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RELIABLE SKIP HIRE IN EAST LONDON AND ESSEX
Looking for a convenient way to dispose your domestic or commercial waste? Hire a skip! Our experts at Britannia Skips provide skips and enclosed bins in a variety of sizes suited to your specific needs.

6 yards

8 yards


12 yards

14 yards
For homes & businesses
Reliability and efficiency are key aspects of our business; that’s why we provide a same day skip delivery service and understand the importance of collecting your skip and waste straightaway upon request. Give our team a call today.
Whether you’re a builder or a homeowner looking for effective waste management solutions, our skip hire services are ideal for you.
From mini skips to large skips, we have several size options to choose from, as well as enclosed bins. Call us for a free quote and get your skip delivered the same day!
Why choose Britannia Skips Ltd?
Convenient size options available
Choosing a Skip
Choosing the right skip depends on the type and amount of waste you’re disposing of, as well as the space available for placement. Smaller skips, like our 6-yard option, are ideal for household clearances or garden projects, while our larger 8, 12, and 14-yard skips suit bigger renovations or commercial jobs. If you’re unsure which size to go for, it’s usually better to choose a slightly larger skip to avoid overfilling. For heavier materials like soil or concrete, smaller skips are more suitable due to weight limits. Read through our FAQs for more guidance or get in touch with our team.
What Size Skip Should I Choose?
Choosing the right skip size for your household jobs is crucial to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness. While skip size information can be found on the tab above, here is a summary of the most commonly used household skip.
The 8 yard skip is the most versatile and widely used skip for household projects. It is suitable for a variety of jobs and can handle heavy loads such as soils, bricks, rubble, and other substantial waste materials. This size is ideal for larger projects where significant amounts of waste are expected.
Key Features:
- Capacity: 8 yards
- Suitable for heavy loads (soils, bricks, rubble, etc.)
- Maximum size allowed on public highways
If you are unsure of the skip size needed for your project, please contact our team. They can provide personalized recommendations based on your intended usage, ensuring you select the most appropriate size for your needs.
How Do I Pay for Skip Hire?
Payment options for skip hire through flexible and convenient methods.
When hiring a skip, we understand the importance of providing flexible and convenient payment options for our customers. Below, we outline the various methods available to ensure a smooth and hassle-free transaction.
Credit or Debit Card (Payment in Advance):
To secure your skip hire, payments can be made in advance using a credit or debit card. This method not only guarantees your booking but also provides a quick and efficient way to complete the transaction.
Cash on Delivery:
For those who prefer to handle transactions in person, we offer the option to pay in cash upon delivery of the skip. This method allows you to inspect the skip upon arrival and ensures that you are satisfied with the service before making the payment.
Direct Bank Transfer:
In addition to the above methods, we can also arrange direct bank transfers if required. This option is ideal for customers who prefer electronic transactions or need to handle large sums securely. Please contact our customer service team to set up a direct bank transfer and receive the necessary banking details.
With these varied payment options, we strive to accommodate your preferences and ensure that your skip hire experience is seamless and tailored to your needs.
How Long Can I Hire a Skip for?
Flexible Skip Hire Durations
- Standard Hire Periods: Typically, skip hire periods range from 7 to 14 days. This timeframe is generally sufficient for most residential and commercial clearances.
- Extended Hire Options: If you need the skip for a longer duration, arrangements can be made to accommodate your needs. This flexibility ensures that you can complete your project without feeling rushed.
- Cost Considerations: The cost of hiring a skip is determined by the volume of waste recovered rather than the duration of the hire. This means that you can keep the skip for the agreed-upon period without worrying about additional costs based on time alone.
- Reasonable Time Periods: While we strive to offer flexible hire durations, we also adhere to reasonable timeframes to ensure skips are available for re-hire and to maintain efficient circulation.
In summary, our skip hire service is designed to be flexible and accommodating to meet your needs. Whether you need a skip for a week or longer, we can arrange the hire period that works best for you. The main consideration for cost is the amount of waste you dispose of, allowing you to focus on completing your project efficiently.
What Can and Can't be Put in a Skip?
