Skip Information

Hercules provides a total skip hire service for most commercial and domestic building applications.

Please note, if you intend to site a skip on the public highway, you must obtain a skip permit, prior to siting, from the local authority. Lights and cones must also be displayed. Hercules can advise and arrange for all of this.

See below for skip hire options:

Mini 2 yard skip

For all types of general waste
Ideal for domestic projects or restricted width access
Not usually any weight restrictions

Midi 4 yard skip

For all types of general waste / small works use
Possible weight restrictions if using a smaller lorry to load

Maxi standard builders skip 6/7/8 yard skip

Used extensively on building and construction sites
Available with top-lid

10 yard skip

Used for light waste only

12/14/16/18/20 yard skip

Used extensively for commercial, exhibition, shop fitting waste
Certain weight restrictions apply.
Not to be used for bricks, concrete, soil or any other heavy materials

20 yard Roll-on Roll-off

Can be used for bricks, rubble and concrete
Needs a lot of space, including height to manoeuvre and unload
Rental can often apply

25-40 yard Roll-on Roll-off

Ideal for light waste
Needs a lot of space, including height to manoeuvre and unload
35 yard and 40 yard can be provided with top-lid.

Drop Door

This type of skip has a rear door allowing the operator to access the skip by walking in with a wheelbarrow or heavy load

Low End

As an alternative to the drop door this skip has a low rear allowing access to the skip with a plank for use with a wheelbarrow

Important Note: Skips on the road

* If you intend to site a skip on the public highway you must obtain a skip permit (prior to siting) from the local authority / council.
Hercules can advise and arrange for site permits.

** If the skip is to be left overnight, the skip must be coned and lit.
Hercules can also provide cones and lights.

Skip Dimensions

Capacity Cubic Yard	Height (meters)	Length (meters)	Width (meters)
4	1.12	1.85	1.12
6	1.12	3.05	1.22
8	2.22	3.66	1.52
10	2.52	3.91	1.52
12	1.83	3.66	1.83
14	2.00	3.45	2.00
16	2.21	5.13	2.21
20	1.20	6.10	2.44
25	1.93	6.30	2.40
35	2.41	6.30	2.40
40	2.27	6.30	2.40