Question 1

Learn more about Skip Hire in Romford

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When it comes to skip hire services, households and businesses in Romford have many convenient choices available due to the number of skip providers that have facilities in or around Romford. Larger waste management companies that are based elsewhere but also offer skips for rent in Romford also increases the availability of skip services in the area which results in competitive pricing and greater value for customers.

Whether it’s general trade waste generated by Romford’s commercial district, renting a 6 or 8 yard skip is considered one of the best ways to dispose of refuse ad hoc or on a regular basis. Mini 2 yard and 4 yard skips are also available for small scale home improvements and DIY projects.

Previously getting the best value from a skip service meant doing a bit of research beforehand, including checking out skip hire providers online to see what kind of prices you can get etc however with our platform all of this work is done for you and we guarantee environmental and quality assurance.

The matter of understanding skip permits and parking bay suspensions, can be a bit of a stumbling block, especially for first-timers. So at Wayst, our goal is to provide you with streamlined and hassle-free skip hire services, and our dedicated and experienced team can provide expert advice on your particular needs based on their detailed knowledge of the industry. Making an enquiry will give you immediate access to advice and recommendations, as well as a detailed breakdown of all associated expenses, so you will get accurate up front pricing information on value for money services delivered to a high standard.

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Question 2

Skip hire prices in Romford

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Due to the large number of skip hire companies offering their services in Romford, the cost of renting a skip throughout the area is highly competitive. Wayst offers up to date and accurate pricing information, on all of our skip hire service providers so you wont need to waste time looking elsewhere.

Always bear in mind that there are likely to be some additional fees when hiring a skip, typically for skip license applications and parking permits payable to the council. Havering Council charges £75 for a skip permit that lasts 14 days, but it’s the parking bay suspension for controlled parking zones (CPZs) that can significantly raise the total price, as they cost £35 per day in Romford.

If you rent the skip for 7 days that amounts to roughly £320 on top of the cost of the skip container. The license fee also has a time limit of 14 days so if you need the skip for longer you will have to renew the license for another 2 weeks.

Question 3

How does skip hire work?

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Skips are hired either on a one off or a regular basis. Typically, regular skips are required for ongoing construction projects that need skips exchanged. However if there is only room for a small skip on your premises arranging skip exchanges for smaller skips may be a more cost effective option than parking a larger container on public property which requires local authority permits etc. The most frequently used small skip size for home renovating is the 4 yard which can fit in most front gardens and driveways.

Once delivered and parked, most types of general rubbish can go into skips, including furniture, garden and construction waste, although it also depends on the arrangements you made with your skip hire provider, who should ask you what you intend to throw away prior to delivery.

If you plan to park your skip on a public road or highway, you are going to need to get a skip permit from your local authority. And if that space is in a controlled parking zone (CPZ), you will need to apply for a parking bay suspension certificate as well. Both the skip and parking permit will take several days to process after payment so planning ahead for when you need to make use of the skip is essential.

Question 4

Skip sizes explained

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Deciding on the size of skip to rent is the first thing people often get stuck on, due to them being measured in cubic yards, it is hard to visualise cubic capacity. However it is far easier to think of the containers in terms of how many standard black refuse sacks they will hold, as outlined in the following frequently used skip sizes:

6 yard skip = 20 240-litre wheelie bins or 50-60 bin bags
8 yard skip = 25 wheelie bins or 60-80 bin bags
10 yard skip = 30 bins or 80 to 100 bin bags
12 yard skip = 40 wheelie bins or 100-120 bin bags

Each skip is generally limited to 1 tonne of rubbish per cubic yard, which is well above the weight limit of filling the skip with the vast majority of general waste items. The weight threshold is usually only important to think about when disposing of heavy inert waste such as concrete, bricks and rubble. On the other hand, skips which are filled beyond the height of the container are unlikely to be collected by the provider as they are usually limited to being filled to the height of their sides. This may be a consideration if you plan to dispose of bulky furniture for reuse and recycling as it is not broken down.

Question 5

What can I put in a skip?

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Skips are extremely versatile, not just because of the volume of rubbish even the smaller 4-yard and 6-yard skips can hold, but because of the types of waste you can fill them with.

As a general rule of thumb, as long as you have paid for a mixed waste skip, you can fill it with almost any general waste (what you would normally put in your household bins). This includes general rubbish, construction waste, furniture and garden waste. You are also allowed to put mixed recycling waste in a mixed use skip. If you are clearing segregated waste streams, you are better off asking your skip provider for a segregated waste skip, which could cost significantly less.

The only real exceptions for what cannot be placed in a skip are items that require special methods for disposal, such as mattresses, batteries, fridges, freezers, electronics and hazardous waste, for which we provide alternative disposal methods.

