SKIP HIRE GUIDES

Plain-English advice on everything skip hire — sizes, permits, prices, what goes in, and how to get rid of the tricky stuff.

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Skip hire guides

What fits in a 2, 4, 8 and 16 yard skip, ideal projects and how to choose the right size first time.

When you need a council permit, what it costs, and how EFR arranges it on your behalf.

Allowed, controlled (extra cost) and prohibited items — the full list before you load.

25+ answers on booking, sizes, prices, permits, delivery and collection.

Flat, all-inclusive prices from £125 and exactly what affects the cost of a skip.

What can and can't go in a skip, item by item — plus the alternatives when it can't.

Can a mattress go in a skip? Yes — as controlled waste. Costs and other options.

Why fridges can't go in a normal skip, and the right way to dispose of one.

Tyres are banned from skips — where to take old tyres and what it costs.

Carpet can go in a skip, but it's heavy — how much space it really takes.

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