Skip hire taken seriously
Abel skip hire take waste management seriously, we believe you shouldn’t need to be an expert in skips to hire one, so let us do all the hard work for you. Sit back, relax, and call us for free and friendly advice.
Abel skip hire will always give you all the information you need to get the job done. Clarity on costs and dependable delivery times with an exceptional support network are the values we believe in.
We offer an affordable and convenient selection of skips in various sizes, instantly available for delivery in and around Northampton. We aim to ease the burden of waste disposal with a price range to match.
Below you can have a look through our list of skip hire sizes to see which one suits you the best, if you’re unsure of the size you may need, we’re only a phone call away.

2YD skip hire dimensions:
2.6 ft high approx.
4 ft wide approx.
6 ft long Approx.
3YD skip hire dimensions:
3 ft high approx.
5 ft wide approx.
7 ft long Approx.
Our mini skips are perfect when dealing with small amounts of household or garden waste. Mini skip hire is typically fine when redecorating, doing minor building work or removing garden waste, such as turf, soil and felled trees.[/morphy_button]

4YD midi skip hire dimensions:
3.4 ft high approx.
5 ft wide approx.
9 ft long Approx.
Our 4YD skip is ideal for kitchen & bathroom refits. It’s equivalent to roughly 30/40 bags of domestic rubbish.[/morphy_button]

6YD maxi skip hire dimensions:
3.8 ft high approx.
5.6 ft wide approx.
10 ft long Approx.
Our maxi range of skips are perfect for house clearances or larger kitchen & bathroom refits[/morphy_button]

8YD maxi skip hire dimensions:
4.2 ft high approx.
5.6 ft wide approx.
11 ft long Approx.
Our 8YD maxi skip is perfect for more “bulky” waste and is our most popular skip for the construction industry. It’s typically called the builders skip and is primarily used for mixed waste from renovation works to new builds.[/morphy_button]

12YD maxi skip hire dimensions:
5.8 ft high approx.
5.8 ft wide approx.
12 ft long Approx.
Our 12YD maxi skip is another popular choice for builders completing larger construction work who require a larger skip.[/morphy_button]

14YD maxi skip hire dimensions:
6.9 ft high approx.
5.8 ft wide approx.
14.5 ft long Approx.
Our 14YD maxi skip is popular for big refurbishment projects due to its larger capacity, perfect for light waste.[/morphy_button]
All skips are available for domestic and commercial clients. This could include traditional household waste, garden clippings, landscaping work, DIY, builders and Commercial waste.
Trade and Contract accounts are also welcomed, please call 01604 632009 to discuss your requirements further.
Important information.
Permits & public paths
When hiring a skip, especially for your home, it may need to be placed on a public path, depending on where you live, an application for a skip permit maybe necessary. Abel skip hire can take care of arranging such permits for you. We can offer complete skip hire permit advice when needed, just call our dedicated support team for more information.
Skips on public roads
There are some considerations to take into account if your hired skip is kept on a public road.
- The longest side of the skip must run parallel to the edge of the road
- The skip must be kept as close to the road as possible
- There cannot be a road junction within 15 metres of where the skip will be
- The skip cannot obstruct your neighbours access roads or driveways
UK regulations
There are certain materials that you cannot put into a skip, things like Asbestos, Paint, Tyres, Gas Bottles, Fridges, Freezers, TV’s, Fluorescent Tubes, Light Bulbs and Vehicle Batteries are considered hazardous and need to be disposed of in specific ways. If you have any questions about what waste you can or cannot put into your skip, please contact us for advice on 01604 632009.