What can I put into a skip?

We can provide skips for many different types of waste. As well as general and construction waste, we can arrange collection of asbestos, plasterboard, wood, hardcore, metal and green waste. You just need to give us a call to arrange this. See our ‘What can you put in our skips’ section above for more info.

How long can I keep a skip?

Our skips are available to hire for 14 days as standard, but if you need them for longer, we can arrange an extension. Call us for further details.

What size skip do I need?

For smaller household jobs, a 6-yard skip should be large enough with a capacity equivalent to 55 black bags. For larger projects or businesses, a 14-yard skip is more likely to be required. These can hold the equivalent of 130 black bags. For more information about their sizes and capacities, see our ‘Range of sizes and capacities’ section above.

How full can you fill a skip?

Skips can’t be overloaded. This can make transportation dangerous as debris can fly off as they’re moving, potentially damaging vehicles or buildings or injuring pedestrians. You should fill to the top of the skip - a level load, and avoid items protruding beyond the edges of the skip.

How should I fill my skip?

It’s key to avoid overloading. If a skip is overfilled, we can refuse collection. Where possible, place heavy items at the bottom for balance, and consider what you’re putting in. Sort items and recycle where possible.

Do I need a skip permit?

If your skip is going to be placed on a public road, designated parking areas or highway, it will need a permit. We can supply on-road permits at additional cost. Please contact us for further details.

How to get a skip permit

Depending on the district, the process of obtaining and the cost of a skip permit are slightly different. Most require the skip supplier or contractor to apply for the permit on behalf of the business or homeowner. If you require your skip to be stored on the road, we can arrange the permit for an additional charge.

How much space do I need for a skip?

You need to ensure there’s sufficient space for the vehicles delivering your skip to operate safely. As a guide, here are some requirements our vehicles may need to unload and load your skip. Gross weight 18,000kg Pick up length required 8.50m Operating height 4.50m Turning circle (kerb to kerb) 15.50m Turning circle (kerb to kerb) 15.50m It’s important to ensure we can access your site when dropping off and collecting your skip. We can only place skips on your property, and not on other land without prior written consent. If we’re unable to deliver or collect, you may be liable for surcharges.

Can plasterboard go in a skip?

Plasterboard can go in a skip, but it can’t be mixed with other types of waste. This is because when it’s mixed with biodegradable waste, it releases hydrogen sulphide - a toxic and flammable gas. We can deliver a dedicated plasterboard skip to you and ensure it’s disposed of safely and responsibly.

Skip Hire | 6 & 14 Yard Skips | Hills Waste Solutions

Order Online now

If all of your waste is sortable mixed construction and demolition waste, we’ve made it super easy to get a quote, order and pay for your skip online. For guidance on what this includes, see the information opposite and our relevant waste classification guide.

Delivery: within 48 hours
Available skip sizes: 6-yard (open) and 14-yard (open and enclosed)
Lockable options: 14-yard only
Additional features: drop rear door for easy access (6-yard only)
Waste Transfer Notes: Supplied via online portal or email
On-road permits: yes, these can be arranged at additional cost

Book a sortable mixed construction and general waste skip online now.

Materials we can accept via online ordering

Plastic
Metals
Paper / cardboard
Bricks
Rubble
Concrete
Non-contaminated, clean sub-soil (naturally occurring)
Wood

Materials we can’t accept via online ordering

Abestos
Tyres
Fridges and freezers / WEEE
Batteries
Fluorescent tubes
Paints (inc. residue in paint tins)
Aerosols and gas canisters
Top soil
Liquids and oils
Contaminated soil
Black bag waste
Bulky waste - soft furnishings and mattresses
Wood with bitumen
Railway Sleepers

6-yard open skip

Equivalent to 55 black bags
Features a drop rear door for easy loading
We can help organise on-road permits

14 - yard open skip

Equivalent to 130 black bags

14-yard enclosed skip

Equivalent to 130 black bags
Lockable enclosed top stops fly-tipping and theft, prevents accidental fly-tipping, and is compulsory for hazardous waste and asbestos.

Please note, you can only use a skip for its intended waste type. For example, if you order a green waste skip, you will not be able to add asbestos or metal. This allows us to maxismise recycling and ensure all waste can be safely processed. We may refuse collection of skips that have been cross-contaminate.

Hills is a fully licensed waste carrier. On collection, we’ll supply a fully compliant Waste Transfer Note (WTN), and dispose of your waste responsibly, recycling as much as possible. You won’t have to worry about the reputation and financial implications of using an unlicensed carrier.

For help and advice on our specialist skip services or to get a quote please give us a call.

Residential skip hire

If you’re planning a household clear-out, refitting your kitchen or landscaping your garden, our skips are the perfect solution for your waste.

Our 6-yard skip, also known as a builder’s skip, is the ideal size for many residential projects, with a capacity of around 55 black bags. But if you need more space, you can also book our 14-yard open or enclosed skips.

We are a fully licensed waste carrier, meaning we’ll properly dispose of your waste, and you won’t be subject to the huge fines that can be associated with using unlicensed operators. We can also organise your on-road permits for you, so you can focus on your home improvement project and leave the waste disposal to us.

If all of your waste is sortable mixed construction and demolition waste, we’ve made it super easy to get a quote, order and pay for your skip online.

Read the material requirements below for an overview of what this includes. For more information and guidance, see the relevant Sortable mixed construction and demolition waste guide for what is acceptable waste.

You can see what counts as sortable mixed construction and demolition waste in the table below, but if you’re not sure this is right for you, or want to book a skip for another type of waste, we’ll be happy to get this sorted for you over the phone.

