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25 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Mauchline - KA5

Enquiry from: Brian F

Start Date: Immediate

Skip hire for one week starting 24/04/24. Sufficient for kitchen rebuild and garage emptying. Say 12/14yard.

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25 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Bellshill - ML4

Enquiry from: Annmarie M

Start Date: Immediate

General waste from sheds approx 25 bim bags

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25 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Brechin - DD9

Enquiry from: Mike S

Start Date: Immediate

some metal, wood and garden waste. you’ve been here before for my contractors

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24 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Stacey P

Start Date: Immediate

4ft *** skip hire required for mixed domestic household items/waste. Can go on drive way. Needed ASAP.

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23 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Glasgow - G41

Enquiry from: Nazma S

Start Date: Immediate

midi skip for house clearance are you the property owner: owner of the property what size skip do you require: medium skip location: on driveway how long do you require the skip for: less than 1 week ...

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23 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Coatbridge - ML5

Enquiry from: Ian G

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Looking to find out price of skip hire.

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22 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Biggar - ML12

Enquiry from: Edward T

Start Date: Immediate

We are moving house and downsizing. We will dispose of books and general household material. No white goods or garden/rubble.

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22 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Perth - PH14

Enquiry from: Leeanna M

Start Date: Immediate

6 yard skip for room clearance - mostly bin bags full of toys

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22 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Perth - PH1

Enquiry from: Maurice D

Start Date: Immediate

Hello, we are clearing out a couple old buildings and some yard space. Nothing hazardous, just junk. Was looking for a quote please for a car sized skip. Many thanks

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21 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Forfar, Kirriemuir - DD8

Enquiry from: Michael R

Start Date: Immediate

House hold waste couple of medium settees

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21 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Carluke - ML8

Enquiry from: Stephen B

Start Date: Immediate

A skip large enough for old decking soil and old furniture that has been broken down

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21 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Girvan - KA26

Enquiry from: Gordon S

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for a price for an 8-yard skip for a quote i'm doing. The customer is looking for us to remove all the waste (metal ducting / general waste) from site etc. The job is one week, so we'd need t...

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21 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Perth - PH1

Enquiry from: Roman D

Start Date: Immediate

6 metre skip for mixed waste (garden, glass, metal) - price to include drop off and pick up and disposal - private off road driveway - required 23rd April - collection 26th April

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21 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Auchterarder - PH3

Enquiry from: David C

Start Date: Immediate

Quote for hire of a small skip for tiles and plaster board from unsuited an kitchen.

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21 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Peterhead - AB42

Enquiry from: Richard H

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Looking for a skip hire and been reaching out to a few places to get a price list. It wont be the smallest skip as there are larger items like king size mattress, beds and the like. Can you provide yo...

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20 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Kilwinning - KA13

Enquiry from: James D

Start Date: Immediate

Garden soil bark sand etc

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20 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Lanark - ML11

Enquiry from: John S

Start Date: Immediate

8 yard skip house clearance

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20 Mar

Waste | Rubbish Removal

Dunfermline, Inverkeithing - KY11

Enquiry from: David B

Start Date: Immediate

Disposal of a super king size bed frame and mattress, some old kids outdoor toys

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20 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Renfrew - PA4

Enquiry from: Garry M

Start Date: Immediate

Skip for removing old garden fence

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19 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Forfar, Kirriemuir - DD8

Enquiry from: Murray P

Start Date: Immediate

Hi can you provide a price for 8 yard mixed and a 10 yard mixed please.It will contain garden waste, soil, small rocks. Can you email me as im unlikely to get to the phone during the day. Thankyou

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How much do Refuse Collector services cost?

How much do Refuse Collectors in Scotland charge?
Costs for Refuse Collectors around Scotland can fluctuate depending upon the sort of work that you require to have performed in your home. It's the inquiry we are asked a whole lot "how much do Refuse Collectors in Scotland charge?". It's always good to have an idea of how much a Refuse Collector are going to likely cost for their services. Prices will vary based on the materials as well as the tradesman chosen. The table shows the kinds of service that Refuse Collectors normally do as well as the regular cost series of these jobs. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so prices do vary by task.

