One issue the good people of Northamptonshire have when hiring a skip is the chance of a skip fire. Skip fires are certainly annoying and if not taken care of can ultimately lead to destruction of property.
Here is some advice to help you prevent any such incidents occurring during a skip hire:
Make Sure it never happens in the First Place
- Should the skip be placed on or next to a tarmac road or driveway, a fire’s high temperature may melt the surface and you will then get road repair bills.
- A skip fire can damage the interior of a skip, and due to it being rented, you must then pay for repairs or maybe even a brand new one.
- The burning of rubbish in a skip is often too much of a temptation for some mindless people. Because some skip hire services charge their customers on the amount of waste inside, people are indeed tempted to burn their waste so they can fit more into it and save on fees. This might seem like a grand idea, but, it can also have bad side-effects.
- A number of different materials can release toxic gases when burnt, and this is not only dangerously unhealthy, but detrimental to the surrounding environment.
- Go for a skip hire in Milton Keynes, which will be the ideal size for the job in hand. Have a chat with people at the skip hire service for advice on the size which you will need and make sure to use a professional and affordable service renowned for getting any job done perfectly.
Never Place Any Flammable Materials inside a Skip
- Whatever you do, never put any kind of highly flammable materials inside a skip, as this will definitely increase the chances of a fire occurring.
- Aerosols, canisters, gas cylinders, any container with flammable liquid inside such as paint tins and even car batteries, should all be separately disposed of.
- And, remember not to toss that lit finished ciggy into your skip, as there’s the chance it can ignite dry materials and start a fire.
The Site of the Skip
- If you’re thinking about placing the skip on the road outside your home or business, it’s practically going to be impossible to control the kind of waste which any passers-by will chuck into it.
- Also, by accident or intention, some lowlife just might start a fire by throwing in ignited materials.
- To prevent this happening, put the skip inside your yard or premises where passers-by cannot access them. This will not only stop any fires from starting, but will also prevent outsiders putting in any waste.
Get it Picked up When Full
- Ensure the skip people are contacted and picked up when full.
- If a fire does happen, make use of a fire extinguisher or a hose pipe to put it out.
And apart from that all should be fine!