Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, but only if you apply for a Highways Permit from the Local District Council. These are obtained by Able Skip Hire Ltd on your behalf, and the council fee is added to the cost of the skip. The cost of the permit can be found here. We will supply cones to place around the skip.

Our vehicles typically use a vertical chain-lift skip loader unit, so our skilled operators gently lower the skip into place rather than dragging it across the drive’s surface. Suppose you need us to place a skip in a problematic or hazardous position, such as over maintenance hole covers or across grassy areas. In that case, we will ask you to sign a ‘hirer accepts responsibility’ document.

The following items are not accepted in our skips: – Refrigerators, Freezers, Tyres, Asbestos Roofing Sheets, unsealed oil or paint cans. If any of these types of waste our found in the skip thay will be returned to the hirer or an extra charge may apply.

All skips must be filled level with the top of the container. This is because overloaded skips can cause the vehicle to exceed its legal weight limit, which in turn could lead to our drivers being fined up to £1000. Unsafe loads can also present a hazard to other road users. Any skips filled excessively will either have the excess waste removed or an extra charge will be applied.

Yes. Unlike some other skip firms we operate a recycling centre so all our skips are tipped here and the waste is segregated accordingly to be recycled. So we save you the time and effort of separating your own rubbish. This means both soils, brick etc can be placed in the same skip as household and commercial waste.

No. Under no circumstances can a fire be lit inside a skip. This is a contravention of Fire safety Guideline No.16 and also damages the skip and it’s paintwork, which can have implications for Health and Safety. Any person, who causes a fire will have the contents of the skip deposited on their property, will also be liable for the re-painting cost of the skip, and their details will be passed to the Environment Agency and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service who may prosecute the hirer.

One days notice is required for all skip deliveries, but we will attempt to meet all orders as soon as possible.