tag:www.topskips.com,2008:/skip-hire-blog//1 2008-08-19T20:33:38Z Skip Hire UK & Ireland Information Resource from Topskips.com Movable Type 3.33 tag:www.topskips.com,2008:/skip-hire-blog//1.1433 2008-08-19T15:32:21Z 2008-08-19T20:33:38Z

Name: TopSkips Specialised subject: skip hire Q: I have approximately 80 bin bags of soil to get rid of, what size skip will I need? A: In this specific case the best skip to hire is the 8 yard large...

John Gregory Name: TopSkips Specialised subject: skip hire Q: I have approximately 80 bin bags of soil to get rid of, what size skip will I need? A: In this specific case the best skip to hire is the 8 yard large builders skip; this can take up to 80 bin bags of waste. More importantly though; this is the largest domestic-use skip you can fill with inert waste as it results in a 5-6 tonne load, which is the most weight the average skip wagon can take. If you need a skip for industrial use; there are larger 'Roll on Roll Off' skips available that can take greater quantities of inert. As the name suggests, these are pushed off and pulled on to the back of skip lorries and require more room on-site. To find the right size skip for you, including info on bin bag capacity, visit the skip sizes section of TopSkips.com where you can also see our video explanations in full glorious Technicolor! ]]> tag:www.topskips.com,2008:/skip-hire-blog//1.1432 2008-08-18T15:21:18Z 2008-08-19T11:43:57Z

If you need skip hire over the Bank Holiday weekend (which is this Friday!) make sure you get it booked in now. It's our busiest time and we're already taking orders so if you're planning a clear out give our...

John Gregory skip hire over the Bank Holiday weekend (which is this Friday!) make sure you get it booked in now. It's our busiest time and we're already taking orders so if you're planning a clear out give our Skip Hire team a call on FreePhone 08000 82 10 82 or click here to book your skip hire online 24 hours a day on our safe and secure server! And did you know we also do: Portable Toilet Hire Container Hire Asbestos Removal So whatever you need, it's best to get it booked in now!]]> tag:www.topskips.com,2008:/skip-hire-blog//1.1425 2008-08-15T17:28:09Z 2008-08-15T17:44:50Z

Here's another skip hire question from one of our customers... Q: "I have placed an order for skip hire and on your list of waste materials I selected paper/card/plastic/metal. Can I also place electrical/electronic waste in, eg cooker hob, computer,...

John Gregory skip hire question from one of our customers... Q: "I have placed an order for skip hire and on your list of waste materials I selected paper/card/plastic/metal. Can I also place electrical/electronic waste in, eg cooker hob, computer, HIFI, monitor?" A: Unfortunately, we don't accept a number of items in our skips, these include food waste, paint cans, aerosols, gas canisters, tyres, and electrical equipment such as cookers computers, HIFI's and monitors/TV screens. Waste electrical and electronic equipment is controlled by the WEEE Directive, if you have such items to dispose of; then you have a number of options available. If you're a householder disposing of electrical equipment; it's not illegal to place it in your bin for regular collection, however, TopSkips encourages you to use one of the following methods for a more sound environmental solution: - Community recycling projects can benefit from your old working equipment, try your local school, community centre, youth organisation or even Freecycle which is a non-profit online movement. - Cash in and sell your working electrical equipment through a local paper or shop notice board. - See if your nearest recycling centre accepts white goods and electrical equipment. - Your local authority will collect bulky white goods items such as fridges and washing machines for you, some do it free and others will charge you a small fee. - If you're buying a new appliance, check with the store whether they can take your old one away for recycling at the same time! Computer Microchips ready for recycling ]]> tag:www.topskips.com,2008:/skip-hire-blog//1.1424 2008-08-14T15:44:13Z 2008-08-14T16:45:40Z

It's always great to hear what you think about our skip hire service and seeing as it's A-Level results day, let's hear how we've done from one of our customers... “I wish all businesses had the problem-solving, negotiation skills, friendliness,...

John Gregory skip hire service and seeing as it's A-Level results day, let's hear how we've done from one of our customers... “I wish all businesses had the problem-solving, negotiation skills, friendliness, positive attitude and professionalism of the people I have dealt with at TopSkips - principally Jonni George and the team. They have been unfailingly helpful, calm, constructive and adept at handling any little snag. I have had a difficult week with other things going on and they have made it MUCH easier to bear. Thanks a million”. Heidi Botomley Well surely that's an A or even A*! A big thanks to Heidi for her feedback and keep up the excellent work Jonni and the team! Jonni hard at work, and no it's not a staged photograph; he really is writing something important down! ]]> tag:www.topskips.com,2008:/skip-hire-blog//1.1421 2008-08-13T12:27:43Z 2008-08-13T13:20:04Z

Be honest, when I wrote in Mondays skip hire blog entry about a skip that's a swimming pool, you didn't believe me did you? Well here's the proof and an intro from its creator Oliver Bishop-Young... "I saw a TV...

