“Which skip size do I need?” will be a question you ask yourself if you are working on a DIY project at home and have mountains of rubbish and construction materials to get rid of. Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all solution because it is largely dependent on the quantity and type of waste you wish to get rid of.

The specialists at WRC Skip Hire can be of assistance here. To help you pick the right skip for your home project and prevent overflowing it or having to rent another one, we have put up a skip size guide.

The Importance of Finding The Right Size Skip

Overfilling is a common problem and is more likely if a skip is too small for a project. When a skip is overflowing, WRC drivers are trained to recognise it and have the option to refuse pickup. This may require ordering a second skip, wasting time and money, or requiring many journeys to the nearby landfill.

A skip that is overly big, however, can lead to just as serious problems. It’s crucial to hire a smaller skip for heavy items like soil and debris to prevent the container from becoming too heavy to move.

What to Consider

So how can you choose which size will fit you the best? You take into account the following:

• How much waste your project is going to generate?
• Are you only cleaning out one particular room?
• How large is the space?
• Is it a remodelling endeavour?

It’s wise to think about the kind of rubbish you will be placing in a skip next. Are they primarily little items? Are there many enormous pieces of furniture? Is it building waste or green waste? We advise all of our clients to separate their waste into small and big items for easier accumulation.

Our 12 yard skips, or 14 yard skips would work well if your waste is mostly made up of light materials like cardboard, packing, aluminium, or plywood. On the other side, our 4 yard skips or 8 yard skips would be more suited if you have bigger, heavier items like dirt, debris, or concrete.

Our bigger skips are ideal for significant amounts of debris from commercial or demolition operations. Remember that skips containing just one sort of rubbish, such as rubble or green waste, might also be less expensive. This is because these skips are simpler to handle and sift through.

What Size Do I Need for Home Clearance?

A skip can come in handy when relocating, and you need to get rid of a lot of rubbish. But we usually have more possessions than we anticipate, so be sure to hire a big enough skip.

A 4-yard skip should work perfectly if you are merely clearing out clutter and getting rid of unnecessary items or if you are working on a smaller job like clearing out a garage or loft. It is smart to hire an 8-yard or even 12-yard skip for a full home clearing when the goal is to get rid of as much as you can before moving or selling a property, including furniture.

Need more help with finding what skip size you need?

If you have a question about which skip size is best for you, then simply get in touch with us today and a member of the WRC Skip Hire team will be on hand to help you.