If you’re planning on undergoing a home renovation or garden renovation, or are simply in the mood for a big clear-out, chances are you’ll need a skip to keep all your waste in check.
If you don’t have a driveway or front garden to house your skip, leaving a skip on the road is possible, assuming you have a skip permit (more on those in a moment).
In this case, the question becomes: “How long am I allowed to leave a skip on the road?” It’s a valid point and one that depends on a couple of factors.
At A&R Skips, we offer skip hire services in Chorley, Wigan, Abram and other areas in the North West and have done so for years, making us an easy choice when seeking affordable skip hire nearby.
Drop us a message today if commercial or domestic skip hire is on your radar, or if you need a certain skip size. Or keep reading so you know precisely how long to leave a skip on a public road.
Do skips have time limits?
Yes. Generally, skips have time limits. Though this depends on where you acquired the skip and where you’re planning on leaving it.
If someone you know actually owns a skip, and you ask to borrow it, you keep hold of it as long as you like, assuming it’s on your property and you have the owner’s consent.
However, when hiring a skip from an experienced skip hire company like A&R Skips, your agreement will have specified the time limit. This is usually seven days, but shorter agreements are available, depending on your needs. At A&R Skips, we have a four-day option on our two-yard mini skips; convenient for smaller jobs.
But if you’re going to be leaving it on the road outside your property, you’ll need to have a skip permit before you’re allowed to place it.
Skip permits need to be obtained from the local council, as you’ll be placing a skip on something that’s technically public property when it’s on the road – even if it’s only a few feet from your front door.
These permits often last seven days. Should you need to extend the time you have the skip on a public road, you’ll need to speak to both your skip hire provider and the council.
However, if you’re seeking a Chorley skip hire service, or skip hire in the nearby areas, A&R Skips can help you obtain a skip permit extension, at a local skip permit price of just £55 for 28 days! Get in touch with the team to learn more.
The rules on leaving skips on the road
It’s important to note that, when placing a skip on the road, you can’t just leave it anywhere. Otherwise, you could be causing concern for passing civilians and motorists.
As a rule of thumb, the skip should be placed so its largest sides are parallel to the carriageway and as close to the edge of the road as possible without impeding the safety of those walking on the kerb.
You may also need to place lighting and clearly visible cones on the side of the skip facing the road. For more information on these safety measures, get in touch with A&R Skips and we’d be happy to fill you in before you hire a skip.
What if someone else puts something in my skip on the road?
Skips on public roads can often attract attention from passers-by who may feel inclined to use your hired skip as a dumping ground for their own waste. After all, that’s what it’s for, right?
Well, the difficulty with that is:
- It’s illegal to place something in or take something from someone else’s skip without permission. You can read more about this in our blog here.
- Unfortunately, even if someone places something in your skip without your knowledge, it’s your responsibility to ensure the contents of your skip are acceptable.
This is why it’s always worth keeping a watchful eye on your skip hire whenever possible, as well as inspecting it thoroughly before it’s collected, to make sure there are no dangerous or hazardous items.
Looking for affordable skip hire in Chorley, Standish, Wigan and nearby areas? Choose A&R Skips
If you’ve been on the hunt for cheap skip hire, Chorley, Wigan, Abram and other nearby areas have plenty of options. But you’ll be thankful you sided with A&R Skips.
With next-day skip hire available for domestic and commercial waste, we always ensure our skips are dropped off and collected promptly, at a time that suits you.
Over our years in the skip hire game, we’re proud to say we’ve built an unshakable reputation among the local community seeking waste disposal services, and we know we’re the best skip hire company to serve your needs.
To hire a skip online, head to our bookings page here. Or get in touch with a member of the A&R Skips team for more information on commercial skip hire and domestic skips. We’d be happy to hear how we can help.
You can also check out our dedicated pages for Wigan skip hire, Ashton skip hire, Lostock skip hire and more from our homepage – just head to the ‘Areas Covered’ tab and see if we deliver skips to your area today.
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