What happens if you overfill a skip?

When hiring a skip, there are certain rules and safety regulations which you must follow. One of these rules id to never overfill a skip.

Most skips have a fill line which is there to provide guidance on how much you can fill the skip up to. Anything which goes above this level is classed as overfilling and can often cause further issues with collection, safety and extra costs. If a skip has been overfilled, the skip hire company could refuse collection due to safety. This is because when the waste is being transported, there’s a risk of this falling out and causing problems and safety issues on the road.

The skip hire company will advise you to remove the extra waste which has gone past the fill line before they take this away. This can cause further delays with the waste removal and you would even occur extra charges for double collections and extra hire. Choosing the correct skip size from the beginning will help you save time and money in the long run.

There are some steps which you can take to avoid overfilling the skip:

• Breaking down bulky items and boxes to stack the waste efficiently
• Place heavy items at the bottom to create a foundation for lighter waste materials
• Fill any gaps with smaller waste materials
• Do not throw random stuff into the skip

Following the simple steps above can ensure the waste is collected on time and avoid any extra unexpected charges.