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Skip Hire

WM101 is a trusted skip company providing professional skip hire services for domestic and commercial use, supporting clients from consultation through delivery to collection. In cases where public land will be used, we offer comprehensive guidance through the skip permit process.

As experts in hiring a skip, we make the process straightforward and reliable for all of our clients.
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Domestic and Commercial Skip Hire

Whether you’re a homeowner refurbishing your house, or a commercial client refitting your establishment – hiring a skip provides a convenient and secure way to store the produced waste, with the added benefit of being removed from the premises when the project is complete.

There are several types of skips suited to various project requirements. Domestic skip hire is ideal for home renovations, DIY projects, garden landscaping, general clear-outs, and moving houses. On the other hand, commercial skip hire is larger and the better option for construction projects, demolitions, business waste, renovations, and relocating premises.

If you are searching for local skips for hire for your next project, WM101 can help.

Choosing the Right Skip Hire Option for Your Needs

When arranging skip hire, selecting the right service for your specific needs is crucial. At WM101, we provide flexible solutions, whether you are looking for cheap skip hire for a small domestic project or reliable local skips for hire for larger commercial requirements.
For those needing quick turnaround times, we offer a range of skips for hire near me across key locations, ensuring prompt delivery and collection.

As an experienced skip company, we work with you to find the most cost-effective and convenient solution, keeping skip hire prices competitive without compromising on service.
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Skips

We supply a range of domestic and commercial skips suitable for ad-hoc and scheduled collections. Our skips are open skips as standard, but please speak to us about the availability of our enclosed skips. If you are looking for a skip for hire for a one-off project or ongoing waste management, we offer flexible options.
4 yard skip

4 yard Skip

Guide Size
1.83m (L) x 1.29m (W) x 0.97m (H)

Suitable For
Most waste types, see below for full list.

Capacity
30-40 Bin Bags

6 yard skip

6 yard Skip

Guide Size
2.6m (L) x 1.52m (W) x 1.22m (H)

Suitable For
Most waste types, see below for full list.

Capacity
50-60 Bin Bags

8 yard skip

8 yard Skip

Guide Size
3.66m (L) x 1.68m (W) x 1.22m (H)

Suitable For
Most waste types, see below for full list.

Capacity
60-80 Bin Bags

12 yard skip

12 yard Skip

Guide Size
3.7m (L) x 1.78m (W) x 1.68m (H)

Suitable For
Most waste types, see below for full list.

Capacity
100-120 Bin Bags

14 yard skip

14 yard skip

Guide Size
4.1m (L) x 1.8m (W) x 1.75m (H)

Suitable For
Most waste types, see below for full list.

Capacity
120-140 Bin Bags

16 yard skip

16 yard skip

Guide Size
4.11m (L) x 1.83m (W) x 1.98m (H)

Suitable For
Most waste types, see below for full list.

Capacity
140-160 Bin Bags

Roll-On Roll-Off (RORO) Skips

Roll-on roll-off (RORO) skips are ideal for high-volume waste production from construction or demolition projects or major renovations – suitable for ad-hoc and scheduled collections.
20 yard roll on roll off container

20 yard RORO

Guide Size
1.7m (L) x 1.8m (W) x 1.8m (H)

Suitable For
Most waste types, see below for full list.

Capacity
30-40 Bin Bags

40 yard roll on roll off container

40 yard RORO

Guide Size
1.7m (L) x 1.8m (W) x 1.8m (H)

Suitable For
Most waste types, see below for full list.

Capacity
30-40 Bin Bags

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Our Professional Skip Hire Services

WM101 has extensive experience in skip hire and waste management, offering services for a wide range of skip types and sizes. We are partnered with accredited third-party providers, who are ideally positioned all over the UK to ensure increased availability and prompt support for all our clients.

We offer a free consultation service, which may include a site visit so we can better understand your project, location, and restrictions. Our team will then advise you on your skip hire options – only making recommendations we know are the right fit for your needs and budget. This approach ensures that your hire of skip bins is tailored to your specific requirements, saving you both time and money.

Skip Hire: Waste Restrictions

It is illegal to overfill a skip, making it crucial to select the right-sized skip for the project. The general rule is that 1 cubic yard is equivalent to 10 bin bags, meaning the maximum capacity of a 14-yard skip is 140 bin bags. An overfilled skip poses a danger to both the user and passersby.

