Skips & Containers

Our skip & container hire service is simple - we deliver any size skip or container to any location (single or multiple sites) within the UK with the Acorn Waste guarantee of an audited, accredited service.

With a network of over 1,000 local service providers you can rest assured that the highest levels of legislative compliance will be met with no compromise on cost.

Our strong partnerships enable us to offer an unrivaled service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Wherever you are, whenever you need it – we are here to help.

Our knowledgeable customer service team will advise the most cost-effective solutions, with unparalleled levels of compliance

Skip and RORO container offer:

  • Sizes ranging from 2 to 40 cubic yards.
  • 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
  • Guaranteed to meet all duty of care obligations.
  • On road or off road.

Open Skip

Capacity (cubic yards) Height Length Width
4 3' 5" (1.04m) 6' 5" (1.96m) 5' 5" (1.65m)
Is suitable for larger house clearances and renovations.
6 4' 0" (1.22m) 8' 6" (2.59m) 4' 3" (1.30m)
Suitable for builders waste and heavy waste.
8 4' 0" (1.22m) 12' 6" (3.66m) 5' 0" (1.52m)
Is the largest skip suitable for heavy wastes.
12 6' 0" (1.83m) 12' 0" (3.66m) 6' 0" (1.83m)
14 6' 7" (2.00m) 11' 4" (3.45m) 6' 7" (2.00m)
16 7' 3" (2.21m) 16' 1" (5.13m) 7' 3" (2.21m)
Is ideal for light bulky material from shop refitting.

Roll On - Roll Off Container

Capacity (cubic yards) Height Length Width
15 8' 0" (2.44m) 19' 0" (5.79m) 4' 0" (1.22m)
20 4' 0" (1.22m) 20' 0" (6.10m) 8' 0" (2.44m)
Are suitable for large amounts heavy materials, particularly soil & hardcore.
35 7' 11" (2.41m) 20' 8" (6.30m) 7' 10" (2.44m)
40 8' 11" (2.72m) 20' 8" (6.30m) 7' 10" (2.44m)
The 35 - 40 yd roll-on-off containers are suitable for larger amounts of light bulky waste from refitting.

Enclosed Skip

Enclosed/Lockable Skips - Specification - These skips are available in varying sizes. They are generally used for ensuring security on vulnerable sites, where the potential to start fires in the skips may be a problem, or for holding contaminated waste.

Euro or Wheelie Bins

Capacity (litres) Height (mm) Width (mm) Depth (mm) Weight (kg) Max Load (kg)
240 1070 585 740 16 120
360 1090 600 880 23 160
660 1340 1220 950 - 650
1100 1300 1220 1070 65 450

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John Lewis Oxford Street Phase 3

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By using Acorn Waste on this project not only was a 100% recycle rate achieved but an overall saving of 7% was saved against the original waste element of the tender due to our tight control at site level and using best practice on site waste disposal.

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