SKIP SIZES GUIDE
Sip sizes guide:
Things To Consider When Hiring Skips.
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
TO COMPARE 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
TO COMPARE 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
TO COMPARE 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
TO COMPARE 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
TO COMPARE 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
TO COMPARE 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
TO COMPARE 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
TO COMPARE 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
TO COMPARE 16 YARD SKIP HIRE PRICES IN YOUR LOCAL AREA
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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.
skip sizes guide:
We Are Specialists In The Comparison Of
Mini - Midi - Maxi & Builders Skips
These Sizes Of Skips we Compare 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 Comparison Skip Hire And Waste Management.
Our Skip Hire Comparison Is Ideal Whether Your Clearing Out Your Garage Or Building An Extension.
skip sizes guide:
Experience Is The Key When Hiring From Us.
Customer Service Is Of A Very High Standard And Our Prices Fair.
Range From Small To Large Open-Topped Containers Designed To Load Demolition
And Construction Waste And Other Types Of Waste, Onto Lorries.
When is it Common To Use Skips? When Cleaning Out Garages And Houses Etc.,
That Involve A Substantial Amount Of Material To Be Removed To A Landfill,
Recycled, Disposed Of, Or Even Recovered In Some Other Way.
The Usual Way Is To Pick Up The Waste And Deposit It With Special Carrying Vehicles.
Every Precaution Is Taken To Keep It Covered During Transportation.
We Can Also Deliver Supplies Required For Construction Work To The Site And
The Same Skip Can Carry The Waste Away From The Construction Sit, For instance.
Sometimes, As A Crane, We Can Lift Our Skips, To Become An Emergency Platform, To Rescue Workers.
skip sizes guide:
Hire A Skip, When is it Needed?
Your houses are being cleared, or when furniture is removed or
when renovating or decorating, for outdoor landscaping, waste,
clearances and for a shed, greenhouse and conservatory demolition.
This Includes A Kitchen And Bathroom Refit, Home Decorating,
Waste, Etc. A New Roof, Window Installation.
Replacement Plumbing, Or Heating And Electrical Waste Particles
All Require The Hire Of A Skip To Remove Waste .
DIY Projects, And When You Generate Plenty Of Construction
Waste Like Wood, Use A Skip.
Hiring A Skip Will Make It Easier To Clean Up
After The Work And Is A Lot Less Stressful.
skip sizes guide:
How To Choose The Right skip hire Service.
At Alba Skip Hire We Provide You With A Quality Service Regarding Hiring Skips.
Know Your Needs And Requirements?
Then We Can Help You Decide On The Size That You Need To Use.
Our Staff Are Highly Professional, Friendly, Courteous and Can Find Solutions
When Faced With Problematic Situations When Hiring And Removing Your Skip.
Price Range Is Very Competitive and, Most Importantly, Very Transparent.
There Are No Hidden Costs Whatsoever.
We Practise Absolute Transparency With Our Customers & Strive For Exceptional Service.
