8 Tonne Skip
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8 Tonne Skip

H- 2.08m (2.26yd) W- 1.87m (2.04yd) L-3.93m (4.27yd)
Builders Skip
Doorstep Dropoff
90% of material recycled
5 star google reviews
Description

When hiring a skip, one of the most important things you need to consider is the size you need. Especially if you want to get rid of your waste efficiently and save yourself some money in the process.

Hiring a skip that’s too small will almost always result in you having to hire out a second, or even a third, container. On the other hand, if you hire one that’s too big, you’re overpaying for space that you’re not going to fill.

Having extra room is always more preferable than not enough, as there are many ways you could fill the empty space – such as sharing your container with a neighbour if you’re both decluttering your junk cupboards.

If you’re unsure which skip size is right for your project, our 8 tonne skips are more than ideal, and are the perfect choice for a variety of domestic and commercial projects.

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Benefits of 8 tonne skip hire with GSH

Hiring a skip comes with many benefits that you may not have even thought about, including:

  • Convenience

When you hire an 8 tonne skip to dispose of your domestic or commercial waste, you’ll save heaps of time and hassle.

With a container right on your doorstep, you won’t have to haul all your rubbish down to the local tip and wait in hour-long queues, and you can focus on the task at hand without giving your rubbish a second thought, as you can just toss it right into your skip.

The skip can be dropped off and picked up whenever it suits you, so you also won’t have to worry about the recycling centre’s opening hours.

  • Eco-friendliness

Here at GSH, we aim to recycle up to 90% of the materials we collect in our skips – including our 8 tonne skips – and our environmentally friendly waste management and recycling solutions are designed to be fully compliant with all current EU legislation.

  • Cost-effectiveness

Believe it or not, hiring a bigger skip will save you a bit of money.

This is because the larger the skip you hire, the less it will cost you per cubic yard of rubbish.

So, if you have enough space on your property to store it and enough rubbish to fill it, a bigger 8 tonne skip is a no-brainer!

8 tonne skips in the North West

8 tonne maxi skips are a popular choice across many different types of jobs.

Whether you’re a homeowner taking on a small to medium-sized project – like a bathroom or kitchen refit, for example – or you work in the building industry and need a larger container to accommodate bulky construction materials, an 8 tonne skip is up to the job.

An 8 tonne skip can hold approximately 80 bin bags full of waste, so you should have no problem fitting all of your rubbish inside.

Contact GSH today for a competitive skip hire quote

For over 40 years, our team here at GSH have been leading the way in waste disposal services in the North West, so we’ve gathered a great understanding of what works best for our customers.

If you have any questions about our 8 tonne skips and whether or not they’re suited to your project, we’re here for you.

Give us a call today on 0151 424 4079 or email us at bookings@gshwaste.co.uk and one of our specialists will be in touch.

Alternatively, if you’re sold on our 8 tonne maxi skips, you can book yours here!

Commercial Skip hire
What can and can’t I put in my 8 tonne skip?

Contrary to popular belief, you can’t just toss anything into your hired container, and you need to be mindful of the waste you’re putting in.

The following items can go in your skip:
  • Household, garden and construction waste
  • Packaging
  • Rubble, wood, metal, bricks and soil
  • Old furniture
The below can not be disposed of in your skip:
  • Asbestos
  • Tyres
  • Electronics –TVs, mobile phones, computer monitors, etc.
  • Fridges and freezers
  • Mattresses
  • Paint tins
  • Plasterboard and gypsum waste

You’ll need to find an alternative disposal method for these items. If you come across any of the above during your project, don’t hesitate to contact us for expert advice.

How can I make the most of my 8 tonne skip?

There are plenty of ways to maximise your 8 tonne skip hire, but by far the most effective is the way you load your waste into the container.

Start with the heaviest bulkiest items first, laying anything flat at the bottom of your container to create a solid base for the rest of your rubbish.

Next, break up any smaller items and place these on top and slot them into any gaps where you can.

Doing this will make it much easier to use up as much space as possible – ensuring you get your money’s worth.

For more expert skip hire tips, give us a call on 0151 424 4079 or email us at bookings@gshwaste.co.uk and we’ll get back to you!

Will I need a skip hire permit?

If you have enough space in your garden or driveway, you won’t need to obtain a skip hire permit, as this is your own private property.

However, if you plan on leaving your container on the road or pavement outside your property – be it for a lack of space or another reason – then you’ll need to apply for a skip hire permit.

Public roads and pavements – AKA, public highways – are owned by your local council, therefore, you need their permission if you want to leave a skip in there.

We can apply for permits on your behalf for an additional fee (added to the total cost of your skip hire), so you don’t have to worry about sorting out all the paperwork yourself.

Just let us know where you plan on leaving your container when making your booking, and we’ll take care of the rest!

Is it expensive to hire an 8 tonne skip?

The cost of hiring an 8 tonne skip varies depending on how long you need to keep the container, whether or not you need a skip hire permit and your location.

Of course, the longer you need to hire a skip, the more you’ll have to pay, and there are additional fees for things like skip hire permits – but prices vary from council to council, so this depends on your location.

For a free, no-obligation quote for 8 tonne skip hire in your area, get in touch with our experts at GSH Waste Recycling today!

Talk to us

Please feel free to contact us with any questions and our team will be happy to help. Our customer service team is available Monday to Saturday

Monday – Friday: 07:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 07:00 – 12:00
Sunday: Closed
Bank Holidays: Closed

Contact Us

0151 424 4079

bookings@gshwaste.co.uk

GSH Waste Recycling Ltd, Pickerings Road, Halebank, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8XW

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