Frequently Asked Questions

Loo hire services provide self-contained, temporary sanitation solutions for locations without permanent facilities (like construction sites or events). The process typicall involves delivery of the units, regular servicing and then a final collection of the unit

At Ace Loos, our services are provided weekly, but we can adjust to a fortnightly schedule upon request. Each loo unit is assigned to a specific service round, which may change due to operational needs, including bank holidays. We ensure transparency by placing a PSE Service sticker inside the unit, where our driver records the visit's date, time and their signature for each service.

Yes, the service schedule can be adjusted during the hire period. However, please be aware that the hire charge may change based on the new schedule, and any adjustments will be communicated to you beforehand.

If a pump-out service cannot be completed due to circumstances beyond the hirer's control, where the driver is unable to access the toilet at no fault of his own (e.g. road closed, site locked, delivery on site, access blocked by unknown cars) the weekly charges still apply. 

If a service is not completed due to a breakdown (at no fault of the hirer) a credit will be approved for the cost of the service only. All our charges are based on units adhering to the following requirements:

• Position of each unit is no further than 60ft (20meters) from the road/driveway or approved vehicle access access is accessible for a 7.5 tonne vehicle
• No access times or restriction apply

Ace Loos is proud that we have a variety of vehicles, should a site require a Land Rover, longer piping or set service times, please call our office on 01794 368611 for an individual quote.

The price is for the weekly hire of the toilet. We will set up the toilets on site. Weekly servicing and consumables are included within the hire contract.

The Health and Safety Executive requires 1 toilet per 5 people during a 40-hour working week, please see our welfare calculator to calculate the requirements for your building site.

Yes, we provide a weekly service within the hire price.

No, they need to be placed on flat firm ground in an accessible location. Remember our drivers are delivering in large vehicles to the site so may require a larger area for manoeuvring. We will do our best to position them exactly where you would like but we will need access to service.

No, the toilet must be kept clear so that access to servicing can be at all times.

Try adding a bucket of water to the toilet first, and pump it through a few times to get it working. If this doesn’t work, please call our office for repair

No, this will cause a blockage in the toilet, they must be disposed of separately.

We service the toilets once per week, the service is not on a set day but we try our best to get round and the same time each week.

A Roll On Roll Off (RORO) container requires a stable, flat area with enough clearance for the vehicle to manoeuvre and place the container. Space wise, it requires at least 40 foot in length to drop the container off and approximately 10 foot in width.

Yes, almost anyone can hire a Roll on Roll off (RORO) container, including both commercial/trade businesses and domestic customers. While they are mainly used for large construction and commercial projects, they are also available for any situation that requires handling large volumes of waste where a traditional skip may be too small or unsuitable. 

You can place a Roll On Roll Off (RoRo) container on the public street. However, a permit needs to be obtained from the council, which Ace Liftaway apply for on your behalf and these are for a week at a time. You will have to provide lights and cones for the container, but we can supply for you to keep at a chargeable rate.

Please note that we must give the council 4 clear working days for the skip licence, so please give sufficient time when ordering your skip or RoRo.

A Roll on Roll off (RoRo) container is a large waste or recycling container designed for easy loading and unloading using a specialised RoRo truck. It “rolls on” and “rolls off” the back of the lorry, making it ideal for handling heavy, bulky or high-volume waste materials.

You are able to bring non–hazardous waste into our recycling facility if you have a valid waste carriers licence, you can apply for these via the Environment Agency website.

We are able to collect either 12 tonnes of waste or 9.2 cubic meters of waste on our 6 or 8 wheeled grab lorries.

We deliver throughout the normal working day, you can request an AM or PM delivery however these are on a first come first serve basis. We are able to call you before your delivery if required. To avoid any problems, why not have your skip delivered the day before you require it to ensure that the skip is there and ready for you to start work the following day.

No, In most cases we can deliver your skip when no one is home, payment is made before the skip is delivered and therefore we can make delivery at any time for you. If your skip is being placed on the public highway you must be available to take delivery of the skip.

Yes, but only with a permit from the local council. If you place a skip on a public road, you will need a license to ensure it's placed safely without blocking access, visibility or reducing highway width. 

At Ace Liftaway, yes, we can place skips on the public highway. A permit needs to be obtained from the council, which we apply for, these are for a week at a time. You have to provide lights and cones for the skip which we can supply for you (to keep) at a chargeable rate. Please note that we must give the council 4 clear working days for the skip licence, so please give sufficient time when ordering your skip.

In compliance with the new European Directive, certain materials cannot be accepted in skips. In short, you cannot put hazardous materials like asbestos, paint, batteries and gas cylinders in a skip, along with electrical waste, medical waste, tyres and liquids. These items require special disposal methods to prevent harm to people and the environment. 

In accordance with the Duty of Care Environmental Protection Act 1990, it is the responsibility of the Hirer to inform the driver about the skip’s contents. 

Items which cannot go into a skip include

• Aerosols
• Oil Drums
• Paint
• Railway Sleepers / Grade D wood
• Telegraph Poles
• Treated Wood
• Any poisonous polluting substances / Chemicals
• Clinical Waste 

Items which can go into a skip but additional charges apply:

• Plasterboard
• Asbestos (Cross hired through external company)
• Beer Kegs
• Gas Bottles / Canisters / Cylinders 
• Fire Extinguishers
• Tyres
• Mattresses
• Tree Stumps/Roots
• Any WEEE waste which includes all electrical goods
• Fridges
• Freezers
• TV’s/Monitors
• Batteries
• Upholstered items 

Ace Liftaway can arrange safe disposal of this waste at an additional cost. Please contact one of our team on 01794 367939 to find out more.

All waste collected by us is brought back to our recycling facility in Romsey, where we are able to recycle up to 90% of all waste collected.

Unfortunately not. Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with another offer.

Aggregates are essential construction materials, and the main types include:

1. Soils & Infill Aggregates: Natural sand, gravel and topsoil for levelling, landscaping and site infill.
2. Recycled Aggregates: Crushed construction and demolition waste, ideal for sustainable sub-base, fill and non-structural projects.
3. Recycled Washed Aggregates: Cleaned recycled materials, perfect for drainage layers, driveways and sub-base applications.
4. Limestone Aggregates: Quarried limestone used in concrete, asphalt, road construction and other durable building projects.
5. Primary Aggregates: Natural sand, gravel, and crushed rock sourced from quarries for structural concrete, foundations and heavy-duty construction.

Choosing the right type of aggregate ensures stronger, durable and eco-friendly construction or landscaping results.

Primary aggregates are naturally occurring materials, such as crushed rock, sand and gravel, extracted from riverbeds, the ocean floor and other natural environments. These raw materials are used in construction and landscaping projects without prior recycling or processing.

Aggregates are granular materials like crushed stone, sand and gravel, that are used as a foundational component in construction for materials like concrete and asphalt.