John Gregory skip hire blog entry about a skip that's a swimming pool, you didn't believe me did you? Well here's the proof and an intro from its creator Oliver Bishop-Young... "I saw a TV advert in 1995 depicting a whole street throwing their 'chintz' furniture into a skip. The image revealed the potential for a skip to become a point of both material and experiential exchange within the community. From then on I submerged myself in the affairs of skips". Submerged is definitely the right word, it's amazing what you can do with a hose and some damp proof membrane. Passers-by were said to be amazed at the sight of someone floating in a skip and who can blame them?! As Oliver says "A Converted skip is a great tool for bringing the community together. And, after a long hot day, how good it is to plunge into your very own pool". Well, it certainly puts a new spin on the term Skip Diving! Get hold of Oliver at olly@oliverbishopyoung.co.uk and Don't miss next Wednesdays skip conversion, when we'll really 'ramp' it up!]]> tag:www.topskips.com,2008:/skip-hire-blog//1.1417 2008-08-11T15:43:33Z 2008-08-11T17:42:05Z

What would you say if I told you we'd found a skip being used as a swimming pool and we have pictures to prove it? Incredible right? I mean, we've got a pretty open mind when it comes to skip...

John Gregory skip hire but it seems there's some people who really do think outside the box when it comes to what can go inside a skip! In fact we've got pictures of quite a few strange uses for skips as over the coming weeks the TopSkips blog will be showcasing the work of UK based designer Oliver Bishop-Young. Oliver is 22, was born in Pembrokeshire and studied a BA in Design at Goldsmiths University in London, his work is fantastic and we're particularly interested in his adventures in the world of skip conversions! Starting this Wednesday and running every Wednesday for 7 weeks, we'll focus on one of Olivers' conversions. Each one will challenge your conventional viewpoint of the humble skip and definitely give you a midweek to remember! Catch the first one this Wednesday 13th August...and bring a towel!]]> tag:www.topskips.com,2008:/skip-hire-blog//1.1411 2008-08-07T18:26:34Z 2008-08-11T08:36:45Z

Here at TopSkips we get asked a lot of questions by customers about skip hire and it occured to us that there may be lots of you wondering about the very same issues. So we've decided to answer these questions...

John Gregory skip hire and it occured to us that there may be lots of you wondering about the very same issues. So we've decided to answer these questions through the blog...starting today! Q: "I would like to know the price of a 6 cubic yard skip with a drop door". A: The 6 cubic yard skip with drop down door allows one end to be lowered for use as a ramp and would have a hire charge around the same as a normal 6 cubic yard skip (remember though; prices vary dependent on location). They are commonly available in 6 yard and 8 yard sizes with the very rare occurance of a 4 or 2 yarder being documented. The drop down door is particularly useful for work involving a wheelbarrow, possibly transporting heavy inert material and results in the largest type of this skip coming in at 8 yards as that's the most inert a wagon can carry. Industry lingo: 'drop ends', 'drop down doors', 'tailgates'. ]]> tag:www.topskips.com,2008:/skip-hire-blog//1.1399 2008-08-04T17:14:47Z 2008-08-04T17:47:57Z

Here at TopSkips we're all about making skip hire easy, thats why we provide an easy to use online ordering system, online videos at www.topskips.tv to help you choose the right skip and our "7 Secrets to Successful Skip Hire"....

John Gregory skip hire easy, thats why we provide an easy to use online ordering system, online videos at www.topskips.tv to help you choose the right skip and our "7 Secrets to Successful Skip Hire". Well just to make it even easier, we've now included Google Checkout as a payment method at TopSkips.com, so you can now order and pay for your skip hire in another fast, convenient, and secure way. This is in addition to the PayPal and credit/debit card options already available and powered by Worldpay! ]]> tag:www.topskips.com,2008:/skip-hire-blog//1.1398 2008-07-31T15:30:21Z 2008-07-31T17:28:34Z

I know you're itching to find out how the TopSkips boys got on last night so i'll hand you over to our in-house sports journo Matt Wilkinson for a full match report... After weathering an early storm which saw the...

John Gregory skip hire side go 2-0 down, two magnificent individual goals brought the team level and set the tone for the remainder of the game. Any danger of defeat soon fizzled out due to a tiring opponent and crafty use of the numbers game. Thanks to regular substitutions and excellent passing, goals were quick and plentyful. Two each from Steven Long and Matthew Wilkinson, a stunning 8 yard drive from Mike Lahiri and a tidy finish from Dave Roberts saw TopSkips round off an impressive 8-7 victory and climb the league table. "I just swung my leg and Bob’s your Uncle" After the win we caught up with Mike Lahiri and asked about his wonder strike; “I just tried to kick it as hard as I could, I wasn’t really aiming for anything, I just swung my leg and Bob’s your Uncle. I hadn’t really realised it had gone in until Dan came up and hugged me". Such friendship and modesty that's seldom seen in the modern game. With two wins in two for the TopSkips side and a joint 3rd position in the league, it's a great time to be one of the tens of faithful supporters. Lets hope the boys can make it three in next weeks game against the 'Orange Pencils'! ]]> tag:www.topskips.com,2008:/skip-hire-blog//1.1397 2008-07-30T17:49:14Z 2008-07-30T18:00:07Z

TopSkips skip hire-sponsored Year 7 Basketball team the 'Warriors' rounded off their season with a fantastic 50-28 win over the Mystics, the game saw a close opening 10 minutes after which the Withington-based side pulled away and victory never looked...

