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Midi Size Skip Hire

Hiring a midi skip is an incredibly popular domestic waste removal solution in the UK thanks to their convenience, versatility and affordability.

Are you looking to hire a midi skip for your domestic or commercial waste removal?

Midi Skip Waste Removal FAQs

What is a Midi Skip?

Midi skips are slightly larger than mini skips, allowing you to dispose of a greater amount of domestic or commercial waste.

This makes them ideal for household jobs such as kitchen and bathroom renovations, large garden projects and other minor updates to your home where moderate amounts of rubbish needs to be removed.

Midi skips also come in handy as a backup or secondary skip for builders on construction sites, allowing them to dispose of excess waste or to get rid of any waste that cannot be mixed with other types of rubbish.

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What are the Most Common Uses for Midi Skips?

Thanks to the size of midi skips, they are incredibly versatile and can be hired for a wide range of uses. Some of the most common uses for midi skips include:

DIY house projects and major room renovations
Refitting of bathrooms and kitchens
General household and commercial clearouts
Large garden clearances, clean ups and redesigns
Minor demolition projects

What Midi Skip Sizes are Available?

Midi skips are available in two different sizes: 4 yard skip and 5 yard skips.

4 Yard Skip in

Dimensions: Approx 2.13m x 1.5m x 0.91m

Volume: 3m3

Size: Approximately 45 black bin bags

Uses: The 4 yard midi skip is great for small to medium sized domestic jobs.

5 Yard Skip

Dimensions: Approx 2.29m x 1.52m x 1.07m

Volume: 3.8m3

Size: Approximately 55 black bin bags

Uses: The 5 yard midi skip is great for medium sized domestic projects.

How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Midi Skip?

The cost of hiring a midi skip depends on a few factors, such as which size of skip you require, the duration of your hire (skip hire period), your location and whether you require a skip permit from the council.

How Much Does a 4 Yard Skip Cost to Hire?

Prices for a 4 yard midi skip range between £85 - £200.

How Much Does a 5 Yard Skip Cost to Hire?

Prices for a 5 yard midi skip range between £180 - 260.

Where Can You Place a Midi Skip?

Both 4 yard and 5 yard skips can easily fit in a driveway or medium sized garden, allowing you to place the skip bin in a convenient location for quick and easy disposal.

Alternatively, if you don’t have sufficient space available in your garden or driveway or other private land, you can place a midi skip on the side of the road or courtyard outside of your house.

However, it’s important to note that any skips placed on council property will first require a council permit which will cost you.

How Can I Get a Council Skip Permit?

In most areas, the skip hire company is responsible for obtaining the skip hire permit from your local council and you will just have to cover the cost of it, however in some areas, you will need to obtain the permit yourself.

If you need to get a skip permit, simply go on the government website and apply online here.

How Much Do Council Skip Permits Cost?

Council skip permits can cost anywhere between £15 to £60, though the average cost is £30.

What Can You Put in a Midi Skip?

Before hiring a skip and disposing of your waste, it’s important to know what you can and cannot put into the skip. Generally, you can dispose of most types of waste, however, there are some prohibited items.

Commonly restricted items include:

Asbestos
Tyres
Fluorescent bulbs
Batteries
Chemicals
Gas Cylinders
Paint
Hazardous Waste
Fridges, Freezers and other electrical appliances
Oil

Once your skip has been collected, your waste will be emptied and sorted into piles for recycling and landfill, so trying to hide restricted items in your skip will not work and you could be charged additional disposal fees if restricted items are found in your skip.