Find the Right Skip for Your Project
Choose the skip size using our handy Skip Size calculator tool, check availability and arrange your booking online.
Convenient Skip Hire for Home and Business Projects
Skip hire can provide a practical option when waste is generated over several days or when you need a container available at your site.
Tell us where the skip will be placed, what you plan to put in it and the size you require.
About this service
We offer 4, 6, 8, and 12 cubic yard skips that can be placed on private property online.
Need the skip delivered on the public highway or an enclosed skip?
No problem, just drop us a message and we can arrange this for you
Skip Size Guide
Choose the right skip for your project. Every size below can be booked online.
4 Yard Skip
40–45bin bags approx.Ideal forSmall clear-outs, bathroom renovations, garden waste and DIY projects.
Dimensions:Approx. L 2.0m · W 1.6m · H 1.0m
6 Yard Skip
60–65bin bags approx.Ideal forMedium household clear-outs, kitchen and bathroom renovations, building waste.
Dimensions:Approx. L 2.4m · W 1.7m · H 1.2m
8 Yard Skip
80–85bin bags approx.Ideal forLarger house clear-outs, renovations, bulky household and heavy waste.
Dimensions:Approx. L 3.6m · W 1.7m · H 1.4m
12 Yard Skip
120–125bin bags approx.Ideal forLarge house clear-outs, major renovations, office clearances and bulky waste.
Dimensions:Approx. L 4.0m · W 1.8m · H 1.7m
Skip Size Calculator
Answer four questions and we will point you at the skip that fits. Capacity, weight limit and price are confirmed as part of your quote.
This is guidance to help you choose a starting point. The right skip for your job — and its capacity, weight limit and price — is confirmed as part of your quote.
Placement
Private Property
Place the skip on your own driveway, garden or private land.
Public Highway
A permit or additional approval may be required. The permit process, lead time and charges must be confirmed before booking.
Commercial Site
Place the skip at a business or commercial premises.
Important Guidance for Skip Hire
- Only fill the skip to the level fill line
- Check the accepted waste table
- Make sure access is clear for your delivery and collection to avoid any additional charges
Skip Hire Waste Declaration
Van-Go Clearance Ltd — official waste acceptance guide.
Accepted in a Skip
- Accepted: General non-hazardous waste
- Accepted: Household waste
- Accepted: Wood
- Accepted: Metal
- Accepted: Furniture (non-upholstered)
- Accepted: Garden waste
- Accepted: Non-hazardous construction waste — bricks, rubble, soil (weight limits apply)
- Accepted: Packaging and cardboard
Accepted — must be declared
- Must be declared: Plasterboard and gypsum (must be kept separate)
- Must be declared: Mattresses (POPs charge)
- Must be declared: Roofing felt
- Must be declared: Gas bottles and gas cylinders
- Must be declared: Electrical equipment (WEEE)
- Must be declared: Fridges and freezers (refrigerant charge)
- Must be declared: Tyres
- Must be declared: Upholstered seating and sofas (POPs)
- Must be declared: Heavy materials
- Must be declared: Paint tins — empty and dry only
Not Accepted in a Skip
- Not accepted: Asbestos
- Not accepted: Chemicals, oils and solvents
- Not accepted: Clinical and medical waste
- Not accepted: Other hazardous waste
- Not accepted: Loose batteries and vapes
- Not accepted: Liquids
- Not accepted: Excessive food waste
Booking Process
- 01Step 01
Choose Your Skip
Select the size that best fits your project.
- 02Step 02
Enter Your Postcode
Check availability at your location.
- 03Step 03
Choose Placement and Waste Type
Tell us where the skip will go and what will go in it.
- 04Step 04
Select Dates and Pay
Choose an available date and complete secure payment.
Important Guidance
Fill Level
Skips must not be filled above the rim for safe transport.
Weight Restrictions
Weight limits apply and will be confirmed for your selected skip.
Restricted Items
Some materials are restricted or separately priced — see waste rules above.
Access
Confirm placement space and access before booking.
Why Choose Van-Go
- Get your quotation online
- Choose from available dates
- Pay securely
- Receive a clear booking confirmation
- Access an approved licensed-carrier network
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our skip hire service, collection protocols, and pricing.
Need direct advice?
Speak to our clearance experts
Have a bespoke load or non-standard items? Our dispatch team responds promptly with advice and fixed quotes.
Use the guidance above or provide project details as part of your quote for the most suitable recommendation.
A permit may be required for skips placed on a public highway. The permit process, lead time and charges must be confirmed before booking.
2 weeks. Need it longer? Just give us a call.
Some mixed waste is suitable — see the waste rules above for accepted, restricted and excluded items.
Skips must not be filled above the rim. Overfilling may affect collection — see the important guidance above.
Next Step
Ready to Book Your Skip?
Choose your size, tell us where it will be placed and check available dates.