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Please make sure the skip is filled evenly, with no waste sticking out over the top.
You CAN Put in a General Waste Skip:
❌ You CANNOT Put in a General Waste Skip:
Always confirm with us or check out the complete list if you’re unsure about specific waste items.”
Placing a skip on private land (like your driveway or garden), a permit is not required.
If placing it on a public road or pavement, you’ll need a skip hire permit from your local council — but don’t worry, we’ll arrange everything for you. Just let us know when booking.
The cost of hiring a 12 cubic yard skip is between £310 and £380. To final prices for your postcodes, use our online skip cost calculator.
Yes, you can reschedule the delivery of your skip, but please inform us within 24 hrs. This helps us to adjust our schedule and avoid any potential delays.
Yes, we offer the option of early collection. Simply visit our skip collection page or just give us a call at 0800 260 5989 to arrange it, and we’ll get it picked up as soon as possible.
Yes, we can arrange an exchange for a small or larger size. Please visit our skip exchange page or call at 0800 260 5989 so we can arrange the exchange and avoid any additional charges.
Standard hire periods are typically 7 to 14 days. If you need to extend your skip hire period, give us a call, we will arrange with a small amount of additional fee.
To cancel your booking, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. Once your order is processed, a £30 + VAT cancellation fee will apply if the skip has already been delivered.
Yes, there are some restrictions on where the skip can be placed. Skip location is crucial for skip delivery and collection.
People usually choose private property for skip placement. For stability and to avoid damage, we suggest you choose a hard surface like a driveway or garden.
Please note: Once the skip is placed on your desired location, it will not move until collection.
If you don’t have space on private property or plan to place a skip on a public road, a skip permit is required. Don’t worry our professional will handle your permit application with additional charges.
During skip booking, and choose whether you’d like the skip placed on private property or a public road. We’ll take care of the rest, and the permit typically takes 3 to 5 business days to process.
A 12 yard skip can easily hold 90-120 wheelbarrows of soil. Roughly 6-8 tonnes, depending on the type of soil and its moisture content.
Important note: Heavy loads of wet soil may reach the weight limit before the skip is visually full. Our drivers can advise on appropriate loading levels for heavy materials.
Wear Protective Gear: Use gloves and appropriate footwear when loading your skip
Mind Sharp Edges: Wrap or cover items with sharp edges or points
Careful Lifting: Use proper lifting techniques and get help with heavier items
Stable Loading: Ensure the skip remains stable as you load it
Children and Pets: Keep children and pets away from the skip during loading
Our 12 yard skip can hold approximately 100 to 120 standard black bin bags of waste easily. In terms of volume, it can accommodate around 9.18 cubic meters of material. This makes it ideal for larger home renovations, construction projects, or significant clean-up tasks.
Looking for a reliable and cost-effective solution for your large-scale waste disposal needs? Our 12-yard skips offer huge capacity and flexibility, making them an ideal choice for big projects, such as tackling heavy waste such as rubble, soil, or bulky materials.
Our 12 yard skip is more cost-effective than hiring multiple small skips.
Ideal For
“Skip hire prices vary depending on several factors: Location, Rental Duration, Skip Size, Waste Type, Permits and Licenses, Delivery and Collection.”
Despite its generous capacity, a 12 yard skip can still fit on most driveways and private property spaces, making it accessible for standard residential properties.
The 12 yard skip is our customer favourite for larger waste disposal jobs including construction sites, major home renovations, garden landscaping, and commercial clearances where substantial waste removal is required.
The 12 cubic yard skip hits the sweet spot between smaller domestic skips and large commercial containers. It gives you plenty of capacity without taking up excessive space on your property.
Due to its large capacity, a 12 yard skip can save you money on multiple smaller skip hires and fits more waste into a single skip, reducing the need for multiple deliveries.
We recycle up to 90% of all waste collected, ensuring your project has minimal environmental impact while complying with all waste management regulations.
Flexible delivery and collection options help you choose the most convenient time to get your skip. Plus, we can arrange for same-day or next-day delivery in most areas.
Our professional team ensures prompt delivery and collection at times convenient for you, with excellent communication throughout the process.
The versatile size allows you to dispose of different types of waste in one go – from broken furniture and old carpets to garden waste and building materials (following our guidelines on permitted items).
For shops, offices and small businesses, this size provides enough capacity for periodic clearouts, refurbishments, or end-of-season stock clearances without requiring commercial-grade containers.
Skip Hire Team has been serving all over the UK for the last 10 years. In this section, you’ll find glowing reviews from customers who hired a 12-yard skip from the Skip Hire Team!
4 Yard Skip
Suitable For:
Small Garden Cleanups
Green Waste
Small Renovation Projects
Household Waste
6 Yard Skip
Suitable For:
Medium Garden Cleanups
Medium Home Renovations
Bulk Household Clear-Outs
Medium Garage Clear-Outs
8 Yard Skip
Suitable For:
Construction Debris
Major Landscaping Projects
Medium Commercial Projects
Large Garden Clearances
10 Yard Skip
Suitable For:
Large Renovation Projects
Large Construction Sites
Major Garden Makeovers
Large Commercial Clearances
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