- An approved and licensed skip hire company – You should look at skip hires in Wetherby who are part of the National Skip Hire Association (NSHA) – the trade body for UK skip hire companies. The organisations allow skip hire customers to easily identify ethical and professional skip hire companies.
- Avoid using a cowboy skip hire company – All skip hire operators should be licensed and approved independently by the Environment Agency to remove waste otherwise you may be liable for fines for fly tipping of up to £50,000!
- How quickly can a skip be delivered – Sometimes on the same day, or usually on the following day. Customers should normally be able to get a skip delivered very quickly.
- Are they local? – It would be beneficial to search for skip hire in Wetherby as if they are local, you should expect a skip to be delivered quickly and it is more likely to be cheaper.
- Do the skip hire company recycle? – Much of the household and garden material that are put in a skip can be recycled. When choosing a skip hire in Wetherby it’s worth checking out the nature of their materials recycling policy
Overall, anything hazardous and also certain materials that for environmental reasons need to be disposed of separately. Above shows the most common things you cannot put in a skip. Always ask your skip hire provider for their advice if you are unsure. It is particularly important to be aware of asbestos material which, can be found in roofing and wet areas. The best advice is to contact an asbestos removal company and have the questionable material inspected first.
- The weight the skip can hold – The capacity of a skip is measured in cubic yards. As a rile of thumb, one cubic year will contain up to one metric tonne (1,000 kilograms) of waste.
- Size of the skip – The skip has to be suited to different waste types and weights. The wrong type of waste or weight could be liable for extra fees.
- Skip Location – The skip should be close to the site of your project. It is important to make sure the driver can actually deliver the skip in the location you select.
- Skip covering and lighting – Make sure the skip is placed on a public highway and covered overnight. Also, it must have adequate lighting to be seen by ongoing passers.
- The right type of skip – It is vital that the skip is suited to different waste types and weights. Overall, the wrong type of waste or weight could be liable for extra fees.
When you are getting rid of things, you do have a couple of options. Obviously, you can throw things away, but if you have anything in good condition the options below are perfect to think about before you get to the stage of needing a skip:
Donate to the Needy – Donating is the easiest way to get rid of your unwanted items. Finding your local Salvation Army or British Heart Foundation is a good way to start.
Sell, Sell, Sell- If you are going to sell your stuff, the most obvious options are to use eBay, Amazon or Gumtree. You will want to use Gumtree for things like furniture or larger items and eBay or Amazon to sell your gadgets or smaller items.
Council Tip – Take it yourself to a Council Tip if you have a suitable car or a family member has.
Digital – A lot of items you have in your home can fit on a hard drive. Nothing saves space more like getting rid of stacks of photos, CDs and DVDs.
Car Boot Sales – This is a great way to sell your unwanted items from furniture to toys. You can find your nearest car boot sales here.
The problem is if your items are not in good nick then you can’t donate to charity or sell on eBay. Therefore, your options extend to asking the council to take it away and waiting around for a long time, taking it yourself or hiring a waste clearance company. Chances are you will know somebody who can take you to the skip and your problem is solved.
For some, hiring a skip is not the best option due to some of the factors above. Therefore, using a local Council Tip could be better solution. This is a great way to get rid of your unwanted items if you have a suitable car or a family has. Here are a few local Council Tips within the Wetherby area:
- Wetherby (Thorp Arch) Household Recycling Site
- Harrogate Household Waste Recycling Centre
- West Harrogate Household Waste Recycling Centre
From another perspective, many households in the Wetherby area have expressed their resentment with the local Council Tips over the last few years. Therefore, numerous of households are now searching for other alternatives. The following links are a few examples that have been covered by the local press:
- County Council brings in changes for waste disposals
- Harrogate Council “overwhelmingly” votes in favour of green waste charge
Always check whether the third party has a waste carriers license issued by The Environment Agency. You can check whether a prospective company has a license here. 
If they are not licensed they are more likely to be a rogue trader and you could be prosecuted for fly tipping which is punishable with the following offences
- A fine of up to £50,000 in a magistrates court
- Unlimited fine in a crown court.
- Jail for 12 months
It isn’t worth the risk of being prosecuted use a waste clearance company with a license.
In order to avoid being prosecuted for a fine of up to £50,000 and avoid a 12-month jail sentence, your clearance company will give you a duty of care waste transfer note. This is to make sure that the waste is recycled and disposed of carefully and if the waste is not disposed of correctly it is the fault of the clearance company.
Usually, the longer a company has been running the better job they do of serving their customers. Our company has been in business for thirteen years serving the area around Wetherby. We will continue to provide alternative services for skip hire in Wetherby at a great price otherwise, we wouldn’t have stayed in business if we didn’t do our absolute best for our customers.
A large proportion of reliable waste clearance companies will come out and give you a free quote if you give them an address and tell them where to look. Now the important thing to remember is you have not committed to anything once a quote has been given.