Skip Hire
Skip Hire

We deliver your skip promptly, placing it as close as possible to your location. If a road permit is required, we will also arrange this for you.

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2 YARD

SKIP

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2 YARD - SKIP

A 2-yard skip can hold approximately 20 bags of material, these smaller skips are most frequently used for home projects such as DIY, gardening, and clearing out your house.

Skip content must not exceed the height of the skip

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4 YARD

SKIP

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4 YARD - SKIP

This size is big enough to use for larger domestic projects as it can hold 40 bags of waste. A 4-yard skip is useful for house renovations, newly built houses, and greater garden projects.

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6 YARD

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6 YARD - SKIP

The ‘builders’ skip is, as the name suggests, designed for builder’s waste on construction or demolition sites. This includes inert waste such as sand, concrete or soil. It can hold 60 bin bags worth of waste.

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8 YARD

SKIP

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8 YARD - SKIP

The 8-yard skip can handle bulky items from building sites or large domestic projects, such as landscaping and renovations. This skip has a capacity of about 80 bags.

Skip content must not exceed the height of the skip. 8 Yard Skip is not suitable for soil

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12 YARD

OPEN SKIP

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12 YARD - OPEN SKIP

In our 12 yard skips you can easily fit larger bulky items such as furniture etc. making them ideal for house and garage clearances, or if you have light compactable waste this skip size will hold approximately 120 bin bags. These skips are not suitable for heavy items such as paving slabs, soils, tarmac etc.

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12 YARD

ENCLOSED SKIP

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12 YARD - ENCLOSED SKIP

This type has all the benefits of a normal large skip, such as its capacity for bigger loads, but it also has the advantage of being enclosed. This means it prevents unauthorised access. It can also hold up to 140 bags of waste.

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14 YARD

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14 YARD - SKIP

Our 14-yard skips are frequently used for demolition and construction waste, and other large loads of bulky items. A skip like this can handle up to 140 bin bags.

Skip content must not exceed the height of the skip

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Domestic skip hire

Skip hire from Smith Recycling is an economic and efficient way to remove waste and rubbish responsibly from your home. We sort and process all materials brought into our own dedicated recycling facility, where we aim to recycle up to 90% of your waste.

If you are undertaking a house clearance, property extension, or gardening work, Smith Recycling will recommend and supply the right container for the rubbish from your project.

Skips for every project

Whatever your DIY or renovation plans, we will deliver your skip promptly, placing it as close as possible to your location. If you do not own the land the skip will be placed on, we can arrange a permit on your behalf from the local authority – for example, if it will be located on the street.

From 2 yard to 14 yard skips, sizes are available to suit all jobs, whether you’re having a clear out or planning a larger project. Whichever option you choose, you can be confident of our competitive prices and reliable service.

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About Our Services

All sizes: 2 yard - 14 yard skips
Road permits arranged
Trade & domestic welcome
Open 6 Days a week
Always competitive rates

Why Choose Us?

Cost effective, compliant disposal & recycling service
Fully licensed waste carriers with years of industry experience
We offer a broad range of skip sizes to suit all projects

Wait and load skips

If you need a skip, but don’t need it for long, our wait and load service is the solution. We will deliver a skip to your property, place it in a convenient location, and wait while you fill it. Once the skip is full, we will take it away, removing the waste from your site for disposal.

Prepare for skip hire

Before hiring a skip, follow these simple tips to ensure a seamless delivery;

  • Look at the access to your property. Is there space to accommodate our delivery lorry? Are there any obstructions that can be moved to improve access, like vehicles or garden furniture?
  • Consider your neighbours. Will access to their property be impacted during delivery or while the skip is in place? We recommend letting them know when hiring a skip.
  • Note any manholes. Could these become damaged if a skip is placed here for a long period? 
  • Remember the skip hire permit. For convenience, we can arrange this for you if required.

Hire a skip today

To find out more about our skip hire service, or for advice from our expert team, get in touch using our contact form or by giving us a call.

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If you would like to know more about us, or to request one of our services, please feel free to get in touch with us today.

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FAQs

How do I order a skip?
Simply call one of our friendly team during our hours of operation. Or, complete our simple enquiry form right now and request an email or call back response.
How much notice do I need to give?
As much as you like!
Can I order aggregate materials at the same time?
Yes. You can arrange to have building materials delivered in your skip, which would be cost-effective to you and especially convenient if space is at a premium.
How long can I keep it for?
Not a problem. Let us know before the end of the hire period and we can either exchange the skip for another for a further 14 days, or arrange to extend the original hire period with the current skip. (These options will attract an additional charge).
What if I need it for longer?
Not a problem. Let us know before the end of the hire period and we can either exchange the skip for another for a further 14 days, or arrange to extend the original hire period with the current skip. (These options will attract an additional charge).
Is my waste recycled?
Yes! All skip waste is taken to our waste treatment facility in Milton Keynes where it is sorted and segregated into relevant waste streams to reduce waste going to landfill sites.
Do you work with both commercial and domestic clients?
Yes, we work with both commercial and domestic clients. If you are still unsure about anything, give us a call on 01908 394 231, and our friendly team will be happy to assist.
What size skip do I need?
It depends on your project and the type of waste it will produce. Please refer to our Skip Size Guide to assist you.
When and how do I pay for a skip?
All skip hire is paid for at the time of ordering. Our friendly team will take your payment details over the phone and accept all major debit and credit cards (with the exception of AMEX).
Can I open a trade account?
Yes. Commercial customers are invited to open a credit account subject to satisfactory criteria.
Where can the skip be placed?
Usually, it is placed as close as conveniently possible to your location, on land owned by you. If you anticipate any access problems or you have a preference, it’s best to discuss them with a team member at the point of ordering, so we can advise the driver before delivery.

As a rough guide, for a private driveway, we require approx 2.4 metres width for a standard 6 yard skip. It’s important to ensure that you own the land the skip will be placed on, or we can arrange a permit on your behalf from the relevant authority.
Do I need a road permit?
If the skip is to be placed on the public highway or footpath you will usually require a permit.

Permits cover a period of 14 days and we can usually arrange this on your behalf. Skips on the public road require signage and lights for safety reasons.
How do I protect my drive?
Our drivers are experienced and take all reasonable care to prevent damage to property.

However, some driveways that are tarmaced or block-paved can be vulnerable and we would advise that you place some level of protection on these surfaces before taking delivery of your skip.

Please be aware that once off the highway you agree to indemnify us for any damage that occurs whilst on your property.
What CAN I put in a skip?
All general waste is accepted, including builders waste, garden waste, wood, metal and plastic. The skip must not be overfilled but loaded level with top of the skip container for us to remove safely.

If you are at all unsure of what is acceptable, contact our team and they will be pleased to advise you.
What CAN'T I put in a skip?
We do not accept electrical appliances, paint cans, aerosols, gas canisters, tyres, fluorescent lighting tubes or asbestos, liquid waste or food.

In addition, plasterboard can no longer be disposed of in mixed waste skip containers due to changes to The Environmental Agency guidelines. When booking your skip container, please let us know if you are disposing of plasterboard products as there is an additional charge and we can ensure compliance. Read more here.
Can I dispose of plasterboard?
The Environment Agency has updated its recommendations for disposing of plasterboard. Plasterboard (gypsum) must be segregated as it can no longer be disposed of in mixed waste skip containers.

When booking your skip container, please let us know if you are disposing of plasterboard products as there will be an additional charge and we can ensure compliance.

Read more here.
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