Ilford Skip Hire

You need a permit from Redbridge Council when placing skips on public roads in Ilford. We handle the permit application process, which takes 2-3 days. No permit is needed for skips on private property. The council has specific rules for busy areas like High Road and Cranbrook Road. Permit costs are added to your hire price and vary based on duration. Some areas near Valentines Park and Ilford Lane have additional restrictions during certain times of year.

Items not permitted in skips include asbestos, paint, gas bottles, batteries, tyres, electronics and hazardous materials. Regular household waste, furniture, soil, rubble and garden waste are all suitable. Redbridge has strict rules about waste separation, particularly for commercial clients on Ilford Lane and in Hainault Business Park. We can arrange separate collection for restricted items. Most renovation waste from Goodmayes and Seven Kings properties is acceptable, but plasterboard needs separate disposal.

A 4-yard skip suits most garden clearances, holding about 45-55 bin bags. House renovations typically need 6 or 8-yard skips. The terraced houses in Ilford town centre often have limited access, making smaller skips necessary. For loft clearances in Clayhall, 6-yard skips work well. Commercial projects in Chadwell Heath industrial areas generally require 10-14 yard skips. Many domestic customers in Barkingside find a 4-yard skip sufficient for general clearance. The slope and width of your driveway may affect what size will fit properly.

Skips are typically hired for 14 days in Ilford. You can extend this by calling before your collection date. We collect filled skips within 1-2 working days of your call. Fill your skip level but not above the rim to comply with transport regulations. For longer building projects around Redbridge, we can arrange a schedule of exchanges. Collection times vary based on routes and traffic - morning collections are difficult near Ilford station due to rush hour congestion.

Check you have adequate space for both the skip and delivery vehicle. Our lorries need about 3 metres width for access to most Ilford properties. Parking suspensions may be needed in controlled parking zones around Gants Hill tube station. The ground needs to be firm and level - some properties near Seven Kings Park have soft ground that can cause issues during wet weather. Let us know about low bridges, narrow lanes or weight restrictions, particularly in older parts of Chadwell Heath. Skips can't block drainage access or be placed within 10 metres of junctions.