Skip Sizes for Hire in Portsmouth

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40
4 Yard Skips
40 Bin Bags

Ideal for small-scale domestic purposes such as backyard clearance, home renovation, garden landscaping, DIY projects, or onsite waste removal

Dimensions (HxLxW)

1.2m x 2.1m x 1.5m
3.94ft x 6.89ft x 4.92ft

Capacity

40 Bin Bags
3.78m³ | 133.56ft³
5 Yard Skips
50 Bin Bags

Mid-size skips that can dispose of larger domestic and small commercial waste. You can use them to discard waste from your construction site, or renovation and DIY projects at home

Dimensions (HxLxW)

1m x 2.3m x 1.5m
3.28ft x 7.55ft x 4.92ft

Capacity

50 Bin Bags
3.45m³ | 121.84ft³
6 Yard Skips
60 Bin Bags

A popular choice for garden clearances, kitchen or bathroom renovation, and building clean-ups, as they are compact yet have a large capacity

Dimensions (HxLxW)

1.2m x 3m x 1.5m
3.94ft x 9.84ft x 4.92ft

Capacity

60 Bin Bags
5.40m³ | 190.75ft³
8 Yard Skips
80 Bin Bags

Also known as "builder's skips", they hold a sizable amount of domestic and commercial waste such as construction waste, large home improvement projects, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and garden landscaping

Dimensions (HxLxW)

1.4m x 3.6m x 1.8m
4.59ft x 11.81ft x 5.91ft

Capacity

80 Bin Bags
9.07m³ | 320.37ft³
10 Yard Skips
100 Bin Bags

10-yard skips are most often used for large home improvement and commercial projects. Can be used to dispose of materials like garden waste, rubble, and building rubbish

Dimensions (HxLxW)

1.8m x 3.6m x 1.8m
5.91ft x 11.81ft x 5.91ft

Capacity

100 Bin Bags
11.66m³ | 412.50ft³
12 Yard Skips
120 Bin Bags

Large enough to hold waste from major construction projects, large renovations, and home and retail clearances

Dimensions (HxLxW)

2m x 4m x 1.8m
6.56ft x 13.12ft x 5.91ft

Capacity

120 Bin Bags
14.4m³ | 508.66ft³
14 Yard Skips
140 Bin Bags

Great for light to bulky waste which makes them a good option for both domestic and commercial projects

Dimensions (HxLxW)

2m x 4m x 2m
6.56ft x 13.12ft x 6.56ft

Capacity

140 Bin Bags
16m³ | 564.60ft³
16 Yard Skips
170 Bin Bags

Suitable for large scale home renovation projects, shop fittings for both light and bulky waste, and waste removal from construction sites

Dimensions (HxLxW)

2m x 4.1m x 1.8m
6.56ft x 13.45ft x 5.91ft

Capacity

170 Bin Bags
14.76m³ | 521.45ft³
18 Yard Skips
195 Bin Bags

Largest skips available for commercial and industrial projects as well as home projects like kitchen, bathroom, and garden renovations

Dimensions (HxLxW)

2.1m x 4.1m x 2m
6.89ft x 13.45ft x 6.56ft

Capacity

195 Bin Bags
17.22m³ | 607.92ft³

How Long Can Skips be Hired for in Portsmouth?

You can hire our skips for up to 2 weeks. We can adjust the collection date based on your needs. Either let us know at the time of hire or get back to us later once you have a date in mind. If you need a skip for longer than 2 weeks, inform us at the time of booking. Do remember that skips on council land only have a permit from 14 days up to a month, hence if you require such a skip for an extended period, we will need to apply for permit extensions and renewals a few days in advance.

Skip Weight Restrictions

For skip weights, we assume each cubic yard equals around 1 tonne of waste. Hence, a 3-yard skip can hold 3 tonnes; a 4-yard skip can hold 4 tonnes, and so on. While you can fill smaller and medium-size skips (2 – 8 yards) to their maximum capacity with bulky waste like rubble and dirt, it is advisable to fill larger skips with a combination of light and bulky waste due to the loading truck’s weight restrictions.

Rules about Skip Permits in Portsmouth

If you have to apply for a skip permit to place your skip on council property, you must abide by the following rules:

Skip Hire Permit Costs in Portsmouth

The cost of permits varies according to your location, but the average price is around £30 for a 2 week skip hire period. Our quote will include the permit cost along with the hire charge and admin fee.

The following table gives a comparison of 2 week skip hire permit costs around the UK.

Region

Cost

Birmingham

£20

Bristol

£64

Edinburgh

£29

Essex

£20

Exeter

£45

Leeds

£20

Liverpool

£10

London

£68

Luton

£55

Manchester

£20

Newcastle

£20

Nottingham

£15

Southampton

£15

Skip Hire Cost by Location

The most popular skip sizes are 6-yards and 8-yards due to their affordability and high capacity for waste disposal.

The prices for these skips vary according to the supplier, location, and size.

Here is a comprehensive list of 6-yard and 8-yard skip prices according to their location in the UK.

