Concrete & Aggregate Removal

Fill to the top of the sides but not above them. More importantly, weight matters more than volume with dense materials. We set a maximum payload on every skip, typically around 1.5 to 2 tonnes for a 4-yard and up to 3 tonnes for a 6-yard on a concrete-only hire. If you are unsure, tell us roughly how much concrete you have in tonnes or cubic metres when you book and we will advise the right size and confirm the weight limit in writing.

Yes, if the skip sits on a public highway you need a skip permit from the local council. We apply for this on your behalf as part of the booking; the fee varies by council and is added to your order. If you have a driveway or private land to put the skip on, no permit is needed. We cover councils across Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and the Cotswolds, so just let us know your postcode and whether it is road or driveway.

You can mix concrete with other inert materials like bricks, tiles, hardcore and clean stone. What you should avoid is mixing it with soil that has a high organic or clay content, any tarmac that looks black and oily, plasterboard, wood, or general rubbish. Mixed or contaminated loads cannot go to the aggregate recycling facility and incur a higher disposal charge. If you have both inert and mixed waste, it is often cheaper to hire two smaller skips rather than one large one.

For most jobs generating more than about 5 or 6 tonnes of concrete or hardcore, yes. A grab lorry can carry 10 to 14 tonnes in a single run, loads directly from a heap with a hydraulic arm, and does not need a permit because it does not sit on the road. It is faster to turn around on busy sites and works well where access is tight. The trade-off is that you need enough space for the lorry to reach the material, and it is not suited to loading from inside a building. If you describe the job to us we can tell you which option works out cheaper.