Question 1

Do Smiths Waste Removals & Skip Hire handle both domestic and commercial skip hire?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they work with both household customers and commercial clients. Whether you're clearing out a garage at home or managing waste on a building site, their experience allows them to cater to a wide range of projects.

Question 2

What areas do Smiths Waste Removals & Skip Hire cover for skip delivery?

Accepted Answer

They primarily serve Runcorn and the surrounding region, with regular deliveries to Widnes, Warrington, Liverpool, Speke, Huyton, Prescot, Garston, St Helens, Ellesmere Port, Knotty Ash, Newton-le-Willows, Wavertree, Knowsley, Croft, Bebington and other nearby towns and villages. It's worth contacting them directly if you're unsure whether your postcode is covered.

Question 3

What skip sizes are available and how much do they cost?

Accepted Answer

Four skip sizes are available: a 2 yard skip from £100, a 4 yard skip from £160, a 6 yard skip from £190, and an 8 yard skip from £250. The smaller sizes are suited to garden and low-volume waste, while the 8 yard skip is suitable for large home or garage clearances.

Question 4

What can and cannot go in a skip hired from Smiths Waste Removals?

Accepted Answer

Accepted waste includes construction materials such as bricks, rubble and wood, broken furniture, plastics, cardboard, garden waste, and metal items. Prohibited items include asbestos, car tyres, electronics, mattresses, fridges and freezers, paint tins, and plasterboard, as these require specialist disposal.

Question 5

Do I need a permit to place a skip on the road in Runcorn?

Accepted Answer

A permit is not required if the skip is placed on your own driveway or private property. If it needs to go on a public highway, permission from the local council is required, and Smiths Waste Removals can arrange this permit on your behalf, adding the fee to your skip hire cost.

Question 6

Does Smiths Waste Removals offer a service where I do not have to fill the skip myself?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they offer a waste clearance service where their team handles all lifting and loading, removing waste from houses, flats, gardens, and business premises. They also offer a wait and load service, where a skip is delivered and the driver waits on site while you fill it.

Question 7

What are Smiths Waste Removals & Skip Hire's working hours?

Accepted Answer

The company operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. They are closed on Sundays.

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