Notts Skip

Skip Size Guide

We are a specialist provider of a wide range of waste management services for businesses and the public sector

Skip Size Considerations

Considerations to be made when choosing which skip to hire are the weight and volume of waste you intend to dispose of. This will determine what size of skips you need, for example a builder’s skip can accommodate up to 1000kg and 70 cubic metres whereas a mini-skip is limited to just 40kg capacity.

With every load that we collect for recycling or disposal, we have to weigh the load and then charge you accordingly. Failure to provide accurate weight information may result in additional charges being levied against your account.

Considerations of what type of waste is also important when choosing which skip size would be most appropriate for your needs. For example a maxi-skip can accommodate loads that are mixed and have hazardous or contaminated substances, such as soil, concrete, rubble.

However when using a maxi-skip for handling other wastes you should consider the weight of what is being loaded into it in order to avoid overloading which could result in injury.
Midis are often used by builders and DIY enthusiasts who may be doing smaller construction jobs, such as home extensions.

A mini-skip can be used to dispose of household waste and some materials which are not heavy or bulky, for example: plasterboard, small pieces of wood.

Traditionally builders skips were the most popular skip size for construction sites but now a variety of sizes are available from companies that offer a range of hire services.

A builders skip is a large type of skip which will hold up to 40 tonnes and can be loaded from the side, unlike other skips where it has to be lifted over.

The use of recycling as an alternative method for disposing household waste is becoming increasingly popular and more councils are offering this service in place of traditional disposal methods.

In most cases the cost for an individual to rent a skip will vary depending on what size they require and how long it needs to be hired for, but companies offer a variety of packages which can make hiring easier for businesses who need skips in bulk.

The best way to find out how much your hire company would charge you for a skip hire is to contact them directly, or request an online quote from their website.