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Welcome to Colson Skips, your number one local Skip Hire company in the East Midlands. We have a wide range of Skip sizes available for hire that can be delivered & collected at your convenience. All at Colson’s competitive prices!
Skip Range
No matter the size of your project, here at Colson Skips we’ve got a Skip to match. From simple home clear-outs to demanding commercial jobs, our range helps you manage waste efficiently & keep everything moving without disruption.
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Which Skip size is best?
The Skip size you require will depend entirely on how much waste you have to clear. For our residential customers sizes range from 2yd³ to 40yd³; our smallest fitting up to 35 black bin bags*
At the other end of the scale, our largest 40yd³ roll-on roll-off skips can typically fit up to 400 full bin bags! These are usually used for large industrial & commercial purposes, such as on construction sites. Still unsure what size you need? Give us a call & our friendly team will be more than happy to help you out – Or, take a look at our skip hire page to find out more!
Your Local Professionals
No room in your garden for a skip? For those in need of something that takes up a little less space, how about one of our hugely popular ‘Big Red Skip Bags‘? They’re perfect for those smaller residential jobs in Nottingham & Derbyshire.
All of the waste collected by Colson Skips across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire & Leicester is sorted and segregated by our team for recycling. We hate seeing waste go to landfills, which is why we aim to recycle up to 90% of the waste we collect from our skips! With Colson Skips, you can rest assured that you are disposing of your waste in an environmentally conscious way. Click here and order your skip in Nottinghamshire online now.
As a family-run enterprise with years of experience in the waste management industry, we are extremely proud of the reputation we have earned – one of a friendly & reliable local business in Nottinghamshire and its environs. Whether your project is large, small, commercial or residential, we have the ideal waste solution for you! Our skip hire services cover Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and surrounding areas.
Call 01773 765 720 to speak to Team Colson or order an Online Skip Hire now.
Size Guide
Looking for a reliable Skip size guide? We’ve got you covered!
Looking for a Skip size guide?
We’ve got you covered!
2yd³ (Cubic Yard) Skip
L. 1.2m | W. 1m | H. 0.9m
The smallest skip we stock, the ‘2 yard’ can hold up to around 25-30* black bin bags of waste, making this unit ideal for domestic usecases.
- Personal-use
- Small jobs
- Low-profile
4yd³ (Cubic Yard) Skip
L. 1.8m | W. 1.2m | H. 0.9m
The second of our mini skips, the 4yd³ doubles capacity on the 2yd³, ideal for smaller jobs & capable of holding around 35 bin bags.
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Agile
8yd³ (Cubic Yard) Skip
L. 3.6m | W. 1.8m | H. 1.2m
Our most popular container for commercial & personal-use, the 8yd³ has enough capacity for holding up to 70* black bin bags of rubbish.
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Medium-size
12yd³ (Cubic Yard) Skip
L. 3.7 m | W. 1.8m | H. 1.8m
The 12yd³ is popular with our commercial clients, with space for up to 110* black bin bags & useful for clearing light bulky waste items
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Large
20yd³ (Cubic Yard) Skip
L. 6.1 m | W. 2.4m | H. 1.5m
The 20yd³ is a bulk container ideal for general waste, mixed recycling, heavy waste & building waste, with capacity for 120+* bin bags.
- Commercial
- Building Waste
- Bulk
30yd³ (Cubic Yard) Skip
L. 6.1 m | W. 2.4m | H. 2m
Perfect for large-scale waste disposal, the 30yd³ is ready for house clearances, bulk loads & light building waste, with room for 130+* bin bags.
- Commercial
- Wood, Metal, Plastic & more
40yd³ (Cubic Yard) Skip
L. 6.1 m | W. 2.4m | H. 2.6m
The largest of our waste containers, the 40yd³ is ideal for bulk clearances, garden waste & light building waste, with capacity for 135+* bin bags.
- Commercial
- Wood, Metal, Plastic & more
*Please note: Volume/capacity is estimate & may vary
At Colson Skips, we’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve been asked “how much waste can fit in my skip?” so we’ve put together the above quick Skip reference guide for you to use to see which size Skip will suit your project!
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FAQs
Colson Transport is a leading East Midlands waste management and transport company, providing sustainable waste solutions, recycling services, specialist vehicle hire, and site support to individuals, contractors, businesses, and local authorities. With years of industry experience and a modern, diverse fleet, we deliver reliable, compliant, and environmentally responsible services across Nottingham, Derby, and the surrounding regions.
We’re based in the East Midlands, serving Nottingham, Derby, and surrounding areas. Many of our services, such as low loader hire, tanker hire, and truck exports, extend across the UK.
We manage domestic, commercial, and industrial waste, including general waste, construction waste, aggregates, wood, soil, hardcore, and confidential waste.
Yes, we offer a full skip hire service across Nottingham, Derby, and nearby areas, with a range of sizes to suit both residential and commercial projects.
Yes, we strive to provide quality vehicles and parts at competitive prices to ensure value for our customers.
Absolutely. Our grab hire services are ideal for muck away, site clearance, and bulk waste removal across the East Midlands.
Yes. We supply aggregates, gravel, stone, hardcore, concrete, traditional screed & liquid screed; all deliverable directly to your site.
We provide comprehensive recycling solutions, including commercial waste disposal, confidential waste shredding, vehicle scrapping, and waste site compliance audits.
Yes. Our emergency waste clean-up service is available for urgent site clearances, spillages, and environmental hazards.
