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Frequently asked questions

Skip hire services in the south east

Croydon office: 0208 106 5727
Please find the answers below to the most frequently asked questions regarding Skip Hire. This should help you understanding exactly what you need to know before hiring a skip.
For householders, correct positioning of the skip is vital. A skip needs to allow for a 9ft wide entrance and a dropped kerb. Skips can be up to 12ft long. Most driveways are suitable for skips but thought should be taken to the quality of the surface; as lorries can be heavy. You may also have exposed drain covers, low branches, or a restricted access. We encourage you to provide us with as much information as possible when ordering your skip. We can provide for most situations, however if hire service of a traditional skip is not be possible due to your location, please give us a call and we can help determine what best suits your situation.
If the skip will not be going on private property and is instead going on a public highway, Ceejay Waste will arrange a skip permit for you through your local council, along with lighting on the skip to comply with regulations.
A skip needs to allow for a 11ft or 3.3m entrance and they can be up to 12ft long. Most driveways are suitable for skips but thought should be taken to the quality of the surface as lorries can be heavy. You may also have exposed drain covers, low branches, or a restricted access. We encourage you to provide us with as much information as possible when ordering your skip so that we can brief the lorry driver before arrival. Please give us a call if you are unsure.
Skips must not be overloaded. The contents in the skip must not exceed the fill level. This isn’t our own rule to get you to hire a bigger skip – it’s the law! The reason for this is that although we net every skip before moving, if the skip is overloaded items could still dislodge and cause injury to pedestrians or motorists. It may also be too heavy for the lorry to legally lift.
Environmental legislation restricts these wastes within the skips:
  • asbestos
  • computer monitors
  • televisions
  • aerosols
  • gas canisters
  • paint cans
  • fridges or freezers
  • Tyres
Also, a fire must never be started in a skip. However, subject to notification we can dispose of these waste types for you. Please contact us for further information. Hazardous Materials we don’t take.
Our delivery times are Monday to Friday 7am to 4.30pm and Saturdays 7am to 12.30pm. Please let us know if you require a dedicated time frame. We can usually offer a same day skip service, but would suggest you give us 24 hours notice to ensure your requirements can be met.
Payment is payable via the telephone or upon delivery. You can pay by Cash, Debit Card or Credit Card.
The waste is transported to one of our licensed facilities where it is screened and the waste types are segregated for either recovery or recycling. Thanks to our recycling efforts we try to recycle as much as possible, with little going to landfill.
Ceejay Waste carry a valid Waste Carrier Licence and operate licenced waste facilities that are strictly monitored and controlled by the Environment Agency.