Skip Sizes
Find the perfect mini or midi skip for your project needs.
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What you can put in your skip
Includes most non-hazardous items from your home clearout, such as furniture, plastics, and textiles.
Perfect for landscaping projects, garden tidy-ups, and construction debris like bricks and concrete.
Common materials found in renovations and clearouts are separated for recycling where possible.
Old sinks, toilets, cabinets, and non-electrical appliances are welcome for disposal.
For safety and legal reasons, we cannot accept any hazardous waste, including asbestos, chemicals, or paints.
Fridges, freezers, TVs, computers, and other electrical items require specialist disposal and cannot go in our skips.
What can you put in?
What it includes: Packaging, furniture, carpets, clothes, toys, and other non-hazardous items from house clearouts.
What it includes: Branches, leaves, grass, soil, turf, and rubble from garden projects.
What it includes: Timber, old pipes, metal fittings, plastic containers, and other non-hazardous materials.
Why not: Specialised disposal is required for safety. Contact a licensed hazardous waste carrier.
Why not: Fridges, TVs, computers, and other electronics contain hazardous components and need separate disposal.
Why not: These items require specific recycling or disposal processes due to their chemical content.




How it works
We make skip hire simple and straightforward. Here’s our four-step process:

Let us know the skip size, your postcode, and when you need it delivered. We'll confirm availability and pricing.
We drop the skip at your property at the agreed time. Quick, clean, and placed exactly where you want it.
Take your time filling the skip. Most customers keep it for up to a week for their project.
We pick up the skip and take it to a licensed waste facility. Sorted, recycled, and disposed of properly. Learn more about our waste management process.

Our Process
The problem. You have a renovation project, garden clearout, or house declutter, and need a reliable way to dispose of your waste without hassle or delay.
What we did. We provided a mini or midi skip delivered exactly when and where the customer needed it. Our fast turnaround ensures your project stays on schedule, and our responsible waste management guarantees proper disposal.
The result. Your waste is cleared efficiently, ethically, and legally. You save time and effort, knowing your rubbish is handled by a licensed carrier committed to recycling and minimizing landfill.
Why Choose Us

We specialise in 2, 4 & 6 yard skips, perfect for home clearances, garden projects, and small renovations. No oversized skips blocking your driveway.
Need a skip quickly? We offer same or next day delivery options to get your skip to you when you need it, placed exactly where you want it.
Every skip we collect is taken to a licensed facility for sorting, recycling, and responsible disposal. We ensure your waste is handled legally and ethically. Learn more about our waste management practices.
No hidden charges, just straightforward pricing for our skip hire services. You'll know exactly what you're paying for upfront.
Pricing
Skip hire pricing depends on skip size (2, 4, or 6 yard), your location (delivery and collection distance), and hire duration (standard vs extended). What never changes: we provide a clear, upfront price and there are no hidden charges. We also offer a local delivery service.
Related Information
Find the perfect mini or midi skip for your project needs.
Learn how we ensure responsible and ethical waste disposal.
Check if our skip hire services are available in your location.
Service Areas
We're based in Yaxley and deliver skips across a practical local radius, including Peterborough and many surrounding towns and villages. Get your skip delivered when you need it.
Skip Hire FAQs
We offer 2-yard mini skips, and 4-yard and 6-yard midi skips. These sizes are perfect for home clearances, garden projects, and small renovations. You can find more details on our Skip Sizes page.
Most customers keep their skip for up to a week. If you need it for a longer or shorter period, just let us know when you book, and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.
You can put general household waste, garden waste, soil, rubble, wood, metal, plastics, and bathroom/kitchen fittings. For a full list of accepted and unaccepted items, please refer to our Waste Management section.
We're based in Yaxley and deliver skips across a practical local radius including Peterborough, Hampton, Stanground, Whittlesey, and more. Check our Areas page for a full list, or contact us with your postcode.
You can book a skip by calling us on 07407 445417, or by sending us a message through our contact form. Please include your name, email, postcode, desired skip size (2, 4, or 6 yard), and preferred delivery date.
Every skip we collect is taken to a licensed facility where waste is sorted, recycled where possible, and disposed of responsibly. We ensure no fly-tipping and full compliance with UK waste regulations. Learn more on our Waste Management page.
Ready to clear your waste?
Tell us what you need and we'll get back to you with availability and pricing. If you prefer to speak to someone directly — call us.
We'll respond quickly during working hours.