Hiring a van and visiting the local tip is a quick and convenient way to recycle or dispose of rubbish, including unwanted furniture and rubble.
With the average cost of a “man with a van” waste removal service being around £595, it may be cheaper and more cost-effective to hire a van on a self-drive basis and arrange to visit the tip yourself.
The Rules
Hire vans can visit the local tip. However, local authority rules and regulations will apply.
Some local authorities will permit a self-drive hire van to visit on a one-time-only basis without a permit.
If a permit is required to visit the tip, the stipulations involved will vary according to the local authority.
Before choosing which vehicle to hire, be mindful of the rules around which category of vehicles can visit the local tip. Some may have maximum weight and size restrictions, or require you to obtain a commercial permit for larger vehicles.
Many local tips will enforce a maximum number of visits, so be mindful when planning.
There may also be restrictions on the type or volume of rubbish permitted.
Always check with your local authority and van hire company in advance.
Van Hire
There is a huge range of different van sizes and models available to hire, to match your requirements in terms of load and local authority regulations. Small, medium and large vans are available, in differing wheel-base lengths. For larger projects, there are hi-top vans, lo-loaders and Luton vans. Specialist providers of van hire Bristol, such as autolynecarvanrental.co.uk/van-hire-bristol, offer competitive rates, calculated daily.
Always contact your local authority for advice and be mindful that most vans will be treated as commercial vehicles.