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Whether clearing out household clutter, managing a home renovation, or handling trade waste on an active building site, reliable skip hire provides a straightforward and compliant waste disposal solution.
From compact 4-yard mini skips through to high-capacity 12-yard maxi skips and industrial RORO containers, find the right skip size and check delivery availability for your postcode.
Up to 14 days included
EA Reg CBDU596771
4 to 12 Yard Skips & ROROs
Arranged where required
Fast local dispatch
Skip hire rates and permit requirements depend on your exact delivery location.
From entering your postcode to final waste transfer, booking and managing your skip is straightforward and compliant at every stage.
Enter your delivery postcode to view local rates and select from 4 to 12 yard skips or commercial ROROs.
Specify private driveway or public highway placement (permits arranged where required) and choose your preferred date.
Your skip is delivered by an experienced driver. You have up to 14 days of standard hire to load your waste to a level fill.
Request collection when finished. Your waste is collected and processed through licensed local transfer stations.
Choosing the correct size prevents the need for a second booking or wasted space. Explore standard capacities below.
Capacity: 30–40 bin bags
Dimensions: approx 1.83m × 1.29m × 0.97m
Suitable Projects:
Small bathroom refits, garden tidy-ups and light domestic decluttering.
Capacity: 50–60 bin bags
Dimensions: approx 2.60m × 1.52m × 1.07m
Suitable Projects:
Medium kitchen refits, single-room clearances and moderate garden projects.
Capacity: 70–80 bin bags
Dimensions: approx 3.66m × 1.68m × 1.22m
Suitable Projects:
Full house clearances, major renovations and building-site waste.
Capacity: 90–110 bin bags
Dimensions: approx 3.70m × 1.78m × 1.50m
Suitable Projects:
Large clearances, office cleanouts and bulky light waste.
Capacity: 110–130 bin bags
Dimensions: approx 3.90m × 1.78m × 1.78m
Suitable Projects:
Major commercial strip-outs and high-volume bulky material.
For major construction projects, multi-property developments, factory clearouts and high-volume industrial waste, RORO containers offer maximum volume efficiency.
20 Yd RORO: Heavy / Bulky Inert 40 Yd RORO: High-Volume Light Commercial
Every standard booking covers the complete lifecycle of your skip with clear terms.
Prompt drop-off to your private driveway, site footprint or permitted road location.
● Included in standard quote
Standard hire period included with every standard booking.
● Included in standard quote
Collection arranged on the scheduled date or requested earlier when ready.
● Included in standard quote
Collection and transfer coordinated under EA registration CBDU596771.
● Included in standard quote
If your skip fills early or the project requires container exchanges, our support team can arrange the next step.
Checking the placement point before delivery helps prevent failed drop-offs and site damage.
● Clear straight-on approach line
● Watch for cables and gutter eaves
Ensure gates and entrance pillars provide enough width and a clear approach.
Keep the drop area clear of low trees, cables and overhangs.
Allow room for a large delivery vehicle, including turning space.
Use stable hardstanding and avoid soft grass, loose gravel or steep slopes.
Important Notice: Ground Protection & Subsurface Services
A loaded skip and delivery vehicle exert substantial point weight. Avoid shallow drains, inspection covers and fragile paving; use suitable protection where agreed.
Waste-containment options for contractors, property teams, landlords and multi-site projects.
For builders, refurbishment teams and ongoing projects requiring regular 4 to 12 yard skips.
For larger commercial projects requiring high-capacity containers and suitable vehicle access.
COMMERCIAL SECTORS: General Builders • Shopfitters • Roofing Contractors • Demolition Teams • Property Agencies
Operating from Rochester with core coverage across Medway and selected South East locations.
● Confirmed Operational Base: Rochester
● Regional delivery network across the South East
With an operational base in Rochester, Skip Hire Team coordinates skip hire across Medway and selected South East districts.
Availability, permit requirements and delivery schedules must be checked using the full delivery postcode.
REGIONAL LOGISTICS HIGHLIGHTS:
Understanding accepted, conditional and restricted waste streams helps prevent delays and contamination charges.
Standard general waste items accepted without special notice:
✓ Standard disposal route
Items requiring confirmation, segregation or separate handling:
! Declare at booking
Hazardous and controlled materials must not be added:
✕ Collection may be refused
Review material definitions, plasterboard handling and upholstered seating guidance.
Read independent feedback from customers who have booked skip hire with Skip Hire Team.
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Clear, practical answers covering skip sizing, permits, hire periods and material restrictions.
Choose by both volume and waste type. Smaller projects may suit a 4 yard skip, medium renovation work often suits 6 or 8 yards, and bulky lighter waste may need 10 or 12 yards.
Standard bookings include up to 14 days. Contact the team before the agreed collection date if more time is required.
A permit is normally required for public-road placement. A skip entirely on suitable private land does not normally require one.
Waste must remain level with the top. An unsafe or overloaded skip may not be collected until excess material is removed.
Hazardous materials such as asbestos, chemicals, liquids, gas cylinders, batteries and clinical waste must not be placed in a general skip.
Delivery options depend on the postcode, local schedules, permit requirements and the requested size. Check the postcode for current availability.
Large maxi skips are generally intended for bulky lighter waste. Declare dense materials before booking so a suitable option can be confirmed.
Enter the delivery postcode in the online booking journey to view current availability, select a skip size and check delivery options for the address.
Book online, or call for guidance about permits, access or commercial requirements.
Have a specific question? Contact our team online