Overestimating the size of the skip may also lead to hiring a skip that is too small or needing to arrange an additional hire of a skip bins to accommodate the extra waste – which would be an unnecessary added cost.

With WM101, clients are supported through the entire skip hire process – from appropriate size and type selection to waste material restrictions and management. Our experienced team can guide you through hiring a skip to match your project size, ensuring full compliance.
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What Can You Put in A Skip?

When hiring a skip, it’s important to understand what materials are acceptable to include.

It is acceptable to put the following materials into a skip:

  • General waste
  • Garden waste
  • Dry mixed recycling (cardboard & paper)
  • Plastics, glass & wood
  • Scrap metal & paint tins (minimal residue)
  • Soil, bricks & rubble
  • Textiles & carpet
  • Plasterboard (minimal amounts)

What Can You NOT Put in A Skip?

Choosing the right skip for hire also means knowing what materials can't be disposed of in standard skips.

Do not put any of the following materials into a skip:

  • Hazardous & clinical waste
  • Fridges & freezers
  • Gas cylinders & fluorescent tubes
  • Oil, petrol & diesel
  • Mattresses & tyres
  • Excessive food waste
  • Electrical equipment & batteries
  • Hot ash & explosives
  • Commercial paints & solvents
  • Asbestos

Frequently Asked Questions

Skip hire prices in the UK range vastly between providers, rental duration, skip size, accessibility, and other variables. Contact our team for a quote. At WM101, we aim to offer competitive rates for both domestic and commercial skip hire services.

In the UK, it is illegal to put hazardous or harmful materials into a skip. These include clinical waste, gas cylinders, fridges, fluorescent tubes, oil, petrol, diesel, mattresses, tyres, electrical equipment, batteries, paints, solvents, excessive food waste, asbestos, hot ash, and explosives. If you are unsure about what is permitted when hiring a skip, our team at WM101 is happy to advise.

Yes! You can put soil in a skip. Soil is classed as inert waste and is acceptable in most general skips in all sizes up to an 8 yard skip. However, if you have a large quantity of soil or mixed waste containing soil, it is recommended to discuss this with your skip company to ensure you select the correct skip size and type. At WM101, we can advise you on the best skip for hire for soil disposal projects.

The smallest skip you can typically hire is a 2-yard skip, which holds approximately 20-30 bin bags of waste. This size is ideal for minor household projects or garden clearances. If you need cheap skip hire for a small-scale job, WM101 can recommend the most cost-effective skip hire options.

Yes, hiring a skip for a single day is possible, although availability may vary depending on location and schedules. At WM101, we offer flexible skip hire durations to suit short-term or longer-term projects. Get in touch with our friendly team to discuss your requirements, and we can arrange the most convenient skip hire period for you.

Skip Hire Services from WM101

WM101 is a leading waste consultancy with over 35 years of experience in domestic and commercial skip hire and waste management. We pride ourselves on our prompt, reliable, and customer-centric service – helping make the skip hire process as quick and easy as possible for our clients.

Our team can help with:

  • Skip hire type & size selection for projects of any scale
  • Skip hire permits for public roads
  • Waste disposal restrictions
  • Best practices for health & safety
  • Sensitive waste management
  • Flexible skip for hire delivery and collection services
  • Skip exchange (if you did not have space for a large enough skip)

We understand that finding cheap skip hire options without compromising on service quality is important for many of our customers, whether you are looking for ‘skips for hire near me’ or arranging a larger collection in areas such as ‘skip hire Birmingham’ or ‘skip hire Nottingham’.

Request a Quote

At WM101, we know that actions speak louder than words, and we’d like to prove to you the savings that can be made through our unique approach to skip hire and waste management. We offer cheap skip hire options, flexible skip for hire services for individual projects, and expert advice on hiring a skip for longer-term needs.

Just complete the following form, and a member of our team will be in touch for an informal chat about your current skip hire arrangements or hiring a skip for an upcoming project.

Alternatively, give us a call - we’d be happy to hear from you.
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Skip requirements

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Permit Required?
If your skip will be placed on a road or any other public land, you will require a permit. Our team will take care of this process for you.
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