Skip Hire FAQs

Here's some useful advice and answers to common questions that should help ensure you get the skip you need - when and where you need it. If you need further advice, just get in touch.

DO

  • Make sure you hire a big enough skip – one large skip is more cost effective than two smaller ones.
  • If you plan to put the skip on the road or verge outside your house, you’ll need a permit from your council. Give us details at the time of hiring and we can arrange the skip permit for you or assist you (as different conditions apply in different council areas).
  • Do use Pinden. Unlike many skip hire companies, we have our own recycling facility on-site. We aim to reclaim up to 100% of the waste and, in the process, avoid the use of landfill.

DON'T

  • Do not put any of the following in your skip: fridges or freezers, televisions, fluorescent tubes, light bulbs, tyres, asbestos, clinical/medical waste, liquids including oil, paint and solvents, food waste, gas bottles and any hazardous, flammable or toxic material.
  • Do not overfill your skip.
  • Do not light fires in the skip.

FAQs

What do I do when I have finished with the skip?

When the skip is full, a simple call to the office notifying us of collection is all that is required. Removal can take a few days. If you require urgent removal, please notify us we will happily schedule the collection for an allotted date.

How do I pay for the skip?

We can take payment over the phone using a credit or debit card which incurs no extra cost. This is ideal if you do not plan to be in at the time of delivery. A cash payment can be made to the driver on the day, although due to safety reasons, our drivers do not carry a cash float, so the correct money is appreciated.

Alternately to use our online booking system click here

Cheques are no longer accepted.

What am I allowed to put in the skip?

We can take most types of waste except:

  • Fridge/ Freezers
  • Tyres
  • Food
  • Liquids
  • Coshh (paint, oils, diesel and petrol)
  • Special or hazardous waste

Asbestos (Skips for Asbestos waste can be hired separately through the office with site registration and consignment notes arranged)

What if I need to put the skip on the road?

When a skip is placed on the public highway, permission is needed from the local authority. The cost, duration and conditions are different depending on the authority. We are happy to organise the licence but bear in mind the following information:

  • Bexley Council: 2 days notice required for application, 14 day duration
  • Bromley Council: 3 days notice required for application, 14 day duration
  • Greenwich Council: 3 days notice required for application, 30 day duration
  • Kent County Council: 3 days notice required for application, 7 day duration
  • Medway Council: 3-5 days notice required for application, 14 day duration

What size skip should I hire?

We are often asked this question as it is hard to visualise the size of a skip in relation to the amount of waste you have. Our most popular size is the 6 yard skip (4.6 cubic metres). It is approximately the size of an average car. You can check out our full skip range here.

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Good Morning All,

 Just wanted to confirm my earlier phone call in writing.

 I have just had a conversation with the site manager at Bellway Homes – Peters Village site, he wanted to praise the driver who went to site Thursday 12.08.21.

 “ The driver was very polite accommodating and helpful “

 I  understand this was one of your new driver’s so I would be grateful if you pass this on.

 It is uplifting to have calls like this so please make sure your driver is made aware, site manager said he would be happy to have the driver all the time.

 

 

Sally Minster

Thank you so much for the perfect service. I've had a second skip from you now, your drivers are so polite and chatty. I will be ordering another in the next week or so. Again thank you.

Jennifer Barclay

Hi Pinden,

I just wanted to say thank you to your member of staff who litter picks along Green Street Green Road. He diligently picks up all the litter and it makes such a difference to the environment and shows how much Pinden cares about the area around the site. As someone who either drives or runs along that stretch of road each day the difference to other parts is very noticeable. Thanks Pinden and the gentleman who does this.

Regards 

Janet Tidmas

Good morning,

I just wanted to put it in writing how lovely you staff have been each time I have phoned to make enquiries and to book a skip.

You can really tell that they are happy in their work and should be congratulated on their helpful and positive customer service skills.

Well done!!! We will only use your company now.

Kind regards

 

Mrs Andrew

I had a call from our client with regards to our site in Rochester, to say how professional the driver was and he wanted me to pass this on to you as he feels he is a true ambassador to your business. Its really nice to hear and im glad he took the time to call up and mention this as everyone is quick to moan but not many people do what this client has done. 

Twenty 4 Seven Ltd- Craig Lloyd

Just like to thank your skip driver who was in Rosemary Lane Hodsoll Street TN15 7JX about 9AM  14.11.20 with a filled skip onboard. He waited for us to pass on our horses and gave us time to move away before he moved. Really appreciated it thank you

Mandy Davis

I recently used Pinden Skip Hire whilst clearing out my parents' house. I found them to be extremely helpful, and very adaptable to my changing requirements re collection/exchange/on various days, often with me changing requests at the last minute. From the initial contact over the phone, to the guys who delivered and collected, I found nothing but professionalism, courtesy and helpfulness in abundance. I would not hesitate to recommend them .  Liz, Otford

Liz Pike

When renovating our house, we were in need of advice and support regarding the removal of an asbestos ceiling. I'd used Pinden's skip hire service in the past, and found their advice and service to be both professional and timely.

Andrew Wells, Dartford

Pinden have been recycling wood from our construction sites for around eight years now. We’ve always found their service to be quick, reliable and cost-effective.

Jim, Tunbridge Wells

We've used Pinden's 'PINBIN' skips for years – I can remember my grandad getting them in fact. Always reliable, friendly and good value in my opinion. Definitely recommended.

David, Ashford
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