Skiphire Blog - Skip Hire

The UK is not a huge place by international standards, our Islands do not have the open spaces of some sections of Europe. Because of this restrictiveness of space it is very important for the UK to maintain tight control on our waste management. Despite this tight control fly-tipping and illegal waste disposal does happen and when it is discovered the companies responsible for the poor practice do get fined heavily.

What may surprise you is that it is not just the waste company that gets fined. The waste producer, i.e. you, also winds up with a fine of up to £5,000, no small amount. It is your responsibility to check out the quality of your Waste carrier to ensure that both the environment, and your wallet are protected.

The first stage is to check that your waste carrier is fully licensed to handle your waste. Once this has been proved you know that they are bound to follow the legal guidelines for waste disposal. Skip Hire UK are a fully licensed waste carrier. Our operations are regularly monitored and we ensure that all of our national agencies remove your waste to authorised recycling and disposal sites.

This approach is not designed to make you feel oppressed; these laws exist to ensure that your waste does not damage the environment and that you remember that your waste is your responsibility.