Skip Hire Size Guide

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We understand that trying to estimate which size skip you’ll need is one of the trickiest parts of hiring a skip. The risk of ordering a skip too small is that you’ll need to hire a second skip. If you order one too large then you’ve spent more than you needed to on rubbish removal in the first place.

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2.5 Yard Skip

For very small jobs we have the smallest skip in our range, the 2.5 yard skip, also known as the Mini Skip. This skip is suitable for very small garden or household clearances and D.I.Y projects. We estimate it holds the equivalent of up to 25 bin bags or 8 wheelie bins. Prices start at €159.

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4 Yard Skip

This skip size is most useful for kitchen and bathroom refits as well as being convenient for garden cleanups. We recommend the 4 yard skip, aka the Midi Skip for all those in between jobs because it’s small, compact and holds the equivalent of up to 40 bin bags or 10 wheelie bins. Prices start at €225.

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6 Yard Skip

This is our most popular skip and it’s the one you see in most driveways. They are small enough that they can be placed in most locations, but large enough to handle a sizable amount of waste. It holds the equivalent of up to 60 bin bags or 12 wheelie bins. Prices start at €330.

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8 Yard Skip

Our 8 yard skip is a popular skip for building projects. It is ideal for very large garden landscaping projects as well as full property clearance projects for houses. It holds the equivalent of up to 80 bin bags or 16 wheelie bins. Prices start at €390.

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12 Yard Skip

For larger jobs that will produce a considerable amount of waste we have the 12 yard, or “Big Daddy” of the skip family. These skips provide ample space for many different jobs, from commercial rubbish to industrial waste. It holds the equivalent of up to 120 bin bags or 24 wheelie bins. Prices start at €414.

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14 Yard Skip

These extra large skips provide ample space for many different jobs, from commercial rubbish to industrial waste. It holds the equivalent of up to 150 bin bags. Prices start at €490.

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While we do our best to collect everything waste, the following items are prohibited and we cannot take them:

  • Asbestos
  • Batteries
  • Clinical waste
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Fridges / freezers
  • Gas bottles & cylinders
  • Liquids
  • Paint/paint tins
  • Plasterboard
  • Oil / petrol / diesel
  • Solvents
  • Toxic waste

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    Need to get rid of something from the 'Not Accepted' list?

    One of our friendly advisors and will be happy to help you find the right solution - with no obligation.

    01-685-9092

    or

    Book a Call

    FAQs

    You can keep the skip for 3 to 5 days. Any longer than this additional charges will apply. If you decide later that you need the skip for longer please call the office and we can make an amendment for you on your collection date.
    We provide skips, however the labour to load them is not included in the initial price. If you need help loading your skip, no problem, Call us on 01-685-9092 Or Book a Call and we can arrange to have someone out to fill the skip for you. Alternatively, you might prefer to use our man with a van junk removal service instead of skip hire. We do all the loading for you and it's cheaper than skip hire. For more information, click here.
    Your skip is collected when you tell us to collect it. You can either specify a collection date at the time of booking, or tell us later once the skip is full. Typical collections are within 3 to 5 days of drop off.
    No you do not need to be there when the skip arrives. If there is any information regarding the delivery and location that the driver should be aware of you can call us in the office prior to the skip being delivered.

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    So there you have it, your definitive guide to skip hire! We really are the experts in the industry! If there is anything else you need to know do not hesitate to get in touch. You can call us on 016859092 or simply click on the live-chat option and we can answer you right away!

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