Trade favourite · 8 yard skips
8 yard skip hire in Croydon.
The everyday workhorse, the one most builders book by default. Suitable for heavy waste, and the most-booked size at the Mill Lane yard.
£330
At a glance
The 8 yard skip in numbers.
Capacity
70–80bin bags
Dimensions
3.6 · 1.8 · 1.24 m
Heavy waste
Yes
Access width needed
2.6 mmin
Hire period
14days standard
Permit (if on road)
£55added at cost
What fits in a 8 yard skip
The builder’s default. Mid-size renovations and bigger garden jobs.
Best for
- Two- and three-bed renovations: strip-out and refit
- Larger garden clearances: patios, decking, hedge removal
- Mid-size commercial: shop fit-outs, office refurbs
- Trade regulars: most builders' default size
Allowed in the skip
- Wood, metal, plastic, cardboard
- Heavy waste fine (soil, rubble, concrete): level loads only
- Most general construction and household waste
Not allowed: tyres, asbestos, paint, solvents & oils, gas bottles, batteries, food waste, medical waste, plasterboard, fridge freezers. Mattresses & sofas carry a small extra charge.