Tasks that Refuse Collectors in Scotland can do:

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The average price
of a Refuse Collector in Scotland is:

£282

Refuse Collector job Refuse Collector cost in 2024
Skip hire in Scotland £175-£299
Rubbish clearing & removal in Scotland £188-£288
Business waste in Scotland £280-£420

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Refuse Collector FAQs

How big is a 4 yard skip?

Generally, 4-yard skips are basically designed for small clean or clear out projects or residential use. If you want to carry out a small renovation task or to clear out your home, you simply can not ignore the disposal of your unwanted waste. You’ll save yourself some time, money and potential accidents by hiring a 4-yard skip that will do the job effectively. We are all aware how time consuming it is making several trips to the local waste disposal centre.

When talking about the size of a 4-yard skip, it runs beyond its capacity. Skips of small sizes can be easily accommodated in not too large spaces which can be in the garden or driveway which saves you the stress and money of having to acquire skip hire permits.

If you’d like to know the the size of a 4 yard skip in metres, we’ve got you fully covered for both imperial and metric! The answer is provided below:

Imperial - Width 4’3, Height 3’2

Metric - Width 1.29m, Height 0.972m

It is, however, important to take note that when hiring a skip the measurement might be a bit tricky. The ‘4 yard’ term implies the capacity of the skip and not the length. The actual length of a 4 yard skip is only 6 feet or 2 yards. As a result, before you hire a skip, there’s the need to be clear as to the measurement you’re looking for. Otherwise, you might end up hiring the wrong skip and having to get another. Not good for your pocket, right? Well, that’s why we’ve provided this answer to help you in the best possible way! Click here to learn more about skips.

Can you put paint in a skip?

There are a wide range of household rubbish and wastes you can put in a skip. But unfortunately though, paint cans and leftover paints isn’t one. Furthermore, not only is a liquid paint restricted from skips and landfills, but they are also banned by the council. Frustratingly, because it’s hazardous to the environment and blockages it can create in the pipe, pouring paint right down the drain is never an option as well. So what then is the best way to get rid of your leftover paint? Surprisingly, you have quite a number of options which we’ll share with you.

• Is the paint unused and unopen? For unopened paints, you can simply return them back to the seller either for an exchange or for a refund. Obviously, this will require a receipt and if unavailable, then you might want to consider the other options below.

• Is it just little paint leftover? Since it has been specifically banned from skips and it’s just a small amount of paint, you can get a bit creative with the disposal method. Simply get a cardboard or other papers, paint it with the remaining paint and dry it out. Once dried, you can then dispose the cardboard or paper alongside other permitted wastes in the skip.

• Is it a large amount of paint? For large amounts, you can contact some of your friends or family who might need it to get the paints off your hands. If you are unable to dispose any or all, there are online platforms like Freegle or Freecycle where there are people willing and ready to get leftover paints in large quantities.

• Is it unusable? If positive, then the giveaway option is completely neutralized. The best bet here is to leave your paint out to dry if it has gone past its usable days, then take it to a household waste recycling centre.

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What can you put in a skip?

A skip is a very convenient and great means of disposing the unwanted waste and rubbish in your home. When you kick start your home or garden clear out or clean, you’d discover you have a wide range of wastes to get rid of. However before the commencement of such a task, it is essential to understand that there are particular wastes that are not allowed to be put inside a skip for several reasons by the relevant authorities. There are a handful of regulations that determines what goes into a skip and what cannot. And somewhat interestingly, this may differ depending on the skip company you recruit.

With the presence of an array of skip hire companies in the market today, there are several that can allow almost all types of wastes in the skip. However, some of the most common wastes that can be placed inside a skip includes the following:

• Broken furniture pieces

• Plastics ( because they can be easily recycled)

• Solidified paints

• Furnishings and non electrical fittingd

• Uncontaminated soil

• Cardboard and plastic packaging items

• Metal

• Branches and leaves

• Bricks, wood and rubble

It is advisable to ask your skip hire company what you can put in the skip and what you’re not allowed to put in the skip before moving forward. The guidelines can vary from a company to the other and as a result, there is the need to conduct a proper consultation with a skip hire company to help erase or confirm the fears you might have about your unwanted waste or rubbish. This is to ensure the company selected perfectly matches your proper waste disposal needs. When you’re able to select a reliable skip hire company, all your unwanted waste disposal worries would be completely obliterated. Click here to learn more about skips.

