Whether it’s an office refurbishment, fitting out a new space or simply just clearing out unwanted items, businesses can generate a lot of commercial waste. Handling waste incorrectly however, can lead to increased costs, delays and compliance issues. There are two options for businesses to dispose of commercial waste: skip hire and waste removal services.
Both solutions have their advantages and disadvantages, but which offers the best value? This guide compares skip hire and waste collection to help you choose the most cost-effective, convenient, and sustainable solution for your business.
How Should Businesses Manage Commercial Waste?
Government guidance advises that the first step in managing commercial waste is to reduce, reuse and recycle as much as possible. The aim is to minimise the amount sent for disposal! Furniture, equipment, or other working items can often be donated or repurposed. Leeds City Council provides helpful guidance on which items are recyclable and where to take them. If you’re still unsure, we sort through all the waste we collect and ensure most of it is recycled.
The chances are though, there’s usually some waste that can’t be recycled, and it’s important that this waste is disposed of responsibly. This is where businesses usually have to decide between hiring a skip or using a waste removal service.
Choosing the Right Option for Your Business
Cost
Waste removal services usually charge based on the amount collected, making them a cheaper option for businesses with smaller amounts of waste.
Skip hire can come with fixed costs for delivery, collection and disposal. Plus, you might have to pay a permit fee if you want to put the skip on public land.
Environmental Impact
Professional waste teams (like us!) are trained to handle and dispose of waste responsibly. We sort through all waste to ensure recyclables are handled properly.
Waste from skips may not always be sorted to the same level, leading to more rubbish ending up in landfills.
Convenience
Hiring a skip takes up a lot of space on-site, blocking parking or access. Plus, your team has to handle waste hauling, which can be time-consuming and even risky.
Waste removal services are much more convenient. Trained crews arrive when it suits you, sometimes even on the same day, to take care of everything quickly and efficiently. They handle all of the heavy lifting and hard work, so you don’t have to!
Compliance
All businesses have a duty of care when handling commercial waste. Breaching these rules can result in fines or even prosecution. To stay on the safe side, use a licensed waste carrier registered with the Environment Agency. This way, you can ensure you’re following the rules and keeping everything above board.
FAQ: Skip Hire vs Waste Removal
Q: Which is cheaper for commercial waste, skip hire or waste removal?
A: Waste removal is often cheaper for small loads, while skip hire suits larger amounts of waste.
Q: Is skip hire eco-friendly?
A: Yes, though recycling of waste isn’t always guaranteed compared to waste removal services.
Q: Is skip hire or waste removal more convenient for businesses?
A: Waste removal services collect, lift, and transport waste, often on the same day, providing greater convenience than skip hire.
Business Waste Removals from The Waste Team
When you consider cost, convenience, and compliance, waste removal services usually outperform skip hire. At The Waste Team, we’ve got you covered.
We offer hassle-free, eco-friendly waste removal services for offices, retail, construction sites and more. We can even go one step further and help with strip-out services if needed.
Get in touch with us today to see what we can do for you.