Can I hire a skip for garden waste disposal?

The simple answer is, yes, you can! A skip can generally be filled with many different types of waste, including from your garden. This could be hired for disposing things like, cut grass, tree trimmings, leaves and other garden waste like soil.

When choosing the right skip, you will often find many skip hire companies offer the option to book a skip particularly for garden waste. 2 yard skips, known as mini skips are great for smaller household projects like garden clearances. These can often fit on your driveway and are the perfect size for garden waste.

When it comes to small household projects, it’s best to think about keeping your cost low, especially if your clearing stuff out. Before hiring a skip, speak to the skip provider about whether you need a permit, especially if you have limited space on your property and need to place this on a pavement or public road. If you’re just looking to place the skip on your own property, like in your garden or driveway then you usually don’t require a permit. However, if it’s a rented or leased property, then always check with your landlord first in case they have any objections.

Ensure you have always checked what waste you can put into the hired skip as some waste may not be allowed. If you put the wrong type of waste materials in the skip then this may lead to additional charges or in worst cases, legal issues.