Want to hire a skip for a day but not sure if it’s possible? Whether you’re taking on a big garden clear-out or a renovation tidy-up, if you have a substantial amount of waste, a skip is the best way to get rid of it.

But one of the most common questions we get is whether you can hire a skip for a day – just a day. The answer is a little complicated, so let’s explain…

One-Day Skip Hire Isn’t The Answer

Whether you’re a seasoned contractor with rubble to get rid of or a DIY landscaper clearing out the garden brambles, you’ll need a skip. You might think you want to hire a skip for a day, but in reality, it wouldn’t be a practical answer. The good news is, that there are other, better solutions available for you… but before we get to them, let me explain why hiring a skip for a day isn’t a great plan.

Delivery & Collection Nightmares

Skip delivery requires a good amount of time for transporting to your location, unloading the skip at your property, loading the skip with debris, and then collecting it. Doing all of this in one day is a tall order. The logistics coordination needed to make all of that happen within the hours available in a single day is just not feasible. And that would lead to inevitable delays and disruptions in your day.

Stacking Up The Costs

Bearing that in mind, the cost of transporting a skip to you and then collecting it again within a 24-hour time frame can be prohibitive, to say the least. Typically, skip hire companies operate with a minimum hire period, which ensures the service is cost-effective and efficient for you. In short, the cost for this kind of pick-up and drop-off turnaround wouldn’t be good value!

A Better Solution: Wait-And-Load Skips

Now, if you need a skip for a very short period, (30 minutes to be precise), we do offer something special called Wait-And-Load skip hire. This solution is perfect for those quick clean-ups where you can load up the skip immediately and get the waste gone pronto.

The way Wait-And-Load skip hire works is…

Get Loading

  • The driver delivering your skip stays on-site while you load it with waste. This means the skip doesn’t need to be left at your location for an extended period and then grabbed again. We essentially become your door-to-dump waste chauffeurs.

Goodbye, Skip

  • You get the ultimate convenience on jobs that can be completed swiftly, where the waste is ready to go. This can be tasks like a garage clear out getting rid of some lingering garden waste, the exact situations you wish a skip could turn up at your doorstep, take it all, and then be off! No hanging around required.

Flexible Skip Hire

While you can’t really hire a skip for a day, ATS Skip Hire does offer flexible skip hire options that may well cater to your needs better.

Flexible skip hire does what it says on the tin really.

You get:

  • Tailored Hire Periods
    Did you know you can hire skips for a duration that matches up with your work plans? Whether you’re tearing out the kitchen suite and need a skip for a few days or you’re doing a full home renovation and need it for several weeks, we have the flexibility to make life a bit easier.
  • Adaptable To You
    A flexible skip hire option like this is especially helpful if your projects have fluctuating amounts of waste – you just don’t know how long you’ll need your skip until you get started. You can easily extend your hire period if things take longer than expected.

With longer than a day to get things done and a long-term skip hire, you’ve got wiggle room. Make the most of your skip and complete your project without unrealistic time frames holding you back.

Flexible Skip Hire At ATS

So if you can’t hire a skip for a day in Colchester and the surrounding areas, what’s your best option?

Take a look at the job you’ve got and the waste you’ll want to get rid of. If you know you can load a skip up with your waste, debris or rubbish in a jiffy, then a Wait-And-Load hire option might be the ideal fit.

If your job is a little bigger or unpredictable, we’d recommend going for a flexible long-term skip hire, so you can get the most for your money and be sure you’ve got the skip as long as you need it.

Whichever option you choose, the great thing about hiring from ATS is that you get more than a skip in your driveway. You get an efficient, streamlined service designed to make the process so simple you won’t need to think twice before calling us back next time.

We put your convenience first, giving you extended and flexible hire periods, and most importantly we put environmental responsibility first, ensuring all of our waste is disposed of responsibly, aligning with environmental regulations.

Want To Hire A Skip For A Day In Colchester?

Well, unfortunately it simply won’t be practical because of the tricky logistics and cost considerations. But ATS Skip Hire offers alternative solutions that will solve your short-term waste removal problem. With flexible long-term hire as well as the convenient Wait-And-Load options, you can get the job done quickly and reliably.

Take a look at our flexible skip hire options here or get in touch today with our friendly team to find out how we can get you the perfect waste disposal solution.