 

THE NORTH

Location

6-yard Skip Price

8-yard Skip Price

Blackburn

£150

£179

Blackpool

£166

£180

Bradford

£188

£196

Cleveland

£190

£181

Durham

£159

£178

Lancaster

£162

£180

Leeds

£205

£178

Manchester

£178

£178

Preston

£184

£196

Warrington

£165

£180

York

£159

£189

THE SOUTH

Location

6-yard Skip Price

8-yard Skip Price

Bath

£205

£240

Brighton

£189

£224

Bristol

£160

£170

Canterbury

£199

£238

Dartford

£170

£195

Exeter

£272

£316

Milton Keynes

£193

£213

Oxford

£193

£223

Plymouth

£238

£268

Red Hill

£185

£205

Southampton

£200

£235

Sutton

£180

£190

Taunton

£229

£268

THE EAST

Location

6-yard Skip Price

8-yard Skip Price

Cambridge

£159

£179

Chelmsford

£172

£192

Colchester

£200

£221

Guildford

£188

£207

Hemel Hempstead

£193

£219

Luton

£200

£244

Norwich

£168

£179

Southend-on-Sea

£180

£197

Stevenage

£185

£226

Watford

£197

£222

THE MIDLANDS

Location

6-yard Skip Price

8-yard Skip Price

Birmingham

£153

£161

Coventry

£155

£162

Derby

£168

£160

Dudley

£161

£173

Hereford

£173

£231

Leicester

£154

£171

Lincoln

£151

£170

Northampton

£151

£170

Nottingham

£157

£166

Peterborough

£157

£178

Shrewsbury

£210

£234

Telford

£169

£198

Walsall

£143

£153

Wolverhampton

£155

£171

Worcester

£172

£192

SCOTLAND

Location

6-yard Skip Price

8-yard Skip Price

Aberdeen

£200

£223

Edinburgh

£158

£170

Glasgow

£170

£181

Kilmarnock

£157

£163

Galashiels

£190

£226

WALES

Location

6-yard Skip Price

8-yard Skip Price

Cardiff

£195

£199

Llandrindod Wells

£224

£250

Llandudno

£168

£183

Newport

£194

£213

Swansea

£260

£213

Roll-On Roll-Off Skip Hire in Portsmouth

Along with the standard skips, our company also provides large roll-on and roll-off (RORO) skips for construction and industrial purposes. They are available in 20-yards, 30-yards, and 40-yards respectively, making them ideal for disposing large quantities of waste from construction, demolition, to multi-storey clear-outs and manufacturing waste.

Frequently Asked Questions

What different skip sizes are available to hire in Portsmouth?
How do I know what size skip I need to hire?

Skips range in size from 4 yards to 18 yards or more and can usually accommodate up to 3 tonnes in weight. See more about how much waste you can fit in each size of skip here.

How much waste can I put in a 4 yard skip?

A 4 yard skip has a capacity for approximately 30-40 bin bags or 5 tonnes. Find out more about Skip Sizes for Hire in Portsmouth

How much waste can I put in a 5 yard skip?

A 5 yard skip has a capacity for approximately 40-50 bin bags or 6 tonnes. Find out more about Skip Sizes for Hire in Portsmouth

How much waste can I put in a 6 yard skip?

A 6 yard skip has a capacity for approximately 50-60 bin bags or 8 tonnes. Find out more about Skip Sizes for Hire in Portsmouth

How much waste can I put in a 8 yard skip?

An 8 yard skip has a capacity for approximately 60-80 bin bags or 8 tonnes. Find out more about Skip Sizes for Hire in Portsmouth

How much waste can I put in a 10 yard skip?

A 10 yard skip has a capacity for up to 100 bin bags or 8 tonnes. Find out more about Skip Sizes for Hire in Portsmouth

How much waste can I put in a 12 yard skip?

A 12 yard skip has a capacity for up to 120 bin bags or 8 tonnes. Find out more about Skip Sizes for Hire in Portsmouth

How much waste can I put in a 14 yard skip?

A 14 yard skip has a capacity for up to 140 bin bags or 8 tonnes. Find out more about Skip Sizes for Hire in Portsmouth

How much waste can I put in a 16 yard skip?

A 16 yard skip has a capacity for up to 170 bin bags or 8 tonnes. Find out more about Skip Sizes for Hire in Portsmouth

How much waste can I put in a 18 yard skip?

An 18 yard skip has a capacity for up to 195 bin bags or 8 tonnes. Find out more about Skip Sizes for Hire in Portsmouth

How much waste can I put in a roll-on, roll-off (RORO) skip?

Roll-on, Roll-off skips are available for bulky waste removal in 20, 30 and 40 yard sizes - weight restrictions available on request. Click here to find out more about Skip Sizes for Hire in Portsmouth

How many tonnes of waste can you put in a skip?

Skips are available to hire with capacities ranging from 3 to 8 tonnes. More information on how to find out what size skip to hire here

Can I put a skip on the road outside my house in Portsmouth?

With the correct permits it is possible to place a hired skip outside your house in Portsmouth. Find out about skip hire permits in Portsmouth here.

How do I get a permit for a skip in Portsmouth?

Skip permits are acquired from the local council in Portsmouth - we are able to organise a skip permit for you in Portsmouth as part of the service

What is a skip hire permit?

A skip hire permit is issued by the local council granting permission to locate a hired skip in a given location for a fixed period of time. We are able to assist you with skip hire permits when ordering a skip anywhere in Portsmouth

Do I need a permit to place a skip on or near a road in Portsmouth?

With the correct permits it is possible to place a hired skip outside your house in Portsmouth. Find out about Portsmouth skip hire permits here.

How long can you hire a skip for in Portsmouth?

The standard time period for skip hire in Portsmouth is usually 2 weeks, however, extended skip hire times can be arranged on request

How much does it cost to hire a skip in Portsmouth?

Skip hire in Portsmouth varies significantly depending on the type of skip required and availability - we compare all local companies in the area to get you the best possible skip hire price