Frequently asked questions

Q. Can I fill the skip over the top if I put some boards down the side?

A. Level loads only, this is due to the safety of everyone. Loose items fall of the top of skips during loading, transport and unloading putting people in real danger. we have a zero tolerance policy to overloaded skips.

Q. Can I burn some of my rubbish in the skip?

A. There is a firm no fires policy. Fires in the skips damages them. Any fires in skips will be charged at £500 to recover the cost of purchasing new equipment and having our asset out of comission.

Q. Can I put paint tins in the skip?

A. Empty and dry paint tins can be placed into our skips. Any wet paint found in our skips will be returned or charged for at £20 per tin. We do not take hazardous goods.

Q. How long can I have the skip for?

A. Skips are hired for 2 weeks. Extra time can be available. Please call for cost. If you finish with the skip sooner and would like it gone quicker, please call 07706 706878 to arrange removal. 

Q. I don't have a drive, can you put the skip on the road outside my house?

A. Skips may not be placed on the public highway without a permit from the local council. Our skips are designed for driveways, gardens and other residential settings. We can provide a wait while you load service where space is an issue. Please call for details.

More useful information from Top Bins Skip Hire

* Our 4 yard skips cannot be filled with soil, stone, concrete or sand due to weight restrictions. Please call for quantities of these materials to be removed and we will be happy to assist, usually at a very competitive rate.

* Please beware that if any prohibited items are found when the skip is emptied you are likely to be charged extra and the restricted items returned to you.  We advise that you keep an eye on your skip if it’s in an open and public area because people could put their own rubbish in your skip.  If this happens, unfortunately you are responsible for the waste that is in your skip.