If you’re having a clean out at home, in the garage or maybe in your garden, there’s a fair chance that you’ll create a fair amount of waste. When you’re busy de-cluttering you don’t want to have to keep stopping to ferry the rubbish you create down to the tip every couple of hours. This is why many homeowners choose to hire a skip.

Now you’ve probably seen skips on a building site or at a commercial property and have never considered it for your own use. Of course if you never generate any significant amounts of waste then it’s reasonable to assume that this wouldn’t cross your mind. However, in a situation where you’re likely to be creating mounds of waste in a set period of time, it can prove a highly efficient and useful solution.

Say for example you’re looking to move home and have to clear out your attic or garage. There might be many years worth of old clutter that you’ve collected and can’t take with you. Rather than bagging it up and hauling down to the local authority waste dump, you could instead hire a skip.

Equally, you might be planning a little bit of building work, or indeed a demolition of a wall or out building. In any instance, you will create a fair amount of rubble and waste that will need to be shifted in order to get on with the job. Again, skip hire might provide the perfect solution.

Whatever you need it for, you want to make sure that you’re getting the best skip for your needs. They cost varying amounts for the different sizes available, so being able to accurately judge exactly how much waste you’re planning to generate can help you to save money and time later on. So if you are considering skip hire for domestic use, here is a quick overview of the kind of sizes available and what that equates to in real terms.

3 Cubic Yards

It might sound small, and indeed it is usually the smallest size available, but this handy ‘mini skip’ can take up to around 35 black sacks of rubbish. Like all other skips this is designed only for general waste, so don’t use it for solvents, paints, electrical products or any other hazardous materials. It’s only two metres long, and 1.7 wide so you shouldn’t have too many issues finding a place to locate it on your property.

6 Cubic Yards

If three yards won’t cut it, then maybe you might want to step up to the six cubic yard version. You can safely get double to amount of waste in here, so up to around 65 bags worth. So if you are expecting to throw away some larger items, this is a good solution. It’s still only 3.1 meters by 1.9 so it still won’t be too overbearing.

10 Cubic Yards

When it comes to getting rid of some serious amounts of waste and larger items, the 10 cubic yard skip might provide the perfect solution. With space for up to 100 black bin bags, you’ve got a great space for whatever you need to get rid of. With proportions of 4.2 meters in length and 2 metres wide, this is getting a little more substantial. So if you don’t have room on your property and instead need to leave it on a public road, make sure you contact your local council to obtain a permit.

12 Cubic Yards

The final, and largest options, is the 12 cubic yard skip. This is only really for the largest home jobs. So if you’re having a complete clearout, are having major gardening work done or lots of building, then this is a great solution. With capacity for between 100 and 130 black sacks you get an idea for just how much storage you have. They’re often no larger than the 10 cubic yard version in terms of height or width, but often make up the extra size with added height.

So there you have it, a quick look at the kinds of skips available. If you are still unsure, you might want to speak with the skip hire company directly. They may well be able to provide a little extra guidance and ensure you get a model that fits your needs.

Author Bio: Vincent Rogers is a freelance writer who writes for a number of UK businesses. For professional waste management services, plant hire and Skip For Hire UK services he recommends Nationwide Hire.

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