Skip Hire Charges: The Factors Influencing Price
Skip hire is a practical, efficient solution for waste management whether you’re conducting a home renovation or undertaking a large-scale construction project, but understanding the charges involved can be a bit tricky process.
By considering the factors below, you can make an informed decision and find a skip hire service that fits your budget and project needs.
Remember, while cost is an important factor, it should not be the only consideration. Make sure to choose a reputable company that prioritises responsible waste disposal.
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Skip charges can vary widely based on several factors. Here are the key elements that contribute to the final price of your skip hire.
Skip Size: The size of the skip is the primary determinant of its cost. Skips range from small 2-yard mini skips to large 40-yard roll-on-roll-off skips. Naturally, the larger the skip, the higher the price.
Hire Duration: The length of time you need the skip can affect the total cost. Most companies offer a standard hire period (usually around a week), but longer hire durations may incur additional charges.
Location: Skip charges can vary by region, with prices often higher in cities due to increased operational costs.
Permit charges : If you don’t have private land to place the skip, you’ll need a skip permit from your local council to place it on a public road, adding to the overall cost.
Waste Type: The type of waste you’re disposing of can impact the price. Some materials may require special handling or disposal methods, increasing the cost
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Skip Hire Charges in More Detail
Generally speaking, bigger skips will cost more than smaller skips.
Albeit, although the overall cost might be cheaper for a smaller skip, the cost per tonne of waste might be more competitively priced in a larger skip.
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Our unique network of transfer stations, landfill sites and state-of-the-art recycling facilities which are spread geographically, enables us to minimise the distance for transporting your waste which has a direct benefit to your skip hire cost.
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Sometimes, you might not have the right amount of space required on your private land for a Skip, in which case you’ll need to obtain a Skip permit to place on public land.
You must have a permit before the skip is placed on public land otherwise you could incur a financial penalty from your local council.
The cost of a Skip permit will differ dependent on hire period and your locality, but the Mick George Group can organise this for you.
Typically, we charge approximately £70 plus vat for a Skip permit, booked online.
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Typically, the first thing that springs to mind when booking a skip, is what items can go in to a Skip. It’s important to know what can or can’t go inside your skip to avoid any avoidable charges or in some cases refusal to collect the skip.
Generally, Skip types are split as follows:
- General or Mixed Waste
- Garden or Green Waste
- Plasterboard
- Wood Waste
- Hardcore Waste
- Inert or Muck Waste
There are separate containers for WEEE Waste or asbestos, and hazardous waste streams
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How long you require the skip for will also affect the price you pay.
As would be expected, the longer the hire period, the higher the cost, so it’s good to have an idea when your Skip will be full.
Skip hire durations differ in length, and while there are different hire periods, extending up to 2-weeks, there is the flexibility to increase or decrease any period if requested.
Skip Hire charges will alter accordingly.
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Skip Sizes Influencing Skip Hire Charges
| Height | Length | Width | Volume | |
| 4 Yard Skip | 890mm | 2530mm (Top) | 1625mm | 30 – 40 bin bags |
| 6 Yard Skip | 1220mm | 2820mm (Top) | 1676mm | 50 – 60 bin bags |
| 8 Yard Skip | 1300mm | 3400mm (Top) | 1658mm | 60-80 bin bags |
| 12 Yard Skip | 1675mm | 4040mm (Top) | 1645mm | 100-120 Bin Bags |
| 16 Yard Skip | 2080mm | 4340mm (Top) | 1625mm | 140 – 160 bin bags |