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 a mini skip?
Discuss the materials first and keep restricted items out of the load.
- Start with 2-yard mini or 4-yard midi
- Check what can go in before loading
- Get a price for your postcode by phone
Get a price by phone. No forms to fill in.
What belongs in your mini skip?
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.
Small job? Start with these sizes.
Compare a 2-yard mini and a 4-yard midi, then look at larger options if your project grows.
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?
For a small clear-out, start with the pile rather than guessing a price. Call 0330 912 9966 with your postcode and compare a mini with a midi.
How long can I keep the skip?
You do not need to guess the hire period. Describe your small project when you call, agree the dates and ask what happens if your clear-out takes longer.
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?
Mini refers to the container’s capacity. Tell us about narrow gates or a shared drive because the vehicle placing your small skip still needs safe access.
Let’s make a little more room.
Got a small pile to clear? Describe it by phone and compare your compact skip options for the delivery postcode.
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