Question 6

What you need to know about Romford

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Romford is the largest town in East London and belongs to the London Borough of Havering. Traditionally a market town, it still houses Romford Market and Romford Shopping Hall, and boasts one of the largest commercial retail, entertainment, and leisure districts in London. It includes the popular suburban neighbourhoods of Collier Row, Harold Hill, Rise Park and Rush Green, and has recently become a popular buying location, with the most desirable postcode belonging to the affluent Gidea Park area. Due to a cash injection of £35,000,000 from the Greater London Authority and with new housing developments and a Crossrail station in the pipeline, recycling and waste disposal facilities in Romford will need to keep up with growing demand from residents and retailers in the newly regenerated town centre over the coming months.

Question 7

What are the different ways to dispose of waste in Romford?

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There are two rubbish collection businesses near Romford town centre, one is less than 2 miles away from Romford mainline station and clears rubbish from residences and schools, and Havering Street Care at Mercury House located in the Liberty Shopping Centre, who are contracted by the council to clear litter off the streets and deal with overflowing bins and split rubbish sacks, which you can report via the London borough of Havering website. There are also four independent skip hire companies around Romford town centre available for domestic property use at competitive prices, and one company that provides large skip bags between Rise Park and Chase Cross.

Question 8

Where are the nearest recycling centres in Romford

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Romford is well serviced in terms of recycling and waste disposal facilities which are overseen by the East London Waste Authority (ELWA). Gerpins Lane reuse and recycling centre in Havering takes care of glass, plastic, card, and general waste which is free to ELWA residents. Those who frequently use the Gerpins Lane facility may receive a letter from the council to ensure that they are using the tip for domestic purposes only, and will need to prove that they are a resident of one of the ELWA constituent councils before being allowed to continue using the tip. There are also civic amenity sites at Jenkins Lane in Newham and Chigwell Rd in Redbridge available for residents living in the Romford area.

Question 9

What rubbish collection services are available in Romford?

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The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham offers bulky waste collection services with a free white goods collection service offered in partnership with AO recycling. Residents in the Romford area can request to have up to 3 items removed per collection under the scheme, and items are removed from the residence providing that they are disconnected, emptied, and not built into any other kitchen units. Cookers, fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers are all eligible for collection under the partnership with AO recycling. It should be noted that Romford residents living in the London borough of Havering must pay for white goods collection, and the council collects these, and other bulky items searches doors and carpets for a cost of 43 pounds for one to three items and 11 pounds for every additional item.

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Question 10

How is the local authority in Romford handling your waste?

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Havering Council have plenty of information on their website about how to reduce waste and save money by recycling batteries and small electricals, avoiding food wastage, composting at home, and avoiding clothing and nappy waste where possible. They also provide a list on their website of reuse organisations in the surrounding areas such as the forest recycling project in Waltham Forest, the TCL reuse centres in Havering and Redbridge, And the Thurrock reuse project in Essex who accept furniture and white goods. In addition to providing advice and guidance to residents on how to reuse and recycle more effectively, Havering council collect recycling on a weekly basis and run a subscription based garden waste collection service. There is also a list on the website where you can look up an item and see exactly how to dispose of it according to the council’s system for waste management. Paper glass plastic cans and textiles can also be taken to micro recycling or ‘bring sites’ that are available at the 4 main council run facilities as well as having been placed in various locations around the area.

Romford Council's Waste Management Performance:

· Overall annual spend on waste management £56,645,902.66
· Per person spend £59*
· Landfill rate 61.44%
· Reuse and recycling rate 38.56%

*In spite of the relatively high per person spend compared to other London boroughs who average around £30 on recycling per head, the ratio of landfill to recycling waste is around 10% lower than most other areas, which is concerning given the current circumstance around climate change.

Question 11

What are the plans for a greener future in Romford?

Accepted Answer

The East London Waste Authority (ELWA) made up of the four boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham, and Redbridge which includes area of Romford is the statutory waste disposal authority in east London for ensuring that environmental strategies are integrated Into planning by the councils, and implemented as part of a long term environmental solution. This website also gives details on the use of local recycling facilities, reduce, reuse recycle guidance, and access to public statements, reports, and an outline of the ELWA strategy framework, including the five year service delivery plan, the annual budget and service delivery plan and the joint waste development plan. The integrated waste management services contract is designed to help tackle the on-going problems rubbish poses to the environment and to the quality of life for people living in the area. The frog island waste management facility in Rainham processes materials from areas of Romford to produce energy and fuel. Jenkins Lane recycling centre also has a mechanical biological treatment facility on site, and recyclable materials collected by the local councils are transported to materials recovery facilities to be baled and sold.

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