SKIP HIRE GUIDE
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN HIRING A SKIP.
Skip sizes guide:
please choose the right size of skip for your job when hiring a skip, It's Important!
For Instance, Hiring A Skip That's Too Large Or Too Small Will You Will Have To Incur More Costs.
Where You Place Your Skip Is Also Very Important. Since Placing It On A Public Road, Including Grass Verges & Pavements, Requires A Permit From Your Local Council.
Always Best To Place The Skip On Private Land Like Your Own Driveway.
Below is a table describing the various waste types that our suppliers allow in their skips.
Please take note of the items below that are allowed and not allowed in skips and make sure your select the correct waste type when ordering your skip.
However, Hazardous Household Waste Like Asbestos, Fridges, Freezers, Air-Conditioning Units, Tyres, Electrical Appliances, Batteries, Fluorescent Light Tubes, Paints (Including Residues Inside Paint Cans), Solvents, Aerosols, Gas Canisters, Oil, Fuel And Other Automotive Fluids, Cannot Be Placed In A Skip.
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Waste Types
WASTE TYPE
TYPE OF WASTE
JOB TYPE
General waste
Bricks, slabs, wood, metal, decorating materials, general dry household waste, furniture
DIY & Home refurbishing Projects
hardcore only
bricks, concrete, hardcore mix (less than 10% tarmac)
Garden & Driveway projects
inert
Bricks, Concrete, Ceramics, Soil, Clay, Subsoil, Top-Soil, Hardcore Mix (Less Than 10% Tarmac)
Garden & Driveway Projects
Plasterboard only
plasterboard.
DIY & Home refurbishing Projects
green waste only
Garden waste
garden clearance
wood only
wood
Home Refurbishing Projects
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The 2 yard mini skip is ideal for smaller household projects suitable for roughly 20 bin bags of waste material.
2-YARD SKIP
capacity
2 Cubic Yards
2 Cubic Metres
HEIGHT
2' 6"
0.79 metres
LENGTH
4' 11"
1.22 metres
WIDTH
3' 00"
1.91 metres
FOR 2 YARD SKIP HIRE PRICES IN YOUR LOCAL AREA
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Perfect Skip size for household projects for instance Garden clearance, DIY projects, new bathroom and kitchen refits.
3-YARD SKIP
CAPACITY
3 Cubic Yards
3 Cubic Metres
HEIGHT
2' 11"
0.86 metres
LENGTH
4' 11"
1.52 metres
WIDTH
3' 07"
1.1 metres
FOR 3 YARD SKIP HIRE PRICES IN YOUR LOCAL AREA
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Holding up to 40 bin bags of waste material, the 4 cubic yard skip is ideal for most small household jobs like garden clearance.
4-YARD SKIP
capacity
4 Cubic Yards
4 Cubic Metres
HEIGHT
3' 2"
0.97 metres
LENGTH
6' 00"
1.83 metres
WIDTH
4' 03"
1.3 metres
FOR 4 YARD SKIP HIRE PRICES IN YOUR LOCAL AREA
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The 6 Yard Skip Is A Popular Option,
Ideal For Bulky Waste Material Such As Builder’s Waste, Household Waste As Well As Other General Materials.
6-YARD SKIP
capacity
6 Cubic Yards
4 .6 Cubic Metres
HEIGHT
4' 00"
1.22 metres
LENGTH
8' 06"
2.6 metres
WIDTH
5' 00"
1.52 metres
FOR 6 YARD SKIP HIRE PRICES IN YOUR LOCAL AREA
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8 Yard Skip is also known as a maxi or builder’s skip, it’s perfect for larger items for instance builder’s waste material, household waste & other general materials.
8-YARD SKIP
capacity
8 Cubic Yards
6.1 Cubic Metres
HEIGHT
4' 00"
1.22 metres
LENGTH
12' 00"
3.66 metres
WIDTH
5' 06"
1.67 metres
FOR 8 YARD SKIP HIRE PRICES IN YOUR LOCAL AREA
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The 10 yard skip features a much larger 100 bin bags capacity, that’s ideal for those larger jobs and DIY projects.
10-YARD SKIP
capacity
10 Cubic Yards
6.65 Cubic Metres
HEIGHT
4' 11"
1.5 metres
LENGTH
12' 03"
3.74 metres
WIDTH
5' 10"
1.78 metres
FOR 10 YARD SKIP HIRE PRICES IN YOUR LOCAL AREA
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Great for much larger domestic clearances, bulky builder’s waste.
For those larger jobs & DIY jobs which have got out of hand!
12-YARD SKIP
capacity
12 Cubic Yards
9.2 Cubic Metres
HEIGHT
5' 06"
1.68 metres
LENGTH
12' 02"
3.7 metres
WIDTH
5' 10"
1.78 metres
FOR 12 YARD SKIP HIRE PRICES IN YOUR LOCAL AREA
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The 14 yard skip is great for lighter general waste material such as garage & attic clearances. Heavy waste material isn’t permitted.
14-YARD SKIP
capacity
14 Cubic Yards
10.7 Cubic Metres
HEIGHT
5' 11"
1.8 metres
LENGTH
13' 05"
4.1 metres
WIDTH
5' 09"
1.75 metres
FOR 14 YARD SKIP HIRE PRICES IN YOUR LOCAL AREA
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One of the biggest skips available.
Ideal for light building projects,
large household jobs, shop fitters as well as other types of general waste.
16-YARD SKIP
capacity
16 Cubic Yards
12.2 Cubic Metres
HEIGHT
6' 07"
2.00 metres
LENGTH
14' 09"
4.5 metres
WIDTH
5' 06"
1.67 metres
FOR 16 YARD SKIP HIRE PRICES IN YOUR LOCAL AREA
We Are Specialists In The Skip Sizes Guide of Mini - Midi - Maxi & Builders Skips.
These Sizes Of Skips Are Ideal For The Domestic Market.
Our Wish is To Supply You With The Right Skip Size For Your Requirements.
Alba Skip Hire Is One Of The Leading Specialists In Skip Hire And Waste Management.
Our Skip Hire Is Ideal Whether Your Clearing Out Your Garage Or Building An Extension.
If You Intend To Place Your Skip Hire On A Pavement Or A Public Highway,
Then You Will Need A Permit From Your Local Council.
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