6 Yard Skip Hire
Doncaster and Rotherham Areas
Capacity: 6 Cubic Yards - or 65 to 70 bin bags
Dimensions: 2.6m X 1.7m X 1m
If you’re tackling a renovation or decluttering a significant amount of waste in Barnsley or Rotherham, our 6-cubic-yard skips at Gary Lodge Skip Hire are a fantastic option. Perfect for medium-sized projects, they provide ample space for waste without the need for repeated trips to the tip.
Piling up waste can slow down progress, create unsafe working conditions, and lead to unnecessary stress. With our reliable delivery and collection service, you can focus on your project while we handle the waste responsibly.
Choose Gary Lodge Skip Hire to handle your waste efficiently, saving you time, effort, and the stress of doing it yourself.
The 6-yard skip is ideal for building renovations, house clearances, or even small office refits. It’s designed to handle bulkier items like rubble, old furniture, and shelving. Choose Gary Lodge Skip Hire for dependable, hassle-free waste management at competitive rates!
- Building Waste: Perfect for disposing of bricks, rubble, and other construction materials.
- Kitchens: Ideal for clearing out old cabinets, countertops, and flooring during renovations.
- Bathrooms: Great for removing tiles, bathtubs, sinks, and other bathroom fixtures.
- Heavy Items: Handles bulky and dense materials like soil, concrete, and paving slabs.
- Domestic Waste: Suitable for general household rubbish, old furniture, and appliances.
- Light Items: Perfect for garden waste, plastics, cardboard, and other lightweight materials.
- And More: Versatile enough to accommodate various types of waste from different projects.
It’s compact enough for areas with restricted access while still offering a practical waste solution for smaller jobs.
Driving back and forth to the local waste disposal site can be a hassle and expensive with rising fuel costs. Fly-tipping isn’t just illegal—it harms the environment, disrupts communities, and leads to costly clean-up efforts funded by taxpayers. Gary Lodge Skip Hire offers a simple, legal, and efficient solution for household waste removal across Doncaster and Rotherham.
FAQ’s
Gary Lodge Skip Hire provides skip hire services across Doncaster and Rotherham, accepting a wide range of waste types, including household rubbish, garden debris, construction materials, wood, and metal. However, UK waste disposal regulations mean certain restrictions apply. For example, due to weight limitations, only a limited amount of soil can be loaded into skips.
Items such as mattresses, electrical appliances, fridge/freezers, tyres, and upholstered furniture are not permitted in general skips, following strict environmental guidelines introduced in 2023. To help meet these regulations, we offer specialized skips for materials like plasterboard, wood, glass, and metal. For advice on restricted items or choosing the best skip for your needs, get in touch with our team.
Our skips are suitable for most types of waste, including:
- General household waste
- Garden waste (soil, hedge trimmings, branches)
- Building waste (Rubble, wood, plasterboard (Not in Mixed Skips), tiles)
- Furniture and fixtures
- Domestic waste and light commercial waste
The size of skip you need depends on the type and amount of waste you’re disposing of. At Gary Lodge Skip Hire, we estimate skip capacities based on how many black bin bags they can hold, but it’s always a good idea to choose a larger size if you’re unsure—this avoids the inconvenience of needing a replacement skip.
For heavy materials such as soil, rubble, or bricks, please note that the maximum allowable size is 6 yards due to weight restrictions. For more details and guidance, refer to our skip size guide or contact us directly for advice.
Our standard hire period is 7 days, giving you plenty of time to fill your skip. If you need the skip for longer, we can arrange an extended hire period, but please note that additional charges may apply.
Yes, if your skip will be placed on public property, such as a road, a council permit is required. Don’t worry—Gary Lodge Skip Hire can handle the permit application for you. Permit regulations vary by council, so contact us for more details.
Certain items are not permitted in skips due to safety and environmental regulations, including:
- Mattresses
- Electrical appliances (TVs, microwaves, etc.)
- Fridge/freezers
- Tyres
- Upholstered furniture (with certain exceptions under recent regulations)
- Batteries
- Asbestos
- Paints, solvents, and chemicals
- Plasterboard (in mixed skips)
If you need to dispose of restricted items, let us know—we may be able to provide a specialized waste skip.
Yes! We offer skips for specific waste types, including plasterboard, metal, wood, and glass. Contact us to discuss your needs, and we’ll recommend the right skip for your project.
The size you need depends on the type and volume of waste. If you’re unsure, it’s always better to choose a slightly larger skip to avoid the hassle of needing an exchange. Our team is happy to advise you based on your project requirements. Our Skip sizes are listed here on our What Size Skip Page
For safety and transport reasons, skips must not be overfilled. Waste should not exceed the top edge of the skip. If your skip is overloaded, we may not be able to collect it, and you may need to remove some of the waste.
Yes, just give us at least one full working day’s notice, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.