The Benefits of Skip Hire for Student Accommodation Waste Clearances
By the time the academic year draws to a close, student accommodation can be a treasure trove of weird and wonderful items. From long-forgotten pizza boxes and mismatched furniture to traffic cones and other quirky mementos from nights out, the thought of clearing out a year’s worth of student accommodation waste can be daunting.
One convenient and practical way to tackle this waste that you might not have thought of is skip hire. Whether you’re a landlord preparing for an influx of new students or you’re a university student wanting to carry out a thorough clean-up and secure your deposit, skip hire offers numerous benefits, and the team here at SCS Waste is here to talk you through them.
It’s convenient
If you’re having a student tenancy clearout, skip hire is an incredibly convenient solution. Instead of having to take multiple trips to your local recycling centre with your rubbish in tow – something that can be particularly challenging for students without access to a vehicle – you can simply load all of your waste into the skip, saving you time and effort.
It’s environmentally friendly
We all need to be doing our bit for the planet, and this includes making sure your waste is disposed of correctly. When you hire a skip from an environmentally responsible waste management company like SCS Waste, we’ll sort and process all of your waste at our dedicated recycling facility to ensure as much as possible is diverted away from landfill.
It’s cost-effective
While you may be put off by the upfront cost involved, hiring a skip is often a more cost-effective option in the long run, especially when you’re disposing of a large amount of waste. Waste disposal fees and repeated trips to your local recycling centre can all soon add up and end up costing you more – and that’s not to mention the time, fuel and effort that is also involved.
It’s safer
Instead of having all your unwanted items scattered around, you could dispose of them straight away into a skip. This reduces clutter and trip hazards, ensuring your property is kept tidy, safe and organised. Skip hire also lowers the risk of injury and back pain by reducing the amount of heavy lifting you’ll have to do.
It’s more flexible
Moving out of student accommodation is stressful and can often come at a time when you’re already juggling end of year exams and assignments. Hiring a skip allows you to work at your own pace and on your own schedule, without the pressure of a set deadline. Here at SCS Waste, we offer flexible hire terms and can work around you, ensuring you have all the time you need to get everything sorted.
Best skip sizes for student accommodation waste
The best skip for a student tenancy clearout depends entirely on the needs of the individual and the property in question. If you’re not sure what you need, consult with a trusted waste management professional, like SCS Waste, for advice.
For students who are just looking for an easy way to get rid of clutter, mini or midi skips are perhaps the best choice. To accommodate smaller quantities of waste and fit into tighter spaces, we have 2-yard, 4-yard and 6-yard skips available; these can tackle 45, 85 and 120 bin bags of waste respectively.
For those dealing with substantial quantities of waste, such as landlords managing an entire student accommodation block, we also have 8-yard and 12-yard maxi skips available. With space for 175 and 250 bin bags respectively, these are ideal for large-scale clearouts. We even have commercial skips with an even bigger cubic yard capacity – such as RORO skips and chain lift skips – if the situation calls for them.
Are you clearing out your student accommodation? For more than 20 years, the team here at SCS Waste has been providing customers across Arundel, Littlehampton, Bognor Regis and beyond with a complete range of skip hire and waste management services. To discuss your needs with our experts, get in touch today.
