Skip Hire FAQs

We deliver throughout the normal working day and will do our utmost to fulfil time specific requests. A really useful tip is to have your skip delivered the day before you actually need to use it, that way it will be there ready for an early start and not subject to any delivery delay.

No, we can make the delivery without you having to wait in for us, if you have already paid for the skip, and have given us some specific instructions regarding placement and so on. If you are paying by cash then you will need to be present when we arrive on site. If we have a question we will call you to confirm.

Our normal hire period is between one week and 10 days although we can arrange a collection sooner if you wish, please let us know when you book the skip or call us as soon as it is ready. Should you need the skip for a bit longer than planned then please call us and we can arrange an extension.

Please take a look at our Skip Hire page.  The final price will depend on the size of skip you need and whether the skip will be on the public highway or private property. Please call us on 0121 661 1600.

All general mixed non-hazardous waste can be placed into our skips. By this we mean waste from building, gardening, house, factory, office clearance and so on. Mattresses can be taken but there is a limit of 1 per skip-additional mattresses incur an £25 extra charge per mattress.

Wastes that should be excluded are hazardous or toxic, large tree roots, tyres, asbestos, paints, solvents, liquids, chemicals, fridges and freezers, fluorescent light tubes, and animal carcasses.

As a ‘rule of thumb’ do not place anything into a skip that is likely to cause harm to humans, animals, or fish or that could potentially cause environmental pollution to land, water or air. If you are unsure about the waste you have, simply contact us by telephone.

An overloaded skip is a hazard. The lorry may struggle to lift the skip, and your overfilled waste can be dangerous to other people as the skip is being lifted or transported. The contents of a skip should not exceed the height of the skip’s sides. If your skip is overloaded, the skip lorry driver reserves the right to either remove the excess waste from the skip, or refuse to remove the skip altogether.  The latter may incur a wasted journey charge.

One of the most popular questions we are asked surrounds the disposal of plasterboard. In simple terms YOU CAN place small amounts of plasterboard in your skip, we just need you to place it of the top of the load so that we can remove it before the skip gets tipped. If you have large amounts of plasterboard we will be happy to quote to provide skips for that sole use. Please contact us by telephone and we will clarify this for you asap.

Plasterboard was banned from being land-filled with other wastes from 1st April 2009.

The principal reason for this is that when land-filled with other mixed waste residues and putrefaction commences Hydrogen Sulphide is produced. Recycling rates of 100% can be obtained for plasterboard when it is separated upon collection.

Most people arrange for the skip to be placed on their own property – usually on the driveway. Skips that are parked on the road require a permit from your local authority, which we will arrange. The permit period is fixed (usually one week) although this can usually be extended by agreement. Local authorities charge for the issue of permits and extensions. We provide lamps and cones for safety reasons.

This is unlikely as our drivers are experienced and well trained, however we recognise that accidents can happen and we have suitable insurance cover in place.
Obvious accidental damage to buildings and other third party property where it is proven/agreed that our operator is at fault.

Broken manhole covers, damage to underground drainage, damage to property (i.e. driveways, lawns etc) that is not constructed to highway specification, and damage to concealed overhead cables.

Please be aware that vehicles and waste containers delivered empty impact differently on the surrounding areas when they are collected full. We advise customers to think in advance about the siting of the container in relation to obstacles such as garden walls, fences, soft ground and most importantly local authority property.

Under our conditions of hire the hirer accepts responsibility for directing any vehicle from the highway onto private property. Our drivers may ask you to sign a disclaimer if they have any concern over the siting conditions.

With regard to liability we have a duty to be as clear as possible to our clients in your interests and ours.  We hold comprehensive public liability insurance

• Be sure to get the right size skip. It’s better to over-estimate than under-estimate the size you need.
• Mini & midi skip hire (2 and 4 yard skips) is usually fine when re-decorating, doing minor building work or removing lots of garden waste, such as soil, turf and felled trees.
• Make sure you know where your skip will be placed and obtain the relevant permissions first.
• A standard skip lorry requires a minimum of 10ft (3.3 metres) width to gain access, regardless of what size skip you have ordered.
• As a general rule, any skip larger than 4 cubic yards is NOT suitable for 100% heavy waste types such as only soil and rubble.
• An 8 yard skip can contain soil and rubble but it must be mixed with other waste types such as wood, cardboard.  We advise a maximum of 30% soil or 60% rubble.
• If you know the skip MUST be removed by a certain date, it is critical that the collection is booked when ordering the skip hire.

If during the course of your project you realise your skip is becoming full and you envisage having more waste, you can simply call or message us to arrange for it to be collected and arrange for a replacement skip to be delivered (charges apply).

