If you’re renovating your house, having a clear out or planning a garden DIY project, you’ll need to think about waste disposal. You could choose skip hire, a grab lorry, a Man with a Van or simply taking it to the tip yourself! But with the convenience, price and versatility of skips, it’s no wonder over 17 million skips are hired every year in the UK for domestic use alone!
In this article, we are going to run through the benefits of skips and why they should be your go to waste disposal solution, over the other options that are available. Let’s get into it.
Why are skips better than grab lorries?
Skips and grab lorries. Both very effective solutions for disposing of your waste, depending on your project. However, we’d be frauds if we pretended that we didn’t think skips were the better choice. There are a number of benefits of choosing skips over grab lorries.
Tidiness
One of the benefits of skips over grab lorries is tidiness. Skips are a lot tidier than grab lorries. They keep the rubble and waste in one, contained space. In order to hire a grab lorry, you have to pile up your waste in one large pile so that the hydraulic grab arm can pick up the waste and drop it into the bucket on the lorry. This can cause a mess.
Convenience
Another benefit of hiring a skip over a grab lorry is the convenience of being able to fill it up at your own pace, without the pressure of having to do it all at once. On top of this, you can easily see when it’s reaching capacity, allowing for timely arrangements for its removal and replacement if needed.
Enhanced control
As well as this, skips offer more control over the organisation of your waste. You can sort different types of waste into separate skips if necessary, allowing for proper disposal and recycling. This level of organisation is not available with grab lorries.
Why are skips better than going to the tip?
While taking your waste to the local tip might seem like a straightforward solution, choosing to hire a skip can offer several advantages that make it a more appealing choice.
Convenience
First and foremost, convenience is key. With a skip, you avoid having to repeat journeys to the tip. Instead, the skip is conveniently delivered to you, saving you effort, and you can fill it up at your own pace without having to stick to the tip’s limited opening hours.
Safety
On top of this, skips provide a safer option for waste disposal. Rather than risking injury or damage to your vehicle by repeatedly loading and unloading heavy items at the tip, a skip allows for a safer, more controlled process.
Cost-effectiveness
Finally, while the initial cost may be more, hiring a skip can actually be more cost-effective than the fuel and wear and tear costs that can occur by making multiple trips to the tip. By using a skip, you can save yourself both time and money in the long run.
When are skips better than a Man with a Van?
The Man with a Van service is definitely an effective method of waste removal. However, the benefits of skips, especially for larger projects, outweigh those of a Man with a Van.
Large capacity of waste
For example, skips tend to offer a much larger capacity than what a single van can accommodate. This means you can dispose of a greater volume of waste in one go, saving you time and hassle.
Value for money
As well as this, skips often provide better value for money in the long run. While the upfront cost of hiring a Man with a Van might seem attractive, when you factor in the potential additional charges such as mileage, repeat journeys or hourly rates, the overall expense can quickly add up. Skips, on the other hand, are charged at a flat rate for a set period of time, allowing you to budget more effectively without any surprises.
Flexibility
On top of this, skips offer a level of flexibility that a Man with a Van isn’t able to match. Once a skip is delivered to you, you have the freedom to fill it up at your own pace, without being constrained by someone else’s schedule.
How EJ Shanley can help
At EJ Shanley, offer a diverse selection of skip sizes, allowing us to customise your waste management solutions to your specific needs.
If you’re still unsure whether skips are the perfect solution for you, we also offer a range of alternative waste management services to cater to various preferences.
Speak to us today to find the ideal solution for you.
