New Year, New Space: Why Hiring a Skip is Your Best Decluttering Decision
When hiring a skip, you want to make it count
Let's be honest - going into January is the perfect time for a proper clear-out.
The decorations are down, the guests have gone home, and you're left staring at a house that's somehow accumulated a year's worth of stuff you don't need.
If you've got time off in early January, there's no better moment to tackle that decluttering project you've been putting off since last spring.
Why January is Decluttering Gold
You've got the motivation (New Year energy is real), you've probably got a few days off work, and frankly, there's not much else to do in the cold and dark. It's the ideal time to be ruthless with what stays and what goes.
That broken garden furniture in the shed? The old carpet rolls in the garage? The kitchen units you replaced two years ago but never got rid of? January is their time to leave.
Start Big, Not Small
If you're hiring a skip, you want to make it count. Start with the big stuff that's been taking up space for months or even years.
Think loft clearances, garage clean-outs, or that spare room that's become a dumping ground.
Once the bulky items are gone, you'll have the momentum (and the space) to tackle the smaller bits.
Room-by-Room Makes Sense
Pick one area and finish it before moving on. The garage is usually a good shout - it’s often full of things you forgot you even owned. Then move to the loft, the shed, or that cupboard under the stairs.
Don't try to do the whole house in one day unless you enjoy chaos. Pace yourself, especially if you've only got a weekend.
What Actually Goes in a Skip?
Most household waste is fine: old furniture, carpets, wood, metal, rubble from DIY jobs, and general junk.
But there are a few things that can't go in - things like batteries, electrical items, tyres, and hazardous materials.
If you're unsure, just ask your skip hire company beforehand. They'd rather you check than have to reject a load.
Choosing the Right Size
Don't guess. A mini skip (around 25-35 bin bags) works for a small clear-out or a single room. A midi skip (30-40 bin bags) handles a garage or loft.
If you're doing multiple rooms or a major renovation, you'll want a builder's skip or larger (right up to 140-160 bin bags), or even a roll-on roll-off skip.
Most companies will help you figure out what you need based on what you're chucking.
The Satisfaction is Real
There's something deeply satisfying about watching a skip get filled and then disappear, taking all your clutter with it. It's instant progress.
You're not bagging things up and hoping the bin men take them. You're not doing six trips to the tip. It's one job, done properly, and your house feels lighter for it.
Make This the Year You Actually Do It
We all say we'll have a clear-out "soon," but soon never comes. This January, while you've got the time and the mindset, make it happen. Hire a skip, pick a weekend, and get stuck in.
By February, you'll have a home that feels bigger, cleaner, and ready for whatever the year throws at you.
New year, new space. Let's make it happen.
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