Skip Hire Guide – What You Need to Know

Choosing the Right Skip Size

When hiring a skip, think about what you’re disposing of and how much waste you have.

We offer a wide range of skip sizes. Visit our sizes page to see real-world comparisons rather than just measurements. A useful guide is to estimate how many black bin bags your waste would fill — but remember, this is only a rough guide and will vary depending on the type of waste.

If in doubt, we recommend going slightly larger to avoid the cost of hiring a second skip.

What Can You Put in a Skip?

You can dispose of most general household and commercial waste in a skip.

However, some items are restricted or charged separately.

Additional Charges

• Mattresses: £25 + VAT each

• Upholstered seating: As upholstered seating items incur additional disposal charges due to current waste regulations. Please contact our team for further information and pricing.

Prohibited Items

The following cannot be placed in general waste skips:

• Electrical items
• Asbestos (we offer a specialist service)
• Fridges and freezers
• Batteries
• Tyres
• Pressurised containers
• Paint or varnish tins
• Gas cylinders
• Fluorescent tubes
• Liquids of any kind
• Telegraph poles
• Marine wood
• Railway sleepers
• Contaminated soils (testing required)
  
  

If you’re unsure about any item, please contact our team — we’re happy to help.

Loading Your Skip

• Skips must be filled level with the top (legal requirement)
• Overfilled skips cannot be collected
• Do not use boards or extensions to increase height
  
  

To maximise space:

• Break down bulky items where possible
• Load evenly and efficiently

Skip Placement & Permits

The best place for your skip is on private property, ensuring:

• Safe access for delivery vehicles
• A practical location for loading

If placing a skip on a public road or verge, a council permit is required.

• Permits can take up to 10 working days
• Costs and timeframes vary by council
• We can advise and assist with the process

Delivery Information

• Delivery times are between 07:00 – 17:00
• We cannot guarantee specific time slots due to scheduling

We operate a range of vehicles, including:

• Specialist vehicles for tight access
• Larger lorries for heavy-duty skips

Hire Period & Charges

• Standard hire period: Up 4 weeks
• Extended hire available upon request

Additional extended hire charges:

• £10 + VAT per week for open skips
• £15 + VAT per week for enclosed Skips
• £40 + VAT for RoRo’s per week

Pricing & Waste Types

Some materials may be charged differently, including:

• Wood
• Plasterboard
• Non-recyclable waste (e.g. roofing felt, insulation)
  
  

In some cases, pricing may switch to a haulage and tonnage rate.

Payment Options

We accept most payment methods:

• Debit or credit card (via phone)
• Online booking system

For any payment queries, please contact our team.

Site Conditions & Liability

• Our pricing includes 30 minutes loading time
• Delays may incur a demurrage charge (£1.50 per minute)
  
  

Important:

• Customers are responsible for ensuring safe ground conditions
• We are not liable for damage to:
  
  • Driveways
  • Gardens
  • Block paving or slabs
  • Overhead cables or structures
• Skips remain the customer’s responsibility while on-site
  

 

Need Help?

If you’re unsure about anything — waste types, skip size, permits, or pricing — just give us a call and our team will be happy to help.