8 yard skip hire
For homes, construction & businesses
Ideal for rennovations, garden waste, attic junk, or just a serious declutter. Not too small, not too big – the 8 yard skip is the builder’s go-to choice for a reason.
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- Holds ~70–80 bin bags
- Perfect for trades and contractors
- 95%+ of waste recycled
- From €389
A builder’s favourite. Handles bulkier waste without taking over the drive. Measures 8 cubic yards = 12×5.5×4 feet (3.66×1.68×1.22 m)
What fits in an 8 yard skip?
A pile of mixed rubbish around 4 feet tall & 7 feet long and wide.
70-80 standard black bin bags of compact* rubbish.
The same volume and holding capacity of 20-25 wheelie bins.
What to Expect + How Long it stays
The 8 yard skip is ideal for bulky waste, house clear-outs, construction, garden jobs and much more. It handles a lot while still fitting in your driveway, parking spot or neatly on the curb side.
Standard hire is for 3 days from drop off to collection, but if you need more time just get in touch before booking – we’re flexible when we know in advance.
Need a different size? Check here for our full range.
Get your space back
What can/can't go in the skip
We’re all about making rubbish removal easy but there are a few things we legally can’t collect due to safety or environmental regulations.
Here’s a quick list of what we’re not allowed to take in skips:
❌ Asbestos
❌ Paints, solvents & chemicals
❌ Gas bottles or pressurised containers
❌ Oil, petrol or diesel
❌ Batteries (car or industrial)
❌ Medical or biohazard waste
❌ Explosives or firearms
❌ Wet concrete or cement
❌ Raw food waste (in large quantities)
❌ Items too large or unsafe to remove without specialist equipment
If you’re unsure about something, just ask us before booking, we’re happy to point you in the right direction or suggest an alternative way to get rid of the item safely.
Below is what we can take:
- House rubbish
- Office waste
- Wood & plywood
- Cardboard & paper
- Tiles
- Furniture
- Garden waste
- Kitchen rubbish
- Recylables
- Plasterboard
- Insulation (no asbestos)
- Toys & furnishings
- Metals
- Beds,doors, frames
- Mattresses
- Fencing & sheds
- Carpets & underlay
- Windows without glass
- Black bags
- Plastics & piping
Get the most from your 8 yard skip
1 Know What It’s Best For
Perfect for bulky waste: house clear-outs, renovations, garden junk, and light construction debris. Not for filling with heavy materials like soil or rubble in large amounts - that’s a weight limit issue.
2 Break it down
Big items? Smash or flatten where you can. Dismantle furniture and cut down branches. Less air = more space and better value for you!
3 Load it properly
Start with flat stuff at the bottom. Then bulky bits. Bags and light waste last - they fill the gaps. Don’t just chuck it in randomly or you’ll waste half the space.
- Sort your stuff before the skip arrives and you’ll fit more in (that means better value for your money)
4 Don't overfill
Level loads only. if it’s piled high above the edge, it won’t be collected. No one wants to hear "sorry, can't take that".
5 Need more time? Just ask
3 days is the standard for skip hire. But if you need it longer, give us a shout before booking and we’ll sort it - easy.
Frequently
asked questions
Standard hire is for 3 days from the time the skip is dropped off to the day of collection. It is possible to keep the skip for longer (up to 1 week) on some occasions but we ask that customers kindly contact us ahead of time to request this as it cannot be guaranteed.
No, the prices shown on our booking page include the days of your skip hire. If you need the skip for more than 3 days this can be arranged by contacting us ahead of time but there is no extra cost for this.
For an exact quote please enter your details on our booking page here and you'll see an up to date price for your skip in your area.
You can book online or over the phone. Booking through our website comes with a discount and only takes 60 seconds. Book your 8 yard skip hire here.
You do not need a permit for a skip placed on private property such as in a driveway or garden. Generally speaking you only need a permit if the skip will be placed in a restricted public space such as a paid parking bay on a road. For full information on permits you can read more here.
In short, yes. Our team recycles 95%+ of your waste. To make this easier try to group your waste types together either in preparation for collection or within your skip. It will be given a final sort at the processing facility by our partners. Please double check the prohibited items listed on this page and on the booking page - the team cannot accept the listed items during collection.
Yes, an 8 yard skip will fit in most driveways and is a popular choice for customers ordering to houses. Just make sure there is some space on either side of the driveway to allow the truck enough room to deliver and collect the skip.
The 8 yard skip is approximately 12 feet long and 5.5 feet wide.
Yes, for commercial and construction customers a drop and fill service can be arranged where the driver will wait while the skip is filled and remove it immediately. To arrange this, please contact our team before making a booking.
Yes, our 8 yard skip hire is perfect for homes, businesses and light construction so can be used whether you're a commercial or residential customer. Please note: skips cannot be filled exclusively with heavy construction waste such as soil or rubble only due to weight limitations. If you need a skip for this please contact us and we'd be happy to advise.
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