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Properly disposing of waste is important for any construction or renovation project. Overflowing bins or huge skips you don’t need often lead to higher costs. The solution is hiring a skip that’s just the right size for your specific needs.
At Norman Wenn Skip Hire, we offer skips of all sizes, whether you’re clearing some garden waste or doing a big commercial project. This guide covers everything you need to know about choosing the ideal skip, including:
- The range of skip sizes we offer
- How much rubbish each size holds
- What projects each size is best for
- Key things to consider when hiring any skip
- How our team can help you find the perfect skip hire for your needs
The Complete Skip Size Range at Norman Wenn
We supply customers with six thoughtfully designed skip sizes:
- Mini 2 Yard Skip
- Midi 4 Yard Skip
- Large 6 Yard Skip
- Extra Large 8 Yard Skip
- Extra Extra Large 10 Yard Skip
- Extra Extra Extra Large 12 Yard Skip
From small 2-yard mini skips to extra extra large 12-yard capacity, this diverse selection allows you to hire a skip tailored to your precise waste removal requirements.
Now, let’s explore the specifications and best uses for each size we offer.
Mini 2 Yard Skip
Our smallest skip option, the 2-yard mini skip, provides an efficient waste solution for minor cleanup jobs. Its compact dimensions of 1.3m wide x 1.9m long x 1m high allow the skip to fit nicely in limited spaces. Despite its modest capacity, the mini skip can comfortably accommodate approximately 25 standard garbage bags of garden trimmings, household junk, small renovation debris and other rubbish.
The mini 2-yard skip works perfectly for tasks including:
- Minor garden clearances
- Modest household cleanouts
- Small DIY waste disposals
- Tiny construction or remodelling jobs
Midi 4 Yard Skip
With double the load capacity of our smallest model, the midi 4-yard skip handles medium-duty waste removal needs. At 1.6m wide x 2.5m long x 1.1m high in size, it strikes the ideal balance of large hauling ability and compact manoeuvrability. This sturdy midi skip can securely transport roughly 40 trash bags worth of waste.
The midi 4-yard skip is perfect for:
- Managing garden waste for mid-sized landscape jobs
- Clearing debris from medium home remodels
- Disposing of renovations rubbish for bathrooms, kitchens, etc.
- Hauling construction scraps from modest projects
Large 6 Yard Skip
When your refuse removal needs exceed the capabilities of the midi skip, it’s time to size up to our large 6-yard skip bin. With dimensions of 1.8m wide x 3.5m long x 1.1m high, this skip provides abundant room for up to 60 garbage bags stuffed with waste. The hardy design also features a convenient drop-end door for safely loading heavy, dense materials.
Our customers frequently rely on the large skip for:
- Large-scale garden makeovers and backyard cleaning
- Substantial home remodels or renovations
- Construction waste disposal from building extensions, conversions and more
Extra Large 8 Yard Skip
Renovating multiple rooms or gutting your entire house? Knocking down walls or structures on a building site? Our extra-large 8-yard skip helps handle giant waste loads with ease. At 1.8m wide x 3.7m long x 1.3m high in size, the skip offers ample capacity for nearly 80 trash bags of rubble, debris and refuse. The drop-down front opening also simplifies dumping sessions.
The extra-large skip allows customers to smoothly transport waste from jobs like:
- Whole house renovations or flips
- Commercial building demolition
- Full-scale construction site clearing
Extra Extra Large 10 Yard Skip
For large waste removal projects, our extra extra large 10-yard skip model truly rises to the occasion. Offering space for 100 stuffed rubbish bags, this skip’s generous 1.8m wide x 3.3m long x 1.5m high dimensions give you serious hauling abilities. The drop-door front end grants simple access when shovelling in mountains of waste too.
This skip size is suitable for:
- Giant residential remodels that require total home gutting
- Large-scale commercial building site clearances
- Serious construction work involving demolitions or extensive renovations
Extra Extra Extra Large 12 Yard Skip
The biggest skip in our fleet, the extra extra extra large 12-yard skip bin outperforms all other models for huge waste removal jobs. Measuring approximately 1.8m wide x 4m long x 1.8m high with room for 120 trash bags of debris, no rubbish removal task is too large for this skip. The convenient drop-door design also speeds up loading.
Only the toughest waste challenges require this skip’s unmatched abilities, like:
- Total house demolitions or flattening properties
- Clearances of huge commercial lots or construction sites
- Seriously substantial building projects and redevelopments
Key Considerations When Hiring Any Skip
With so many skip sizes and options to pick from, choosing the right one for your needs is crucial. Consider these key factors when deciding which Norman Wenn skip to hire:
- Anticipated Waste Amounts – Evaluate how much total debris you expect to remove and pick a skip size that aligns with your estimated rubbish volumes. Remember, overflowing skips lead to costly additional clearances and environmentally hazardous overflow situations.
- Waste Material Types – Denser, heavier items like concrete warrant larger skips than lighter garden trimmings do. Factor what you intend to dispose of when determining ideal skip capacities.
- Space Limitations – Measure clearance around doors, gates and access paths to pick a skip that actually fits your property or site. An overlarge skip stuck at your entry helps no one!
- Budget – Larger capacity skips naturally demand higher hire fees. Select a size that balances waste needs and project budgets wisely.
- Delivery, Placement & Collection Logistics – Consider any challenges or limitations regarding skip drop-off, positioning and retrieval at your location.
By evaluating these important factors, you can determine which Norman Wenn skip best handles your rubbish removal needs. Still uncertain exactly which size works for you? Our experienced team happily provides custom guidance to pair you with your perfect skip!
Let Norman Wenn Simplify Your Entire Skip Hire Experience
At Norman Wenn Skip Hire, over 20 years of experience allows us to simplify your entire waste removal journey. From offering advice to seamlessly handling delivery and disposal, our dedicated staff focuses on providing exceptional skip hire in Norfolk tailor-fit to your needs.
Our extensive skip range ensures we supply a model ideally sized for any waste challenge, whether disposing of garden hedge trimmings or clearing a commercial construction site wasteland.