How much does a skip cost?

This is definitely one of the questions that first comes to mind when considering to acquire a skip for either residential or commercial waste disposal purposes. The cost of a skip is dependent on so many factors but the most significant determinants would be the volume of the waste and type/size of the skip you require.

Once you are able to identify the most suitable skip size for the volume of waste or rubbish for disposal at your premises, estimating the cost would be a lot easier. Here, we’ll give you an insight into skip sizes and the amount of waste each skip type can hold at a go.

Skip Types

• Mini Skip

This is also referred to as a 4 yard skip which is the smallest and has the capacity to hold within a range of 40 and 45 average sized waste bags. It normally costs between £90 to £130 for a week’s hire.

• Medium Skip

The 8 yard skip is the most common and has the capacity to hold within a range of 80 to 90 average sized waste bags. It normally costs between £200 to £250 for a week’s hire.

• Large Skip

The 12 yard skip is the largest and has the capacity to hold within a range of 125 to 135 average sized waste bags. It normally costs between £250 to £340 for a week’s hire outside London. However, it can be a little bit more expensive in the capital - about £350 to £390 for the same amount of time.

It must, however, be taken into account that the cost of a skip also depends on other factors such as your location, the skip hire company, the volume of waste and lots more. Click here to learn more about skip prices.

Can I put a skip on the road?

Apart from the cost of hiring a skip, the area in which to place the large item is another major concern for individuals looking to hire a skip. So if you’re wondering whether you can place your hired skip on the road, there are four legal requirements that applies and must be complied with for your protection in the situation whereby a third party accident takes place. Deciding to overlook these conditions can lead to a fine or forceful removal of the skip by the local council.

Here are the compulsory legal requirements that must be fully complied with:

• Get A Permit

The local council gives out a permit for skips to be placed on the road. This permit must be acquired and the cost may vary depending on the local council in your area.

• Illuminate The Skip

Since the skip is to be placed on the road, then it’ll only make sense to have it illuminated at night or in low lighting situations for safety of all road users. According to the law, lights must be positioned at each end of the skip to be easily spotted.

• Use Cones

According to the law, a minimum of two (2) cones must be placed on the skip’s approach side for the protection of all road users.

• Comply With The Skip Requirements

You can’t place just any skip you like on the road. By the law, there are certain conditions that must be met by the skip itself before placement. It must be painted with the yellow colour on the sides, have both the owner’s name and phone number clearly written on it and must also possess a BS AU152:1970 complying red and yellow fluorescent reflective marking which is compulsory to be acquired within two (2) working days upon filling.

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How much is a mini skip?

Are you about to do a small clean or clear out of your home or garden? Or perhaps you’re just interested in hiring a mini skip for other reasons. One thing you might just be worried about is the cost of hiring one. This is very common as there are tight controls over modern waste disposal methods and knowing the cost of a mini skip hire is definitely a step in the right direction. The small skips are best suited to domestic projects such as house or garden cleans or clearances where only a little waste is generated. And as such, knowing the sort of waste you need to be disposed, the mini skip can be very efficient and great value for money. They represent an affordable option to get rid of both waste and rubbish in or around the house. A mini skip can also be utilized as secondary skip for waste or rubbish that needs separate disposal from the other wastes like a plasterboard.

The mini skip hire cost can be very affordable depending on what you need to be disposed. Generally, with a well sorted waste, a mini bin can costs within the range of £150 to £200. Even more so with green waste as these are the most environmentally friendly waste or rubbish to dispose.

