faqs about base emptying stillage skips
What is a base emptying stillage skip?
What is a base emptying stillage skip?
A base emptying stillage skip is a waste handling container designed to be lifted and emptied from a forklift. It features a hinged base that opens to dump contents either operated manually or automatically, making waste disposal quick, safe, and efficient.
How does a base emptying skip work?
How does a base emptying skip work?
Once filled, the skip is lifted by a forklift, positioned over a disposal area, and the bottom opening base is released (either via a pull cord or automatic mechanism). The waste drops out through the base, and as the skip is lowered, the base automatically re locks, ready for reuse.
What capacities are available for a base emptying stillage skip?
What capacities are available for a base emptying stillage skip?
Depending on the model, available capacities in our range typically range from 0.5 m³ (approx 1000 kg) up to 2.0 m³ (approx 1500 kg), giving flexibility for different amounts and types of waste or materials.
Can base emptying skips be used for hazardous waste?
Can base emptying skips be used for hazardous waste?
While base emptying skips are strong and suitable for general industrial waste, hazardous materials (e.g. asbestos, certain chemicals) must be handled according to waste‑management and disposal regulations. Always check waste classification regulations before placing hazardous items in any skip.
Do I need any special inspection or maintenance for these skips?
Do I need any special inspection or maintenance for these skips?
Yes, when these skips are used for lifting with a forklift, their lifting points, structural parts, and release mechanisms should be regularly inspected by a competent person, in line with the requirements under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).
What should I check before first use of a base emptying stillage skip?
What should I check before first use of a base emptying stillage skip?
Before use, confirm the skip’s safe working load (SWL) is appropriate for your load, that the base release mechanism works without defects, the lifting points are secure, and that it is CE/UKCA marked with a Certificate of Conformity.