Skip Hire
WM101 provides 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.
Domestic & Commercial Skip Hire
Whether you’re a homeowner refurbishing your house, or a commercial client refitting your establishment – having a skip on-site is 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 skips are ideal for home renovations, DIY projects, garden landscaping, general clear-outs, and moving houses. On the other hand, commercial skips are larger and the better option for construction projects, demolitions, business waste, renovations, and relocating premises.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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 another 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.
What Can You Put in A Skip?
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?
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
How much is a skip to hire in the UK?
Skip hire prices in the UK range vastly between providers, rental duration, skip size, accessibility, and other variables. Contact our team for a quote.
What can you not put in a skip?
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.
What’s the difference between commercial and domestic skip hire?
Commercial skip hire usually requires a larger size skip for projects such as construction, demolition, business waste, and so on. Domestic skip hire, on the other hand, suits a smaller size skip for at-home DIY projects, renovations, garden landscaping, and general clear-outs.
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 process as quick and easy as possible for our clients.
Our team can help with:
- Skip type & size selection
- Skip hire permits for public roads
- Waste disposal restrictions
- Best practices for health & safety
- Sensitive waste management
- Skip delivery & collection
- Skip exchange (if you did not have space for a large enough skip)
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