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  • What is a skip permit or skip license?

    Date: 11/02/19 | Categories Skip Hire

    When will I require a skip permit? If you’re placing a skip on a road you will require a skip hire permit. A parking suspension is sometimes necessary if the skip is going to be placed in a controlled parking zone, such as single yellow lines or a display bay. How long does it take […]

  • What size skip do I need?

    Date: 14/06/18 | Categories Skip Hire

    Spire Skips can provide a range of different size skips depending on the type of job required. The smaller skip sizes can usually fit on your property, either on your drive way or in your garden. If you want to put you skip on a road (public highway) owned by the local council, you will […]

  • Can this go in a skip?

    Date: 07/06/18 | Categories Skip Hire

    What can’t go in a skip? Not everything can go in a skip, the following need to be disposed of separately in special waste collections: Aerosols Tyres Plasterboard Food Waste Televisions Computer monitors Fridges/Freezers Hazardous Waste Full paint cans  Gas Canisters Make sure you get the right size skip Don’t overfill your skip as we […]

  • What can I put in a skip?

    Date: 01/06/18 | Categories Skip Hire

    Whether you’ve hired a midi skip for a small household project or a garden clearance or our most popular maxi skip for a large home improvement or construction scheme, it’s important to ensure that you are disposing of waste and rubbish correctly. If you are ready to hire a skip then use our online booking […]

  • Skip Hire vs The Man and Van

    Date: 29/01/18 | Categories Skip Hire

    In recent years, the ‘man and van’ service has become a popular alternative to skip hire for those wanting to dispose of waste. From house clearances to kitchen projects, bathroom renovations or office refurbishments, homeowners and businesses alike need to find a hassle free option for the removal of waste materials quickly, efficiently and cost […]