Skip Sizes & Permits
Skip Hire Permits
If your skip is to be place on the highway you may require a permit from the Local authority. Our staff at A1 Supaskips (think pink!) will be happy to advise you, and make all the necessary applications to the relevant authorities in order to meet the requirements of the Highways Act 1980
If you are unsure if you need a permit and would like to check your local council skip hire guide lines yourself, you can do so at ”Find your Local Authority” tool on Direct.gov.uk
What can’t I put in my skip?
Certain materials, such as asbestos, oil, printing inks, solvents, chemicals, clinical
waste, electrical or electronic equipment (WEEE) have been classified as hazardous
waste, requiring specialised removal and disposal routes, and are not to be placed in the skip.
Examples of waste products that need specialist removal:
(Please contact our sales team 01524 844151 for more information about hazardous waste)
• Asbestos
• Batteries
• Car engines or tyres
• Creosote; or the cans or containers that have contained any of these products
• Fluorescent tubes
• Fridges or Freezers
• Gas Bottles
• Liquid waste of any nature
• Oil, Petrol, Diesel, Grease or Lead-based Paints; or the cans or containers that have contained any of these products
• Solvents; or the cans or containers that have contained any of these products
• Televisions, computer screens
Skip Sizes
A1 Supaskips (think Pink!) will help you every step of the way. Our fully trained staff will advise you as to the what size of skip you will need for a specific job, and give you a competitive price. But more importantly you know that with over 25 years of recycling expertise that over 84% of the waste you send us will be diverted away from landfill.
2 cubic yard Mini Skip
The 2yd Mini Skip is mainly used for small house or garden jobs.
Size
Length 1.52m (5ft)
Breath 1.1m (3ft 4inches)
Height 0.76m (2ft 6inches)
Approx 25-35 Black Bin Bags
4 cubic yard Midi Skip
The 4yd Midi Skip is ideal for larger DIY projects
Size
Length 2.13m (7ft)
Breath 1.4m (4ft 7inches)
Height 0.79m (2ft 7inches)
Approx 35-45 Black Bin Bags
8 cubic yard Large Builder Skip
The 8yd Large Builder Skip is the most popular skip, and is the largest skip you can use for heavy waste.
Size
Length 3.05m (10ft)
Breath 1.68m (5ft 6inches)
Height 1.07m (3ft 6inches)
Approx 80-100 Black Bin Bags
16 cubic yard Large General Waste Skip
The 16yd General Waste Skip is ideal for light weight waste ( not suitable for brick, soil, clay etc. - house clearances and cardboard
Length 3m (9ft 10inches)
Breath 1.75m (5ft 8inches)
Height 2m (6ft 6inches)
Approx 120-140 Black Bin Bags
Other sizes
In addition to those skips offered above, A1 Supaskips (think Pink!) are able to supply the following-
8 tonne lidded
12 yard skip
16 yard lidded
20 yard skip
ROLL ON /OFF 15- 40 yard
Ring for a competitive price 01524 844151 or
Book a skip on line now! 
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