Licensed Waste Disposal

As a fully licensed waste carrier, we’ll dispose of your waste responsibly, and you won’t have to worry about the reputation and financial implications of using unlicensed carriers. We will supply fully compliant waste transfer note.

And because we operate our own waste facilities, we recycle as much skip waste as possible. Good for your business’s sustainability, and good for the environment too.

Need a RoRo?

For larger quantities of bulky waste, we can also provide a range of roll-on roll-off (RoRo) containers.

General Waste

General construction waste

Asbestos

Plasterboard

Wood

Green Waste

Metal

Hardcore

Include:

Non-recyclable waste
Non-hazardous waste
Black bag waste
Lightweight and compactable waste

Exclude:

Fridges and freezers
Electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE)
Asbestos
Tyres
Batteries
Fluorescent tubes
Paints (inc. residue paint tins)
Aerosols and gas canisters
Oil
Liquids
Contaminated soil
Plasterboard
Food waste
Soft furnishings
Mattresses
Sofas and armchairs
Other upholstered furniture
Wood waste
Hazardous waste
Tarmac
Gas bottles
Clinical waste
Soil
Stone
Bricks
Rubble

Include:

Brick
Soil
Timber
Metal
Cardboard
Paper
Bulky items

Exclude:

Fridges and freezers
Electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE)
Asbestos
Tyres
Batteries
Fluorescent tubes
Paints (inc. residue paint tins)
Aerosols and gas canisters
Oil
Liquids
Contaminated soil
Plasterboard
Food waste
Soft furnishings
Mattresses
Sofas and armchairs
Other upholstered furniture
Wood waste
Hazardous waste
Tarmac
Gas bottles
Clinical waste

Include:

Cement-bonded asbestos
Fibrous asbestos insulation
(asbestos types must be disposed of in separate containers)

Exclude:

Organic matter

Include:

Plasterboard only

Exclude:

General waste

Include:

Timber
MDF
Plywood
Pallets
Chipboard

Exclude:

Barge boards
External fascia
Soffit boards
External joinery
External doors
Roof timber
Tiling cladding
Tiling battens
Timber frames
Timber joists
Hazardous woods
Wood with bitumen
Railway sleepers

Include:

Biodegradable plant waste
Grass clippings
Leaves

Exclude:

Branches exceeding 150mm in diameter and 3m in length
Soil and stones
General waste
Plant pots
Tree roots and trunks
Food waste
Sawdust
Toxic or invasive plant species
Animal waste

Include:

Metals

Exclude:

Electrical items
Fluorescent tubes

Include:

Rubble
Brick
Block
Hardcore
Concrete

Exclude:

Tarmac
Organic matter
General waste
Plants
Tree roots
Large branches
Food waste
Sawdust
Toxic and invasive plant species
Coal tar

Range of sizes & capacities


Sizes Available	6-yard skip	14-yard skip	14-yard skip (enclosed)
Capacity (yards³/m³)	6/4.6	14/10.6	14/10.6
Equivalent to	55 black bags	130 black bags	130 black bags
Width (mm)	1870	1880	1880
Height (mm)	1250	1830	2260
Length (mm)	2670	4200	4320

Locations Served

We serve thousands of businesses across the West Country and surrounding counties, so chances are we’re already operating our business recycling collection service in your area. The areas we cover include:

Amesbury
Andover
Bath
Bristol
Chippenham
Cirencester
Devizes
Faringdon
Frome
Malmesbury
Marlborough
Newbury
Salisbury
Shaftesbury
Swindon
Tidworth
Trowbridge
Portishead
Warminster
Weston-Super-Mare
Yate

Services beyond this region

Hills Waste Solutions are very experienced in dealing with multi-site businesses whose waste requirements for one or more sites are located across the country, outside of our core region. We have a number of large businesses with more specialist waste requirements, and we can offer completely tailored services, while supporting sustainability and net zero ambitions.

If you'd like to find out more please contact our Customer Support team on 0808 145 4533.

Hire a skip online

We provide online skips hire for sortable mixed construction and demolition waste for businesses and homeowners. Our skips are available in a wide variety of sizes, and we offer an efficient collection and recycling as part of our comprehensive waste management service. Book and pay for your skip online now.

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Chat to us about specialist skips

For businesses with specialist waste stream requirements, either as a one-off or on a regular basis, get in touch with our friendly, professional team to chat through your specific needs.

CALL US ON 0808 145 4533

What can I put into a skip?
How long can I keep a skip?
What size skip do I need?
How full can you fill a skip?
How should I fill my skip?
Do I need a skip permit?
How to get a skip permit
How much space do I need for a skip?
You need to ensure there’s sufficient space for the vehicles delivering your skip to operate safely. As a guide, here are some requirements our vehicles may need to unload and load your skip.
- Gross weight 18,000kg
- Pick up length required 8.50m
- Operating height 4.50m
- Turning circle (kerb to kerb) 15.50m
Turning circle (kerb to kerb) 15.50m It’s important to ensure we can access your site when dropping off and collecting your skip. We can only place skips on your property, and not on other land without prior written consent.

If we’re unable to deliver or collect, you may be liable for surcharges.
Can plasterboard go in a skip?

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What can you put in our skips?

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Frequently asked questions

What can I put into a skip?

How long can I keep a skip?

What size skip do I need?

How full can you fill a skip?

How should I fill my skip?

Do I need a skip permit?

How to get a skip permit

How much space do I need for a skip?

Can plasterboard go in a skip?