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5 things you should know about hiring a skip: the skip size you need, where to place your skip, whether you need a license, what must not go inside and more.
4 Yard Skip
Often referred to as a midi skip, 4-yard skips hold the equivalent of 30-40 black bin bags of waste. They’re perfect for domestic jobs, small renovation projects, or even garden tidy ups.
When it comes to what can be put in a skip, there are some items that are prohibited. These include metal, hazardous waste, gas cylinders, and tyres.
Depending on where you place your skip, you may need to apply for a permit. This can be especially true if you place your skip on public land. However, if you’re using your skip on private property, this is generally not an issue. Find Out More
6 Yard Skip
A 6 Yard Skip is a large rubbish container that holds up to 100 black bin bags worth of waste. This skip size is popular for larger-scale renovation projects and house clearances. It’s also ideal for commercial and industrial waste disposal.
These large skips can be placed on council-owned public roads, provided you have a permit from your local council to do so. However, you can’t place them on grass verges or driveways. Also known as the ‘original Builders Skip’, this is the most popular skip size for a variety of small and medium-sized jobs. It’s great for removing household and garden waste, or heavy builders waste such as rubble, soil, or concrete. It can also hold a mixture of light and heavy waste.
10 Yard Skip
The 10 yard skip is one of the most popular skip sizes throughout the UK. It has a large volume, meaning it can accommodate a great deal of waste.
This size of skip is ideal for larger home improvements and commercial clearances. However, it is important to remember that skips cannot be placed on public roads unless they have been arranged for with a council permit.
This is due to restrictions on the weight of waste that can be loaded onto public roads. The typical price of this permit ranges from PS15 to PS60. In addition to this, skips must not contain hazardous materials or gas cylinders, electrical items or tyres. Mattresses can be placed in a skip, but a surcharge of PS36 is applied to these.
12 Yard Skip
The large 12 cubic yard skip is ideal for larger waste disposal projects such as house clear outs or renovation work. It can fit a number of beds or a suite of furniture, and it is also suitable for general commercial & industrial waste.
Skips are suitable for many different waste types, including metal, plastic, wood, rubble, organic waste, domestic waste and more. However, there are some items that cannot be thrown into a skip, such as hazardous waste, fluorescent bulbs, gas cylinders and tyres.
Enter your postcode into the box to compare prices from local skip hire companies and choose a hire period that best suits your project. We’ll then arrange your delivery. If you need a council skip permit, we can help you obtain one.
Roll On/Roll Off (RORO) Skip
The largest skip size available, a RORO skip is a great choice for industrial waste and commercial waste management. They are designed to be rolled on and off flatbed transport vehicles, making them ideal for large construction projects and for businesses that produce lots of waste.
They are also the best option for disposing of bulky or heavy waste like soil, rubble and concrete. You can also use them for complete house clearances and large garden clearances.
You can hire a RORO skip on a regular basis for a fixed price, allowing you to plan your waste disposal costs in advance. If you’re planning a large project, a RORO skip can help you stay on budget and finish the job on time. It can also reduce disruption on your site and limit unnecessary travel which helps protect the environment. https://www.youtube.com/embed/pyfjVVd2yKU