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

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
Our Professional Skip Hire Services
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
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.
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 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
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.
