Keeping you in the know with our FAQs

Most skips have the expression ‘Level Loads only’ clearly written on side and the terms and conditions of skip hire will also specify the same.  This means you should never fill your skip above the heights of its sides.  If you exceed this height then you risk the skip lorry driver refusing to collect your skip or asking you to empty out all the extra stuff before he removes it. This is because overloaded skips are dangerous to transport since stuff could fall out on route and cause damage or injury to others.

How to protect your driveway?
Driveways made with soft tarmac or block paving have the potential to be damaged by skips.  This can easily be avoided by placing scaffolding planks or big pieces of wood to rest the skip.  Bear in mind also that skip lorries are heavy and when they take away your filled skip, they are even heavier.  Skip lorries use stabiliser when they load the skip.  These metal legs exert significant pressure on the ground and can dent soft tarmac or break paving stones.  If you are concerned about damage to your drive, always speak to the skip provider first for their advise on how to protect it.

Access restrictions – access requirements for the skip lorry.
Skips are normally delivered on large 7.5-tonne HGV lorries that are wider than a car.  Make sure there is enough space for the skip lorry to access the place you want the skip to be located or consider changing the location. Road or gates access width needs to be 2.5 meters, please check with our friendly sales team beforehand that the dimensions of the lorry will fit.

What height can a skip be placed over a fence or hedge?
3 feet is the maximum height a skip can be lifted over a fence or hedge.

No time to wait on a skip permit? J & M Kennie Ltd offer a Wait & Load service. This allows for 30 minutes on site. After this, the charge is £1.35 per minute plus VAT.

What can I put in the skip?
Skips are for general waste house/garage rubbish gardens waste and inert waste (soil, stone & gravel).
Things NOT to put in the skip:
•    Asbestos
•    Paint, oils or any liquids
•    Tyres
•    Fridges & Freezers
•    Plasterboard
•    Gas Cylinders

Mattresses- only 1 per skip, £20.00 per additional mattresses

Please call on 01506 857818 for details on how to dispose of these waste.

When do I need a permit?
Permits are required for skips that are placed on public land or highway, by local councils.  We will advise you whether you need a permit for your skip and in most cases we can assist you with this.

SKIP PERMITS will increase on 1st April 2023.

SKIP PERMITS Please note – Skip Hire Permits required notice varies for each council.  
West Lothian Council 7 Days' Notice, Edinburgh City Council 5 Working Days' Notice, (NSL Parking Suspension) 72 hours' Notice Cost Varies, Midlothian Council 2 Working Days' Notice, East Lothian Council 10 Working Days' Notice, Falkirk City Council 7 working Days' Notice   

SKIP PERMITS/ PARKING BAY SUSPENSIONS.

•    *Skips will not be permitted on Greenways, clearways or double yellow lines*

•    Parking Suspension will be required for occupation of Pay Bays or Residential Parking Bays, for details of charges Tel: 0131 554 1751

Wasted Journey's will be charged at £100.00 plus vat for all skip sizes.

The maximum hire period for a residential skip hire is 7 days the delivery and off hire dates are booked in at the same time, delivery is anytime on days 1 and collection is anytime on day 7.

Skip Rental As of 1st April 2023.
Additional Charge £2.00 per days skip rental.

SKIP HIRE TERM BUSINESSES/COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS.
The maximum hire period is 30 days, skips must be exchange or off hired in that period or a rental will apply and a charge at £2.00 per day will be charged.

SKIP HIRE TERM RESIDENTIAL/DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS.
The maximum hire period for a residential skip hire is 7 days the delivery and off hire dates are booked in at the same time, delivery is anytime on day 1 and collection is anytime on day 7.

We would like to remind customers about skip levels, Skips must not be filled over the level load.