John Gregory skip hire-sponsored Year 7 Basketball team the 'Warriors' rounded off their season with a fantastic 50-28 win over the Mystics, the game saw a close opening 10 minutes after which the Withington-based side pulled away and victory never looked in doubt! The previous week the 'Warriors' came within a minute of beating the impressive 'Westleigh Wildcats'. In the end, Westleigh ran out 32-29 winners but it was a measure of the development of the 'Warriors' as just a couple of months ago, Westleigh won the corresponding fixture by twenty points! The two games marked an upbeat end to a tough Division 1 Summer season which was their first in the secondary school age band. The team narrowly missed out on the play-offs but next season they'll be graduating to Y8's and with new signings on the way, there'll no doubt be some silver-wear to display. Great work and good luck for next season from all of the TopSkips Team! ]]> tag:www.topskips.com,2008:/skip-hire-blog//1.1396 2008-07-29T13:40:40Z 2008-07-29T15:15:02Z

You've no doubt heard about 'The Skip' magazine, it's TopSkips' industry publication with a twist! Unlike most boring trade mags, 'The Skip' is an entertaining mixture of news about skip hire, people in the skip hire industry, environmental issues, health...

John Gregory skip hire, people in the skip hire industry, environmental issues, health & safety and products and services. The latest issue is released this Friday and contains grenades, alien life forms, skip chicks, skip hunks and a cracking feature on Plant Systems! Now is it just me, or is there something for everyone in that line up, so what are you waiting for?! 'The Skip' magazine isn't available in-store so if you fancy a butchers, click here to get it delivered direct to your door every month! ]]> tag:www.topskips.com,2008:/skip-hire-blog//1.1368 2008-07-24T12:31:30Z 2008-07-24T14:48:28Z

Last night saw TopSkips FC enter the 5 a-side arena, once again taking with them the hopes of the entire skip hire industry. Proceedings took an ominous turn early on with a lack of players threatening to end all hopes...

John Gregory skip hire industry. Proceedings took an ominous turn early on with a lack of players threatening to end all hopes of victory even before kick-off! However, a last minute cavalry advance guaranteed the game was on. Our resident Sports Reporter Matthew Wilkinson writes: A stunning solo effort from Kyle Davidson opened proceedings followed by two goals each for Dave Roberts and Matt Wilkinson making it 5. With little reprisal, two more goals from Steven Long rounded up the 7-4 victory. The goals, however, were merely the trivial points of the night. On his debut Mike “the tiger” Kivell was the star of the show. His engine ran the team and his words of wisdom inspired the final result. We caught up with Mike at the end of the game. “It felt really nice to be part of something, we all shared in the moment of victory and I love all these guys. People say team mates but we’re nothing short of team brothers". Beautiful. Lets hope it's the start of a TopSkips FC winning streak, Nice one boys! ]]> tag:www.topskips.com,2008:/skip-hire-blog//1.1365 2008-07-23T08:29:05Z 2008-07-24T09:21:30Z

It's a big one tonight for our 5 a-side football team, as TopSkips FC entertain a capacity crowd against bottom of the league 'Fatballers'. Its a real chance for the skip hire ambassadors to build on last weeks gutsy performance...

John Gregory skip hire ambassadors to build on last weeks gutsy performance which saw sterling displays across the team but resulted in a narrow 8-6 defeat. Tune in tomorrow for a full match report, good luck boys!]]> tag:www.topskips.com,2008:/skip-hire-blog//1.1364 2008-07-21T17:11:57Z 2008-07-21T17:19:34Z

It's the Monday after the Saturday before and looking around the TopSkips office, everyone seems to have recovered from their Summer Ball experience. It was a fabulous affair, held at Manchester 235 with dancing, singing, food and drink not to...

John Gregory skip hire industry proud and as promised, there'll be some carefully chosen pictures gracing the blog this week and to start it off, well, the chap who started it all off; our MD Mark Attwood, mid speech, check out the attention on those faces! ]]> tag:www.topskips.com,2008:/skip-hire-blog//1.1358 2008-07-18T17:09:34Z 2008-07-18T17:18:03Z

It’s almost the weekend, which is usually a sad time for all Topskips employees as it means time away from the world of skips and our glorious new offices… That’s right isn’t it guys....guys....they’re all nodding, you’ll have to take...

John Gregory skip hire industry and sneak a few little snifters in while we’re at it! It’s a formal affair, with the gents kitted out in Savile Row’s finest and the ladies rockin’ the frock look. Sure, there’s been a few last minute flies in the ointment, in particular a ‘wardrobe malfunction’ that almost left the boys a little less suited and booted than we’d like. But excellent 11th hour Topskips team-work saved the day! As for proof of this most decadent gala event, our in-house photographer will make sure you don’t miss a thing, with next weeks Topskips blogs no doubt chocked full of our resplendent beautifulness…best take the photo’s at the start of the night then! ]]>