Skip Hire & Rubbish Removal Richmond

Electrical Equipment and Appliances

You cannot put electrical equipment or appliances, such as TVs, freezers, microwaves, computers or fridges, in our skips. These WEEE items contain hazardous components as well as valuable materials that can be recovered and recycled, so they should be taken to a certified recycling centre.

Large Batteries

Large batteries, such as car batteries, contain lead, acid and other hazardous substances that can leak and cause fires or pollution. For this reason, our Richmond skip hire service doesn't accept them - take them to a specialist collection point or a household waste recycling centre.

Gas Cylinders

Gas cylinders cannot be placed in a standard skip. Even empty cylinders may still contain residual gas that can leak, explode or start a fire during transport or processing. Return them to the supplier or take them to a designated collection point.

Medical Waste

Items like syringes, sharps and used bandages may be contaminated with biological materials that can spread infections and diseases. Medical waste is strictly regulated and must be handled by certified clinical waste specialists, not skip hire companies - use a pharmacy sharps return scheme or a licensed contractor.

Asbestos

Although the use of asbestos in construction is now banned in the UK, it is still present in many older buildings. It is a highly hazardous material that must always be handled by a licensed contractor. B&K does not collect asbestos, so if your construction waste contains it, you cannot use our skip hire service in Richmond for its removal.

Tyres

Discarded tyres are harmful to the environment, pose a fire risk and are difficult to process. To keep them out of landfill, they must go through approved recycling routes rather than our skips. Many tyre retailers and garages will take old tyres, or you can use a registered tyre recycling facility.

Fuel, Solvents, and Paints

Flammable liquid chemicals can combust, explode or leak into the ground and water, causing serious harm to the environment and to people who come into contact with them. They are not permitted in our skips - take them to a household waste recycling centre or a licensed hazardous waste disposal site.

8 YARD SKIP

Capacity: approx. 6 m³ (around 60-70 standard bin bags)

Max load: up to 8 tonnes

Best for: domestic clear-outs, garden clearances, smaller construction projects and heavy waste such as soil and rubble.

Our most affordable option, in a size that fits comfortably on most driveways.

12 YARD SKIP

Capacity: approx. 9 m³ (around 80-100 standard bin bags)

Max load: up to 7 tonnes

Best for: medium-sized projects and bulky items, especially popular with businesses and builders.

Generous capacity for lighter, bulky waste - choose the 8-yard for soil or hardcore.

16 YARD SKIP

Capacity: approx. 12 m³ (around 120-130 standard bin bags)

Max load: up to 7 tonnes

Best for: large-scale clearances from construction sites and full property renovations generating light, bulky waste.

Our largest option - an efficient solution that reduces the need for multiple hires.

Choose Skip Hire when...

• You have a large or multi-day project, such as a renovation or building work.
• You want to load waste at your own pace, over up to 14 days.
• You have space for a skip - a driveway, or a public road where we can arrange a permit.
• You are clearing heavier waste such as soil, rubble or construction materials.

Choose Rubbish Removal when...

• Access is limited - no driveway, a skip lorry can't fit, or a permit is not possible.
• You need a one-off, same-day clearance rather than an ongoing skip.
• Our cage van handles it: 1 tonne loading capacity, or up to 5 tonnes with the large cage.
• It is a wait-and-load service - your waste is loaded within a standard 30-minute window, so please have it ready and accessible.