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Mini Skip Hire
Get in touchHiring a mini skip is a very popular solution for domestic waste removal in the UK due how convenient and affordable it is.
Are you looking to hire a mini skip for your domestic waste removal?
Mini Skip Waste Removal FAQs
What is a Mini Skip?
Mini skips are the smallest size of domestic skips available, allowing you to dispose of a small to medium amount of domestic or commercial waste.
This makes them ideal for small household jobs where you won’t generate too much rubbish.
Mini 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, such as plasterboard.
What are the Most Common Uses for Mini Skips?
Thanks to the small size of mini skips, they are the perfect waste removal solution for the following:
Garden clean ups
Bathroom or kitchen refit
Small home improvements
Secondary skip for materials that cannot be mixed with waste
What Different Mini Skip Sizes are Available?
Mini skips are available in two different sizes: 2 yard skips and 3 yard skips.
2 Yard Skip in
Dimensions: Approx 1.52m x 1.22m x 0.91m
Volume: 1.5m3
Size: Approximately 25 black bin bags
Uses: The 2 yard mini skip is great for small sized domestic jobs.
3 Yard Skip in
Dimensions: Approx 1.82m x 1.22m x 0.91m
Volume: 2.3m3
Size: Approximately 35 black bin bags
Uses: The 3 yard mini skip is great for small to medium sized home projects.
How Much Does Skip Hire Cost?
The cost of hiring a mini skip depends on a number of factors, such as your location, which size of skip you require, the duration of your hire (skip hire period), and whether or not you require a skip licence from the council.
How Much Does a 2 Yard Skip Cost to Hire?
Prices for a 2 yard mini skip range between £60 - £120.
How Much Does a 3 Yard Skip Cost to Hire?
Prices for a 3 yard mini skip range between £75 - £135.
Where Can You Put a Mini Skip?
Both 2 yard and 3 yard skips are small enough that they can easily fit in most driveways and gardens, allowing you to place the skip bin in a convenient location for quick and easy disposal without the need for a council permit.
However, if you don’t have sufficient space available in your garden or driveway or other private land, you can place a mini skip on the side of the road or courtyard outside of your house.
It’s important to note that any skips placed on council property such as public roads and courtyards will first require a council permit which will cost you extra on top of the initial skip hire price.
How Can I Get a Council Skip Permit?
In most areas, the skip hire company is responsible for getting the skip hire permit from your local council and all you need to do is 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 Mini Skip?
Before hiring a skip and disposing of your waste, it’s essential to know what you are allowed to put into the skip. Generally, you can dispose of most types of waste, however, there are some prohibited items.
Commonly restricted items include:
Gas Cylinders
Tyres
Fluorescent bulbs
Batteries
Asbestos
Chemicals
Paint
Oil
Hazardous Waste
Fridges, Freezers and other electrical appliances
Once your skip has been collected from your home or site, 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 will likely be charged additional disposal fees if restricted items are found in your skip.
Local Mini Skip Hire
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Need a larger skip? Take a look out at our midi skips and large skips!
Other useful pages
Skip Hire Prices - https://onlineskiphire.co.uk/
Large Skip Hire - https://onlineskiphire.co.uk/large-skip-hire/
Midi Skip Hire - https://onlineskiphire.co.uk/midi-skips/
Mini Skip Hire -https://onlineskiphire.co.uk/mini-skips/
Cheap Skip Hire - https://onlineskiphire.co.uk/cheap-skip-hire/
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