Garden Waste Skip Hire in Derby: How to Get Rid of Garden Rubbish Without the Stress

Every garden project starts with good intentions. You are only going to cut back a hedge, or only going to dig a small border, and then three days later there is a mountain of branches in the corner, a heap of soil by the fence and a green bin that has not seen the bottom for weeks. At that point the question becomes how to get rid of garden rubbish in Derby in a way that does not mean twenty trips in a borrowed car. This guide explains the options available in Derby, what each is good for and when garden waste skip hire is the sensible answer.

Got a garden full of rubbish? Call Apollo Skip Hire on 0800 612 9876. We are open seven days a week from 7am to 8pm.

Why garden waste is trickier than it looks

If you are searching how to get rid of garden rubbish in Derby, the first thing to know is that the answer depends on what the rubbish is. Garden waste is not just leaves. It tends to arrive in several forms at once: light green waste such as cuttings and prunings, heavy material such as soil, turf and rubble, and bulky leftovers such as old fence panels, broken pots and rotten decking. A garden bin copes with the first type and nothing else. A skip copes with all of it, which is the main reason people choose garden waste skip hire for a proper clear out.

Option one: your council garden bin

Many households have a council garden waste bin, often called a green bin or a brown bin depending on the area. It is ideal for regular maintenance such as grass cuttings, hedge trimmings and weeds. Check your council website for exactly what it accepts and how often it is emptied. The green bin does not suit a big clear out, because it holds only so much and it will not take heavy or bulky material.

Option two: the household recycling centre

Derby residents can take garden waste to the Raynesway household waste and recycling centre. According to Derby City Council, it is for Derby and Derbyshire residents using a private vehicle, with up to 12 visits a year, and visits from Monday to Saturday must be booked in advance through the MiPermit system. Sunday visits do not need booking. Vans and pick up trucks must be under 3.5 tonnes, and only small domestic trailers are accepted. Waste from tradespeople is not accepted.

For DIY waste, each visit allows up to 100kg of concrete, cement, mortar, rubble, soil or turf, plus certain other items. That is useful for small jobs, but a single day in the garden can easily exceed it. Check the council website for current rules before you travel.

Too much for the tip allowance? Call Apollo Skip Hire on 0800 612 9876 and we will deliver a skip to your door.

Option three: skip hire for garden waste in Derby

When the job is bigger than a bin or a few tip visits, skip hire for garden waste in Derby is the practical choice. A skip is delivered to your property, you fill it at your own pace and we collect it when you are finished. The standard hire period is one to two weeks, which gives you time to cut, dig and load without rushing.

According to Apollo Skip Hire, garden waste, soil, turf, wood, bricks, rubble and concrete are all accepted, so you can put the whole job in one place. That convenience is the main attraction. You do not have to sort heavy from light, and you do not have to travel with it.

How to choose a garden skip hire size

Garden skip hire in Derby works best when the skip matches the job. A 2 yard skip is enough for a small border or a tidied corner. A 4 yard skip suits a medium clear out, while a 6 or 8 yard skip suits a full landscaping project or an overgrown garden. If the skip will take a lot of soil, remember that weight matters more than space, so a smaller skip may be better than you expect. Tell us what you are loading and we will advise.

Garden skip hire in Derby is also cheaper per bag than it looks when you add up the cost of fuel, time and tip visits. Starting prices published by Apollo Skip Hire are from £125.40 for a 2 yard skip and £152.00 for a 4 yard skip at the time of writing, and the quote includes a standard hire period of one to two weeks.

How to dispose of soil in Derby

How to dispose of soil in Derby is one of the most common garden questions, and one of the most awkward. Soil is heavy, it is often mixed with stones and roots, and it does not belong in a garden bin. At the Raynesway recycling centre, soil and turf count towards the 100kg DIY allowance per visit, which is only a small amount in practice. For anything larger, such as a raised bed, a patio dig out or a levelled lawn, how to dispose of soil in Derby becomes a question of weight, and a skip is the obvious answer.

Fill soil in a smaller skip than you would for light waste, and keep it clean where you can. Mixed loads with lots of rubbish can be harder to deal with. If you are unsure, ask us before you load.

Heavy soil or turf to clear? Call Apollo Skip Hire on 0800 612 9876 for advice on the right skip size.

Garden rubbish skip hire for old structures

Not all garden waste is green. Garden rubbish skip hire in Derby also covers old sheds, fence panels, decking, paving slabs, broken pots and plastic furniture. Many of these items are too big for a bin and are not accepted in large amounts at the tip, since construction or demolition waste from garden structures is not taken at Raynesway. A skip takes all of it in one go.

If you are taking down a shed or replacing a fence, garden rubbish skip hire in Derby saves you from stacking it up for weeks. Keep wood together, bag any plasterboard separately if there is any and keep restricted items out.

Garden waste removal as part of a bigger clear out

Garden waste removal in Derby often forms part of a wider project, such as preparing a house for sale or clearing a rented property. In that case, one skip can take the garden material and the household items at the same time, which is more efficient than arranging two services. Using skip hire for garden waste in Derby this way also means a single delivery, a single collection and one price.

How to get rid of garden rubbish in Derby: a quick decision guide

•         Small amounts of light waste: your council garden bin.

•         A few bags of cuttings or a little soil: the recycling centre, within its limits.

•         Anything large, heavy or bulky: garden waste skip hire in Derby.

•         A big mixed clear out: a skip sized to the job.

If you are still deciding how to get rid of garden rubbish in Derby, call us. Describe what you have, and we will tell you which route makes sense, even if it is not a skip. Garden waste removal in Derby can be as simple as a few bags to the tip.

Permits and where to put the skip

If the skip can sit on your own drive or in your garden, you do not need a permit. If it must go on a public road, pavement or verge, Derby City Council requires a permit, which only skip companies can apply for. At the time of writing the council charges £60 for a permit lasting 28 days and asks for at least three working days notice. We handle the paperwork for you.

What cannot go in a garden skip

According to Apollo Skip Hire, fridges and freezers, tyres and vehicle batteries, asbestos and hazardous chemicals, mattresses and upholstered items, paint tins, solvents and oils and clinical waste need separate arrangements. Old garden items that fall into those categories should be kept out. Ask before you load anything unusual.