bricks, or small (non-electrical) appliances in next
• ⁃ Follow this with bulkier items like furniture (be sure to break it into smaller pieces)
• ⁃ Dispose of any other loose items or debris (like soil or sand) on the top

As long as it’s not hazardous, you’ll be able to dispose of most kinds of domestic waste in your skip. It’s important to know what can and can’t go in a skip, so read our guide first, or contact us if you have any questions.

 

Book a House Clearance Skip Today

Now that you know how to get the most out of summer skip hire, what are you waiting for?

From skip hire in Widnes to skip hire in St Helens and the surrounding areas of Merseyside, Greater Manchester, and Cheshire, you can be confident you’re getting the best, most reliable waste disposal solution with GSH Skips.

Whether you’re looking for ‘one day skip hire’ or ‘the cheapest small skip hire near me’, we’re sure that GSH Skips can meet your needs. To enquire about booking one of our skips this summer, get in touch!

Book online, call our team on 0151 424 4079 for the fastest response, or email info@gshwaste.co.uk and we’ll be back in touch as soon as possible to help you hire the right skip for your summer clear–out!