Plasterboard needs a separate conversation
Do not hide plasterboard in a mixed load. Ask about a separate gypsum waste arrangement and keep it dry and separate as instructed.
What can go in your project’s skip?
Discuss the materials first and keep restricted items out of the load.
- Domestic and commercial skip enquiries
- 2-, 4-, 6- and 8-yard size guidance
- Delivery and collection planned together
Get a price by phone. No forms to fill in.
The right waste. In the right place.
These are starting points for the booking conversation. The operator must approve your exact waste and load.
Usually worth discussing
- Timber, cardboard and suitable packaging
- Garden trimmings and non-hazardous vegetation
- Suitable household and renovation waste
- Declared soil, bricks and rubble, within an agreed weight limit
Keep out of an ordinary mixed load
- Asbestos, chemicals, liquid paint and oils
- Gas bottles, batteries and electrical appliances
- Tyres and other items needing specialist arrangements
- Undeclared plasterboard, mattresses or upholstered seating
Say if you are clearing sofas or chairs
Upholstered domestic seating may contain persistent organic pollutants and need separate management. Declare it before booking rather than adding it to the skip.
Keep the load safe and declared.
Spread permitted material within the skip and keep everything below its fill line. Do not burn waste or conceal restricted items underneath an accepted load.
The right capacity for the work ahead.
From a short clear-out to a staged refurbishment, match the container to the material.
2cubic yards
Mini skip
Small clear-outs and garden tidies
- Approx. length × width × height
- 1.8 m × 1.3 m × 0.8 m
4cubic yards
Midi skip
Room refreshes and modest renovations
- Approx. length × width × height
- 2.7 m × 1.6 m × 0.9 m
6cubic yards
Builders skip
Renovation and building projects
- Approx. length × width × height
- 3.1 m × 1.75 m × 1.2 m
8cubic yards
Large builders skip
Larger clear-outs and bulky material
- Approx. length × width × height
- 3.45 m × 1.75 m × 1.2 m
Dimensions are approximate and vary by supplier. Check the exact skip measurements before booking. The delivery lorry needs extra room to reach and lift the skip.
Your skip hire questions, answered.
How much will my skip cost?
A trade quote needs a waste plan: materials, estimated load, site address and collection or exchange needs. Call 0330 912 9966 to discuss those details before booking.
How long can I keep the skip?
If work happens in stages, explain that before booking. Agree when the container is needed, how collection is requested and whether an exchange can be arranged.
Can I fill it above the sides?
No. Keep everything at or below the marked fill line and within the agreed load. If the pile is larger than expected, call to discuss the next step rather than overfilling.
Will a small skip fit through a small gate?
A site entrance that admits a van may not suit the skip vehicle. Discuss gate openings, turning space and any restrictions before giving a delivery instruction.
Ready for your next job?
Tell us about the job and the waste schedule. Call to discuss capacity, access, delivery and collection before work starts.
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