Whether you’re clearing your garden after a renovation, pruning back overgrown plants, or tackling a full landscaping project, it doesn’t take long to build up a pile of garden waste – grass cuttings, branches, soil, and hedge trimmings ready for disposal.
While some households rely on council green bins, these are often collected only once every two weeks and fill up quickly. For anyone tackling a full garden clearance or landscaping project, hiring a skip for garden waste is faster, cleaner, and far more convenient. It saves multiple car trips to the tip and ensures everything is recycled properly, with minimal environmental impact.
Here at Skip Hire Network, that’s exactly what we’re dedicated to providing. When you hire a garden waste skip from us, you’ll have plenty of skip sizes to choose from, ranging from 4 yards to our largest 16 yard skip, and we’re dedicated to making the entire process as easy and simple as possible. Plus, there are a couple more benefits too!
Green skip hire is the most environmentally friendly option
Efficiently disposing of our waste while minimising environmental impact is a constant struggle for many of us now. Thankfully it’s a relatively easy job when it comes to garden waste, provided you’ve carefully chosen a green skip hire firm!
Of course, there are lots of people who prefer to simply burn their garden waste, but it’s far from the most desirable option. Many local authorities in the UK simply won’t allow it, and even the ones who do set strict guidelines. There are hefty fines (up to £5,000!) if you get it wrong.
For example, you can’t burn domestic waste if it will cause pollution, or harm people’s health (certain types of garden waste can sometimes fall into this category). You can also be fined for lighting a fire if smoke reaches the road and puts traffic at risk.
And then there’s the biggest problem with garden fires – lots of waste simply won’t burn. Grass, soil, rubble and green foliage will all refuse to burn properly and will often emit thick smoke instead. What’s more, there are strict laws against using accelerants to try and make them burn.
When you take all that into account, using a backyard fire to get rid of your garden waste ends up involving a lot more effort and risk than it might seem at first. It’s one of the many reasons why it’s far safer and more environmentally friendly to use us, instead. With our in-house experience and expertise, we’re able to use our green skip hire service to recycle up to 100% of your garden waste, in line with environmental legislation.
Once collected, all green waste skips are taken to licensed recycling facilities. There, materials are sorted and shredded before being composted into nutrient-rich soil improvers or turned into biomass fuel. This process diverts thousands of tonnes of waste from landfill every year and helps the UK meet national recycling targets.
What can go in a garden skip
Most organic materials can go in your garden waste skip, including:
- Grass cuttings and leaves – ideal for composting after processing
- Hedge trimmings and branches – broken down for mulch or biomass
- Weeds, plants and flowers – safe to compost in bulk
Avoid placing stones, treated timber, plastic pots, or metal in your green waste skip. These belong in a general waste skip instead.
A green waste skip is the easiest way to dispose of large volumes
Depending on the job at hand, you may find that you might not always need to hire a skip, and that your green bin will do instead. However, most councils only collect garden and green waste once every two weeks, which means that if you’re relying solely on your green bin, clearing large amounts of waste might end up taking you quite a while.
So, while you can use your green bin for smaller amounts, if you’re going to try and dispose of larger volumes, it’s much easier to choose garden waste skip hire instead. It’s a much faster and more efficient alternative, allowing you to clear your garden waste in one go and get on with the job at hand – whether that’s tidying up your garden, doing a bit of landscaping, or making way for a conservatory, orangery, pond or summerhouse.
Our skips are delivered nationwide with flexible collection dates, and because we’re a licensed waste carrier, everything is handled safely from start to finish. Whether you’re pruning back for spring, relaying turf in summer, or tackling an autumn clear-up, a skip for garden waste keeps your outdoor space tidy without the hassle of repeated trips to the tip.
How much does it cost to hire a skip for garden waste?
The skip hire cost for garden waste skips will be strongly influenced by exactly how much garden waste you’ve got to move. Chances are, though, you’ll need something between a 4 yard skip to an 8 yard skip, which means you’ll be paying from around £160 to £240 depending on your area and hire length.
Larger projects can use a 12 or 16 yard skip for bulky waste like soil and branches, while smaller tidy-ups are best suited to a 4 yard mini skip. If your skip needs to be placed on a public road, you’ll also need a skip hire licence from your local council – typically £30–£60 – which we can arrange for you.
The price of skip hire depends on a lot of factors, but it’s also affected by exactly where you live in the country. While there’s not much you can do about that aspect, you’ll be pleased to know that there are a couple of things you can do to take the edge off the price of your skip hire:
- Choose a skip hire firm (like us!) with a wide range of skip sizes so you don’t go too big or small.
- Reduce the bulkiness of your garden waste before throwing it in your skip by chopping, snapping and folding any large items, then weighing them down with heavier waste. This will save space, enable you to hire a smaller skip, and help you avoid penalties for loading your skip too high.
- Some garden waste can be used as compost. Cut grass and dead leaves, for example, can be bagged up and made into mulch for next year’s plants.
- Logs can be sold. While homeowners in many parts of the country are required to use smokeless fuel, many people still have wood-burning fires or stoves. If you have large quantities of timber in your waste load, it’s worth seeing if you can find a buyer. A quick ad on a local community site – or even a sign in front of your house – will usually do the trick.
As an example, clearing a medium-sized back garden with a mix of soil and foliage usually fits neatly into a 6 yard skip, costing from £220 for a standard one-week hire. It’s quick, tidy, and saves you several trips to the local recycling centre.
Why choose Skip Hire Network
You can learn more about reasons to choose Skip Hire Network or get started immediately and get an instant skip hire quote by entering a couple of details on our homepage. It couldn’t be simpler!
Every skip we collect supports the Recycling Lives Charity, helping to fund community programmes across the UK. By choosing Skip Hire Network, you’re not only keeping your garden clean – you’re also contributing to a greener, more sustainable future.
For a fast, responsible and affordable way to clear your outdoor space, enter your postcode now to get a quote and book your green waste skip today.