However, on the other hand, wastes that are harmful or hazardous to the environment like asbestos requires a special treatment and as such, are generally more expensive to have disposed. By going the extra mile to hire a professionally supplied mini skip, you can be rest assured that your waste will be properly taken care of and constitute no harm to both persons and the environment at large. To avoid spending much more than needed, try to figure out if your rubbish or waste is small enough for a mini skip before hire. Click here to learn more about skip prices.

Can you put glass in a skip?

This is a question that’s very common amongst individuals looking for the best way to get rid of glass and reasonably so. Glass is a very dangerous and hazardous item which requires sensible precautionary measures to your waste disposal activities. If you are looking to dispose a whole glass, you should first consider giving it away to a friend or family who might be able to put it to good use. However if you are still concerned whether you can put glass in a skip, the answer is yes. And in fact, it’s probably the best glass disposal option that’s currently available, as it goes a long way to ensure user’s safety in the broken glassware pieces handling process.

Upon successful completion of your building’s construction or renovation, there’s a high chance a lot of broken glasses would be scattered everywhere and in need of immediate disposal efforts. The longer you ignore the glasses lying around, the higher the possibility of the glasses harming you or the construction workers. As a result, it is vital to make sure that the construction or project site is clean and free of any glass-posed hazards. Hiring a skip is your best bet to get rid of these harmful and unwanted wastes from your environment.

Wheelies are often considered to remove glasses especially from construction sites. However, due to the bulkiness and sharpness of glasses, it is crucial to incorporate heavy disposal equipment that are good enough to cut through the rubbish on the site. In addition, it’s not advisable to dump your broken glass in recycling bins, as it poses great threat to the waste disposal team collecting the recyclables. If you’d ever need to put your glass in a skip, ensure to insert them in boxes or wrap them up with paper before removal to enhance user’s protection. Click here to learn more about skips.

What size skip do I need?

With your finger probably hovering round the ‘order now’ button, one thing often comes to mind, what size of skip do you actually need? Being fully aware that there’s a huge array of skips sizes and hiring the appropriate size can make a whole world of difference when it comes to cost, efforts must be made to ensure you determine the right skip size before clicking on that ‘order now’ button.

To give you a better idea of skip sizes and the type of project that they are best suited to, we have decided to provide this simple breakdown that’ll make your decision process a breeze - quick and easy.

• 4 Yard Skips ( 3 cubic metres )

The 4 yard skip is best suited to small domestic projects like home or garden clean or clear outs, bathroom or kitchen refurbishments and the likes, due to its relatively small size. It has a capacity to carry about 30 bin bags at a go.

• 6 Yard Skips ( 6.5 cubic metres)

Do you want a skip for domestic purposes or for small commercial projects?if yes, then you should definitely give the 6 yard skip a shot. It has a capacity to hold up to 60 bin bags.

• 8 Yard Skips ( 6 cubic metres)

This skip size is best suited to large domestic tasks or light commercial projects. It has a capacity to hold up to 60 to 80 bags effortlessly.

• 10 Yard Skips ( 7.65 cubic metres)

With a skip size this big, both large residential and commercial projects can be handled with relative ease. Not only does it have the capacity to hold up to 80 to 100 bin bags, but also comes with an enclosed lid option, if you need an extra security for your property.

• 12 Yard Skips ( 9.18 cubic metres)

This skip size is best suited to both large residential projects and building sites. It has a capacity to hold up to 100 to 120 bin bags, and just like the 10 yard skips, it comes with an enclosed lid option for an extra security.

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Refuse Collector help and advice

Your Guide to Choosing the Right Skip for Your Needs Published: 18/11/2017 When you’re looking for a skip, it can be difficult to know which size will be the best for your requirements. There’s a lot of jargon that’s often used in the waste removal industry, and wading through the different terminology only adds to this difficulty. To help, we’ve created this guide to help you decipher […] Read this article
5 Things you Should Never do with your Rubbish Published: 20/08/2016 If you’ve recently cleared out your home, office or garage, you’ll no doubt have a lot of rubbish to get rid of. But what do you do with it? You could take it to the local council tip yourself, recycle what you can or pay for a waste removal service. But there are some things […] Read this article
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