A quick history of the skip
Skips are commonplace and frequently used, although they haven’t always been accessible for simple waste disposal. When cleaning out their homes or working on a building site, people can use skips to save money, time, and energy. So, what is the history of the skip and where did they originate?
How did the skip begin?
Skips were invented according to the Dempster Brothers, even though there are other competing hypotheses such as the first recorded use of using a rubbish skip dates back to 1922. But in the 1930s, they established a rubbish management business and required a simple means of moving waste. Future innovators based their designs on the Dempster Dumpster, which served as the prototype for today’s skips.
A post-war requirement
Large-scale destruction was caused during World War II, especially in Germany. The vast volumes of rubble required to be moved to rid the area of all debris. Drivers used to wait for their vehicles to be fully loaded with waste before transporting it to a disposal facility. The skip was invented as a rubbish-collecting technique because this wasn’t thought to be a time-efficient way.
The skip offered a safer substitute while also saving time and money on labour. Skips were driven back to the rubbish disposal facility after they had been at the construction sites until they were full. Following the war, this method spread widely since it was considerably simpler, safer, and more affordable. The UK then adopted it as a means of disposing of waste.
UK skips in the 1960s
The 1960s saw several developments in Britain, including the introduction of skips for use on building projects. However, they were considered expensive at the time, so only the wealthy could purchase them. A skip would cost £5 in the 1960s, plus a further three shillings for each additional day.
The current skip
To make skips more visible, a rule requiring them to be yellow was implemented in the 1970s. Due to this, the majority of skips you see today are yellow. Prices dropped during this period, enabling households to hire a skip for their renovation or clean-out projects.
Skips were once only offered in one size, but there are now several sizes available to meet a range of requirements. Due to how much simpler they make rubbish removal, skips have evolved in use throughout time from their original home and commercial applications. Our skips Swansea team can assist you with any trash management requirements you may have by providing 2, 4, 8 and 16-yard skips.
Conclusion
So that is the history of the skip which we hope you found interesting. And look no further than Skip Hire for Swansea if you need a trustworthy skip hire in Swansea. We offer a variety of skips, so no matter if you need to clean up a building site or organise your home, we can help. Go to our website for additional details.