Question 1

Learn more about Skip Hire in Harrow

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The majority of skip hire companies in Harrow are within easy reach of the town centre, with most providers being just a short distance from either Harrow & Wealdstone, or West Harrow rail station. Combined with the many larger waste management companies you can contact online, skip hire has been made widely accessible throughout the borough, even in out of the way places.

While skip hire is often used by construction companies to manage on site builders waste, skip hire can be a useful waste management solution for domestic properties throughout residential neighbourhoods in the borough. For example, skip hire is one of the most effective ways of dealing with inert waste, which makes it perfect for almost any landscaping or DIY home improvement project. Skips are also great for getting rid of multiple large furniture items, as it can often work out much cheaper than paying for each individual item via bulky waste collection.

Renting a general mixed waste skip will also enable you to dispose of garden waste, heavy waste and general household waste in one container, which can be segregated for recycling after it is collected, saving you time and effort when clearing out your home and garden. Skips are also delivered and collected on pre arranged dates that do not require you to be present for either the drop off or pickup.

For many of our clients who have never rented a skip before, our helpful and knowledgeable team will happily answer any questions you might have in addition to offering recommendations based on the types and quantity of rubbish you need to dispose of. We also provide a breakdown of associated costs of hiring a skip such as the standard charge from Harrow council for the skip permit.

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Question 2

Skip hire prices in Harrow

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The total cost to rent a skip in Harrow is made up of the skip container, plus any applicable parking permit and skip license fees from Harrow council, and possible extras such as lights, locks and lids. The main factors that affect the final figure are the size of the skip, how long you want to keep it, and the types of waste you plan to put in it. Mixed waste skips usually cost more than segregated waste skips, such as those specifically rented for inert heavy waste, timber or concrete.

Council fees for a 7 day skip permit in Harrow cost £123, however parking costs can vary, and it’s a good idea to look these up online or call the local authority in Harrow for the exact cost of parking a skip outside your places of residence. As an experienced skip service provider, Wayst is also available to provide accurate information on associated costs, and finding you the best value deal for rubbish disposal.

Question 3

Do I need a skip permit?

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If you plan to park your skip on a public road or highway, you will need to contact the council to apply for both a skip permit and a parking bay suspension or have us apply for you. In Harrow, a skip permit costs £57 for two weeks, which is very affordable compared with many other London boroughs. However keeping a skip for even one day after the cut off date will mean paying another £57 payable every time you exceed the two week period and only with the permission of the local authority area.

The parking bay suspension is typically only required in addition to the skip permit if you want to park your skip in a controlled parking zone (CPZ). The bad news is that most neighbourhoods these days are covered by a CPZ. The good news is that Harrow’s £66 fee for a 14-day suspension is one of the most affordable you will find in the entire Greater London region, as most other boroughs charge by the day.

Question 4

How long can you keep a skip bin for?

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Typically for two or three weeks sometimes longer, it really depends on your agreement with the skip hire company. The longer you need your skip, the more it could cost, but it is not the actual cost of your skip that makes this so, it is the associated costs to the council for permits or parking suspensions that could see the cost mount up.

Planning ahead is still important if you're renting a skip on a budget as council charges for licenses and parking can quickly add up. In fact, the costs of the skip permit and the parking bay suspension are what really limit most people from keeping skips for extended periods of time.

The most cost effective strategy for hiring a skip in Harrow is therefore to rent the skip for a minimum of two weeks towards the end of the project after most of the refuse has already been accumulated.

Question 5

Skip sizes explained

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When thinking about which size skip to rent, the three main things to consider in order of importance are the volume of the skip, the actual dimensions (L x W x H), and the maximum weight allowance.

If you are only dealing with mixed waste that would normally fit in standard bins, volume is usually the only thing you need to worry about, but for bulky waste, you will also want to ask about the dimensions of the skip, as you will need to be sure that you can everything in without exceeding the maximum height allowance for piling up waste into the skip. (usually level with the height of the skip). The weight allowance is only an important factor to consider, when you are dealing with soil, rubble, or other forms of heavy inert waste.

Question 6

What you need to know about Harrow

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Harrow is a large town northwest of the Greater London area in the London borough of Harrow, and includes the localities of Harrow on the Hill, Harrow Weald, Headstone, Rayners Lane, Kenton, Wealdstone, North Harrow, West Harrow and South Harrow. Harrow on the Hill mainline station, which is in Harrow town centre is served by Chiltern railway and is on the Metropolitan line, where it splits leading to North Harrow and West Harrow stations.