When hiring a skip, it's crucial to know what items you can and can't dispose of to ensure compliance with regulations and to avoid any potential issues. This document outlines the main categories of waste that are prohibited from being placed in skips, particularly focusing on the larger 12 and 14-yard skips.
Prohibited Items
There are several types of waste that are not allowed in skips, which include:
- Heavy Material:
No heavy material in the larger 12 and 14-yard skips. This is due to the weight limits and safety regulations associated with transporting such materials. - Hazardous Waste:
Hazardous waste poses significant health and environmental risks, and thus, it is prohibited in skips. This includes:- No asbestos
- No hazardous waste (unspecified types)
- Specific Items:
Certain items are not allowed due to specific disposal requirements:- No mattresses
- No tyres
- No liquids (such as paints, oils, etc.)
- No POP (Persistent Organic Pollutants) waste
- No WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) waste
- No fridge/freezers
- No gas bottles
Acceptable Items
While there are many restrictions on what can be placed in skips, there are still numerous items that are permissible. These generally include non-hazardous household and construction waste, such as:
- General household waste
- Garden waste (except soil and stones in larger skips)
- Non-electrical fixtures and fittings
- Clean inert waste (e.g., bricks, tiles, rubble)
- Wood and timber
- Furniture items (excluding mattresses)
- Plastic and packaging
In conclusion, correct disposal of waste in skips is essential for environmental protection and adherence to waste management regulations. Always check with your skip hire company for a comprehensive list of prohibited items and ensure that you are following the guidelines provided. This will help in maintaining a smooth and efficient waste disposal process.
Permits
Skip Licenses on the Highway
If skips are placed on the highway, there will be an additional cost for a skip license from the council. The price and duration of these licenses vary from one council to another. As part of our services, we can apply for the permit on your behalf.
Specific Council Requirements:
- Hackney:
In Hackney, a bay suspension is required in addition to a skip permit. - Waltham Forest:
The duration of the skip permit in Waltham Forest is 14 days. - Barking and Dagenham
The duration of the skip permit in Barking and Dagenham is 14 days. - Newham
The duration of the skip permit in Newham is 7 days. - Redbridge
The duration of the skip permit in Redbridge is 14 days. - Havering
The duration of the skip permit in Havering is 14 days.
Skip Hire Services
Here at Britannia Skips, we offer a reliable and efficient same day skip delivery service in and around East London and Essex. When it comes to the collection of the skip and any waste it contains, we are able to quickly respond to your request.
We offer our services for both homes and businesses, whether you work as a builder in the construction industry, you’re a member of the council, or a homeowner, we will be able to help you. We offer complete waste management with both commercial and domestic skip hire in London.
We can offer a range of different sized skips, from mini skips to larger ones, supplying skips between 6 yards and 14 yards. Additionally, we can also provide closed bins. We believe our rates of skip hire are cheap, and aim to offer a competitively priced service. We can also help to arrange skip permits.
Our 6-yard skip is the most common hire, and just offers a slightly bigger size and can also be provided with a drop-down door. It can handle normal material such as earth and concrete.
8-yard skip offer a more heavy-duty option, and can be good for light bulky waste, and it is the largest size that will take heavy materials like earth and concrete. The 10-yard skips and above should not be used for this purpose and is best for light bulky waste. The 12-yard and 14-yard skips are ideal for light waste where you are clearing large houses or building jobs.
Enquire today about whether we can help with our skip hire services. Simply call to get a free quote and you can get your skip delivered the same day if required.
Areas we cover:
Basildon
Brentwood
Buckhurst Hill
Canary Wharf
Chadwell Heath
Chigwell
Chingford
Channing Town
Clay Hall
Dagenham
East Ham
Elm Park
Emerson Park
Forest Gate
Gidea Park
Grays
Hackney
Harold Wood
Hornchurch
Ilford
Leytonstone
Loughton
Manor Park
Ockendon
Rainham
Redbridge
Romford
Seven Kings
Silvertown
Stratford
Thurrock
Tottenham
Upminster
Walthamstow
Wanstead
Woodford
For convenient and affordable skip hire in East London, call the experts at Britannia Skips Ltd today on
For convenient and affordable skip hire in East London, get in touch with the experts at Britannia Skips Ltd today. Whether you’re clearing out your home, tackling a renovation, or managing construction waste, we offer a range of skip sizes to suit your needs. Our service is fast, reliable, and cost-effective – making waste removal hassle-free from start to finish.