Large Skips
Here’s a comprehensive guide on large skips that covers everything you need to know before hiring.
Large Skips: The Ultimate Guide
Whether you’re handling a substantial construction project or executing a major home renovation, waste management is a crucial factor to consider.
Large skips offer an efficient, cost-effective solution for managing significant volumes of waste.
This comprehensive guide will equip you with everything you need to know about large skip hire.
What is Considered a Large Skip?
Large skips typically range from 8 to 40 yards in size, catering to different waste types and volumes. As well as standard open skips, large skips also come in an enclosed or Roll on Roll off (RoRo) format.
They’re an excellent option for substantial projects, including commercial refurbishments, construction work, and extensive landscaping projects.
The size of the skip you need depends on the amount and size of waste you have and the type of job you are doing. Unsure which size skip to go for? You can view our handy skip size guide for more information, here.
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When to Order a Large Skip?
Here are some typical projects that a large skip can be a great choice for:
Home renovations: Remodelling a house, especially a complete overhaul, produces more waste than regular bins can handle. A large skip allows you to dispose of broken concrete, wood, drywall, and other debris efficiently.
Yard clearing: For major landscaping projects like removing trees, bushes, or an old shed from your property, a large skip will contain all the garden waste, branches, and rubble.
Office cleanouts: When moving or closing an office, there are files to shred, furniture to dispose of, and years of accumulated items to clear out. A large skip can handle the huge amount of waste generated in one trip.
Construction: Building sites require massive waste containers for excess materials like wood, metal, and packaging. Large skips provide an optimal solution for the huge volumes of debris and garbage created during the construction process.
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Large Skip Hire FAQ’s
Selecting the right skip size is crucial.
It’s often better to opt for a slightly larger skip than you think you’ll need.
Overloading a skip is illegal, and you might end up needing to hire an additional one if your chosen skip is too small.
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Large skips can handle a wide array of waste types, including wood, metal, plastic, bricks, soil, and rubble.
However, certain materials are prohibited, such as hazardous waste, electrical items, tyres, and asbestos.
Always check with your provider about what is acceptable.
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The cost of hiring a large skip will depend on a number of factors, including the size of the skip, the duration of the hire, the materials for disposal and your location.
On average, you can expect to pay anywhere from £300 plus vat for a large skip hire.
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Ordinarily, large skips beyond 8 yards in size are not available for locating on public land for safety reasons, and therefore gaining a permit is not usually obtainable.
Some exceptions may exist with local authorities.
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The length of time you can hire a large skip for will depend on the skip hire company you choose.
As standard, the Mick George Group offer large skip hire periods of up to 14 days, although longer hire periods may be available, especially for trade or account customers.
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When choosing a skip hire provider, consider factors like their waste disposal methods, customer service, pricing transparency, and reputation.
A responsible provider will have a strong commitment to recycling and proper waste disposal, which will save customers money due to less materials being sent to landfill.
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Large Skip Sizes
| Height | Length | Width | Volume | |
| 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 |
| 20 Yard Skip | 1310mm | 6096mm | 2407mm | RoRo |
| 35 Yard Skip | 2241mm | 5791mm | 2400mm | RoRo |
| 40 Yard Skip | 2499mm | 6096mm | 2407mm | RoRo |
Local Large Skip Hire Depots
Go Green
Waste Management
Go Green has worked with the Mick George Group for many years and we have always received a reliable and professional Waste Management service. They help to provide modern, forward-thinking and sustainable Waste Management processes which are vital in our constantly evolving industry. With their numerous first class facilities, we would highly recommend the Mick George Group to anyone requiring a fully compliant Waste Management service.
Moran Sindall
Waste Management
We find the Mick George Group very easy to deal with, their customer service is always great and their quick turnaround times on exchanges, keeps the site running smoothly. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
Fletcher Plant
Waste Management
We have worked with the Mick George Group on a number of projects and always been offered excellent service and competitive pricing. Their always on hand to help with any issues and are extremely friendly and easy to deal with. Their online portal is helpful for obtaining tickets and invoices and adds to a simple and streamlined service. Finally, their state-of-the-art facilities mean that all your waste is dealt with in a compliant and ‘eco-friendly’ manner!
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