Halesowen Skip Hire are a local Halesowen company, and we are committed to providing efficient and sustainable waste management solutions. We endeavour to maximise recycling and minimise sending waste to landfill.

We are fully licenced upper tier waste carriers and all of our partners are fully Environment Agency licenced to ensure that your waste is handled in a legal and complaint manner.

Halesowen Skip Hire are committed to providing efficient and sustainable waste management solutions and ensuring that your waste is handled in a legal and complaint manner. We endeavour to provide waste disposal services that produce a very high level of recycling therefore resulting in a minimum amount of waste going to landfill.

We are licensed with the Environment Agency and we are upper tier waste carriers.

Halesowen Skip Hire are fully licenced and insured, professional local skip hire company.

Halesowen Skip Hire are fully licenced upper tier waste carriers and all of our partners are fully Environment Agency licenced to ensure that your waste is handled in a legal and compliant manner.

If you are unable to store a skip on your property it is possible to apply for a permit from the local authority to park the skip on the road. Halesowen Skip Hire can arrange this for you for most local councils including Birmingham, Sandwell and Dudley. The permit will allow the skip to be kept on a public highway for a fixed period, usually a week, although this can usually be extended with the local authority if more time is required.

If you are ordering a skip for delivery and intend to store it on the road please make us aware at the time of booking so that we can apply for the permit on your behalf. Please be aware that Local Authorities charge for the issue of permits and to extend a permit. All of the charges will be passed on to you.

When we supply a skip which will be kept on the public highway we provide lamps and cones for safety reasons.

Yes, call us or send us a message to arrange for the collection of your full skip and to arrange a replacement.  Charges will apply for a replacement skip.

Halesowen Skip Hire accept payment of skip hire charges in a variety of ways for our customer's convenience. Payment can be made via card at the time of booking the skip, by bank transfer prior to the delivery of the skip, or we accept cash on delivery.

We will ask you for your preferred method of payment at the time of ordering and making delivery arrangements for your skip.

Understanding the type and size of skip you need to hire will depend on a number of factors. How much waste do you envisage? What type of waste do you need to dispose of? What type fo project are you working on? Access and storage for delivery and collection of the skip may also be a consideration.

Halesowen Skip hire have 3 different sized skips available to hire. Mini skips, midi skips and builders skips. For more information about the dimensions and capacity of each of these skips please take a look at our Skip Hire page. We have also tried to indicate the types of projects each skip size may be suitable for to help you get an idea of what size skip you may required.

Alternatively give us a call and we'll try and help you establish which size is best for your project.

When you book a skip delivery with Halesowen Skip Hire you can specify which day you would like it to be delivered. We recommend ordering a skip the day before you need to use it so that it is ready and waiting and delivery of the skip does not cause any delays for your project. We are often able to provide next day or same day delivery of skips if requested, subject to availability. Please contact us to book a skip.

We maintain a modern fleet of vehicles to provide a prompt collection of all skips when due for an exchange or are off-hired. Often this is a next-day, or same-day service if required.

Please call us or message us to make arrangements.

Halesowen Skip Hire offices are open 6 days a week, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and Saturday 8am to 1.30pm to take all enquiries or to arrange to hire a skip or to organise collection.  Please contact us for assistance.

Halesowen Skip Hire are a genuine local skip hire company supplying skips for customers in Halesowen and the surrounding areas. If you live in one of the areas which neighbours Halesowen we can also help with skip hire. We deliver skips to the following areas: Blackheath, Rowley Regis, Hagley, Hunnington, Romsley, Stourbridge, Lye, Wollescote, Oldswinford, Colley Gate, Cradley and Cradley Heath, Old Hill, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill and Dudley.

Slightly further afield? We also cover all South Birmingham areas including Bartley Green, Quinton, Selly Oak, Harborne, Northfield, Weoley Castle and Longbridge.

If you cannot see your specific area listed here, please get in touch, there's a good chance we can help.

If you would like to book a skip or arrange collection of a skip you can contact us by phone, text message or Whatsapp. We are open 6 days a week and we are often able to offer next day or even same day skip hire services.

Contact us to book a skip

We offer mini skip hire and small skip hire to both residential and commercial customers.

• We have 2 Yard Skips, referred to as Mini Skips, available for hire which are suitable for house or garage clear outs.
• Our 4 Yard Skips, referred to as Midi Skips are suitable for small home refurbishments and projects such as a new bathroom or a kitchen installation.
• Our 8 Yard Skips, referred to as Builders Skips are ideal for large home renovation projects.

Take a look at our Skip Hire page for more information, skip dimensions and prices, or call us to book a skip for delivery.

Yes, we do offer skips for commercial use. Take a look at our Skip Hire page form more information or please contact us to book your skip.