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Looking at two different company's web site
One says Builders Skip - 7- 8 cubic yards
Other just says Builders skip
Are builders skips more or less likely to be the same size ?
One says Builders Skip - 7- 8 cubic yards
Other just says Builders skip
Are builders skips more or less likely to be the same size ?
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this sort of vagueness is shockingly common and it really is a wonder that it is tolerated/allowed. Go to the likes of B&Q or Wickes and look for "Building sand", i.e. general purpose washed sand - you will find bags labelled "Large Bag". Ask the staff and they are almost guaranteed not to know how much the bags contain, there is no indication on them. You wouldn't buy potatoes on that basis, nor would that sort of labelling be allowed.
Your dimensions equate to 7.8 cubic yards, Baz.
That's about 6 cubic metres. The measurement is taken at "load level".
Roughly the actual top of the skip.
The load level is for dense, heavy material such as earth or hardcore.
With lighter, mixed waste, it's perfectly permissible to go higher, often using old doors as side risers.
Then, it's a matter of common sense. If it's piled up so high that it's unstable, then drivers often throw some of it off when they pick up.
That's about 6 cubic metres. The measurement is taken at "load level".
Roughly the actual top of the skip.
The load level is for dense, heavy material such as earth or hardcore.
With lighter, mixed waste, it's perfectly permissible to go higher, often using old doors as side risers.
Then, it's a matter of common sense. If it's piled up so high that it's unstable, then drivers often throw some of it off when they pick up.
You can put paint in a skip if its part of the deal with the skip hire. I specifically checked the summer before last because I had a skip for bathroom refurbishment and there was space left. I phoned the skip hire people and asked if there were any limitations and they said paint was fine in sealed containers. Basically anything that hadn't got a skull and crossbones on the container or wasn't special waste like asbestos. They are the biggest local company and very helpful, the lady was amazed that I bothered to ask and said that most people don't. My next doors either side and I had a space in the skip party which gave me considerable neighbour brownie points and a box of bonsai pots that one neighbour was going to skip!