Question 7

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

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Residents in Harrow can access the council run recycling centre from 8.30am to 4.30 pm 7 days a well including bank holidays, although you must book at least a day ahead as using the tip is by appointment only. There are also a number of private waste management options to choose from such as commercial services for bulky waste collection, trade waste removal services, and general junk removal services available in the area. There are also 9 independent skip hire companies in the immediate area around Harrow on the Hill for commercial and domestic use.

Question 8

Where are the nearest recycling centres in Harrow

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The main recycling centre for residents in Harrow is just 0.5 miles away from Harrow and Wealdstone station in HA3. Residents wishing to use the civic amenity site in Harrow will need to call ahead to book an appointment and provide a photo ID and separate proof of address, such as a utility bill to gain entry to the tip. The civic amenity site in Harrow accepts some materials that can be difficult to recycle such as car batteries, used engine oil carpet and mattresses. They can also provide special access for residents who need to clear out the home of a friend or relative, and more details are provided on the council website. Trade waste is also accepted at Harrow recycling centre and vehicles are required to stop on the weighbridge.

Question 9

What rubbish collection services are available in Harrow?

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Harrow council offers a garden waste removal service which is available annually and during the summer season. The yearly subscription costs £75 a year and can be arranged on the council website during the sign-up period, which residents are advised to set a reminder for if they wish to successfully register for this service. Those in receipt of council tax support are entitled to a discount, and there is a 14 day cancellation period after which time the payment is non refundable.The other collection service offered by Harrow council is a competitively priced service for bulky waste and furniture removal, which collects a wide variety of items that can often be difficult to dispose of, such as fence mattresses, sofas, fence panels and sheds. It is worth noting that 3 blag bin bags of rubbish in black refuse sacks also counts as one bulky waste item, which is useful for households that frequently produce more refuse than is covered by the standard provision for rubbish disposal. Harrow council also provides options for house and shed clearance, collection of up to 5 items from inside the property for £83.00, and a premium collection service that costs an extra £24 for next day and weekend collection

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Question 10

How is the local authority in Harrow handling your waste?

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Under the existing waste management system, municipal solid waste accounts for 657,000 tonnes of total waste accumulated, of which 45% is currently recycled, composted, or used for energy. The other waste streams dealt with by the council are commercial and industrial waste, construction demolition and excavation waste, hazardous waste, wastewater and sewage sludge, agricultural waste, and radioactive waste.

Under the revised framework set out in the West London Waste Plan, legislation on waste management requires that the prevention and reduction of waste should be a primary consideration for local authority areas. The second top priority is that value from waste should be recovered in the form of recycling reuse reclamation or the production of secondary raw materials. Items for reuse and reclamation could be anything from furniture to small electrical items, and a number of council run campaigns and initiatives have been set up in London to encourage useable second hand and refurbished items back into the community in what is known as the ‘circular economy’ based on the principles of make, use, repair, reuse and recycle- which keeps items out of landfill for longer.

Recyclable waste refers to any rubbish that can be processed and reused in the manufacture of new items of the same material. For example plastic can be manufactured into a new plastic product, and paper can be remanufactured into various paper products. Other materials that are suitable for this process are tin glass and aluminium, all of which can be remade into a huge variety of products, including those that the material was originally used for. Of the municipal waste materials transported to depots, it is non-recyclable waste that gets recovered as a secondary material. These residual and non recyclable materials are made into gas for electricity, mulch for fertiliser and fuel, and ash used as a building aggregate after the incineration process.

Other Greater London waste partnerships between borough councils have proved that it is possible to recycle and recover 100% of municipal waste, meaning that there is zero use of landfill sites. Some landfill sites in London have even been restored to natural wetland and grassland habitats, setting a president for what is possible if the technology and the infrastructure is in place to deal with multiple types of waste in the environment.

Harrow Council's Waste Management Performance:

· Overall annual spend on waste management £12,980,000
· Per person spend £16
· Landfill rate 57.44%
· Reuse and recycling rate 42.56%

Question 11

What are the plans for a greener future in Harrow?

Accepted Answer

Harrow council is part of a network of 6 west London borough councils that are working together and individually plan strategies and take action on environmental issues affecting London and it’s residents in which waste plays a key part in shaping the immediate and long term future. The joint west London waste plan between the boroughs of Hillingdon Hounslow Richmond upon Thames Brent Ealing and Harrow has been set up to better handle waste and recycling materials after they are collected to improve outcomes for recycling and energy recovery.

The WLWP also aims to bring together a waste and recycling strategy between these boroughs to develop sustainable environmental practices to manage different waste streams while improving quality of life for residents and improving environmental infrastructure throughout west London. The plan predicts how much waste capacity will be needed over the coming years and what kind of facilities need to be invested in to handle waste throughout the boroughs, and is available to read on the west London waste plan website or respective borough council web pages.

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