We have compiled a list of answers to Frequently Asked Questions from our customers, which we hope will be of help to you.
However, if you have a specific query on which you would like advice or information, we will be glad to help. Please provide your details below along with your question and we will get back to you with an answer.
Where can I hire out skips/roll-on roll-off bins nationwide?
Directly from our hotline 0800 542 0007. Any size, any place, any time, anywhere in the UK!
Can I have a credit account?
Yes!
Subject to terms and conditions your credit account will give you access to all of our services anywhere in the UK. You can open a Countrywide account here.
What sizes do skips/roll-on roll-off bins come in?
Skips start as small as 1 cubic yard in volume and are available in some areas as large as 25 cubic yards in volume. Roll-on roll-off bins generally start at 15 cubic yards, with the largest bins available at a massive 50 cubic yards.
What can I put in skips/roll-on roll-off containers?
Skips up to 8 cubic yards “Builders skips” can be used for any type of waste material (subject to prior agreement with Countrywide Waste Management) and are particularly suited to heavy material e.g. soil, hardcore, concrete. Larger skips can be used for lighter weight materials such as wood, ceiling tiles, carpets, window frames. Roll-on roll-off bins between 15 and 25 cubic yards in volume can be used for heavy waste such as soil, hardcore and concrete. The larger bins are ideal for very bulky materials such as fencing panels, furniture, shopfitters’ waste and stud walls.
How much weight can a skip/roll-on roll-off container hold?
Skips can carry a maximum payload of around 8 tonnes. Roll-on roll-off bins can hold a maximum weight of up to around 20 tonnes. The size of the container and the vehicle dictate the maximum payload.
Can I put a skip on the public highway?
Yes!
With a road permit, local councils generally allow skips up to 8 cubic yards (“Builders skips”) to be placed on the public highway.
Where do I get a road permit?
Countrywide Waste Management will arrange road permits for you. We take away all the hassle of contacting local councils, filling in endless paperwork and then finally having to arrange how you are going to pay them.
Can I put asbestos in a skip/roll-on roll-off bin?
Yes…
…with prior written agreement Countrywide Waste Management will remove asbestos from your sites. We arrange the special waste consignment documents and inform the Environment Agency of the whole process.
Do you provide other services?
Yes!
We offer a complete range of onsite services in addition to skips and roll-on roll-off bins across the UK:
- Tipper Lorries
- Grab Lorries
- Site Containers and Office Accommodation
- Special Waste Disposal
- Asbestos Removal and Disposal
- Large Plant Hire
- Site Fencing
- Portable Loos
- Out-of-hours
- Road Permits
- Site Clearance
- Wait-and-load
- Gully Suckers
- Road Sweepers
- Tankers
- Caged-body vehicles
