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Nationwide Skip Hire Guidelines
- Booking: Once you booked a skip, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your skip delivery date and time.
- Pre-Delivery Call: On delivery day our professional will give you a call to confirm that everything is on track.
- Skip Placement: Your presence is not required during delivery. But, if you have any specific instructions for where to place the skip (e.g., near a gate, on your driveway, etc.), please provide this information when booking a skip. So, our team will carefully place the skip at your desired location. Please note: Once placed, the skip cannot typically be repositioned without booking a separate movement service.
- Clear Space Access: Make sure your area is free from any vehicles or garden furniture that might obstruct the delivery and have enough space to park and unload the skip.
- Delivery and Collection Timings: Skip deliveries and collections take place between 7 am and 5 pm.
- You will receive a notification on the delivery day with a 2-hour window.
- Winter Deliveries: Most of the deliveries occur after sunset during winter months. Please inform us in advance if there’s inadequate lighting for safe delivery to avoid additional charges.
1. Proper Loading Techniques
- Place Heavy Items First: Place heavier items at the bottom of the skip to get more space and better stability.
- Break Down Large Bulky Items
- Flat Packing: Layer flat materials like doors or boards against the sides to maximize central space
- Fill the Gaps properly: Use smaller items to fill spaces between larger objects for efficient use of volume.
2. Level Loading
Please make sure the skip is filled evenly, with no waste sticking out over the top.
3. Heavy Materials Guide
- Soil/Clay: Fill to no more than 2/3 of skip height
- Concrete/Rubble: Fill to no more than 1/2 of skip height
- Mixed Waste: Can usually fill to the top if evenly distributed
- Green Waste: Can fill to the top (as it’s relatively lightweight)
What Can & can’t go
You CAN Put in a General Waste Skip:
- Plastics (non-recyclable types like polystyrene)
- Packaging waste (bubble wrap, wrappers)
- Non-recyclable household items (old toys, broken furniture)
- Wood (untreated and treated)
- Metals (small, non-hazardous items)
- Textiles (old clothes, fabric scraps)
- Furniture (excluding mattresses unless specified)
- General rubbish (bags of everyday waste)
- Soil and rubble (small amounts, but check with the skip provider)
❌ You CANNOT Put in a General Waste Skip:
- Electrical items (WEEE waste) – TVs, fridges, computers, etc.
- Mattresses (usually need special disposal)
- Asbestos (requires specialist disposal)
- Batteries (any kind)
- Paint, solvents, and chemicals
- Gas cylinders
- Tyres
- Medical or clinical waste
- Plasterboard (in some areas – check locally)
- Liquids (including oils)
Always confirm with us or check out the complete list if you’re unsure about specific waste items.”
Skip Permit
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.
People Also Ask
8 Yard Skip Price – What Does It Cost?
If you are looking for how much for an 8 yard skip, you’re not alone. Prices always vary depending on your postcode, permit needs, and hire duration. The average 8 yard skip hire cost is between £150–£330 or to know 8 yard skip price near you, use our skip size and cost calculator tool to get instant quotes.
How Big is an 8 Yard Skip?
Wondering how big is an 8 yard skip or what’s the size of an 8 yard skip? Here’s all you need to know:
8 yard skip dimensions: Approx. 10ft long x 5.6ft wide x 4.0ft high (3.05m x 1.7m x 1.2m)
Also referred to as: 8ft skip, 8 foot skip, 8yd skip, 8yd skip size, 8 yarder skip, and even 8yrd skip
Volume: 6.12 cubic metres (equivalent to an 8 cubic yard skip)
Capacity: Holds around 60–80 bin bags of waste easily
Weight limit: Around 3–4 tonnes
What happens if I overload the 8-yard skip?
If you overload the 8-yard skip, overloading charges (£50-£120 or more) are applied, and the skip may not be collected until it’s correctly packed.
Can I keep the 8 yd skip for longer?
Yes, you can extend the hire period of your 8-yard skip additional charges apply based on the extended duration.
Can 8-yard skip take heavy materials?
Yes, 8 yard skip can handle heavy materials like soil, bricks, rubble, and concrete limit of around 1.5 to 2 tons.
How much soil can fit in a 8 yd skip?
A 8-yard skip can easily hold 80-90 wheelbarrows of soil. Roughly 6 to 7 tonnes, depending on the type of soil and its moisture content.
8 YARD SKIP SIZE & CAPACITY
- Dimensions:
- Length: 3.05 meters, 10 feet, Width: 1.7 m, 5.6 ft, Height: 1.2 m, 4.0 ft
- Volume:
- 6.12m³
- Capacity:
- 60-80 bin bags of waste easily
Looking for a skip that can handle bulkier waste, rubble, or renovation debris? The 8-yard skip is one of the most popular sizes for builders, landlords, and homeowners tackling bigger cleanups.
Whether you’re renovating a property, clearing out heavy garden waste, or managing construction leftovers, this skip delivers space, strength, and great value.
Due to its size and capacity, it saves time and money compared to multiple smaller trips. We deliver and collect at your convenience, making the process simple and stress-free.
Ideal For
- Home Renovations: Kitchen or bathroom refurbishments
- Garden Clearances: Medium-sized landscaping projects
- Office or Shop Clear-Outs: Furniture and general waste
- Construction & DIY: Rubble, soil, and mixed waste
Benefits of 8 Yard Skip
- Larger Capacity for Bigger Projects
- Better for Mixed Waste Disposal
- Accommodates Heavier Waste
- Cost-Effective for Larger Clearances
- Reduced Need for Additional Skips
“Skip hire prices vary depending on several factors: Location, Rental Duration, Skip Size, Waste Type, Permits and Licenses, Delivery and Collection.”
Why Choose a 8-Yard Skip?
With more than 10,000 successful skip deliveries across the UK, our team knows what works. The 8-yard skip is ideal for large volumes of inert waste such as soil, hardcore, and heavy building materials—without overloading limits.
Here’s why customers trust us:
Fast Delivery: Same-day or next-day delivery across the UK
Transparent Pricing: No hidden charges, competitive rates
Licensed Waste Carrier: Fully registered with the Environment Agency
Nationwide Coverage: Including major cities and rural areas
Trusted Service: Rated 4.9/5 by real customers
Expert Help: Assistance with skip permits and best-size advice
“We’ve helped builders, contractors, and homeowners with reliable 8-yard skip hire since 2015.”
For larger projects, consider our Roll on Roll off Skips alongside 10 Yard Skip or 12 Yard Skip to handle bigger volumes of waste.
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Here Why Customers Love Our 8 Yard Skip
Here’s what our happy customers have to say about their experiences with Skip Hire Team. We take pride in delivering efficient, affordable, and friendly skip-hire services to people all over the UK.
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