Small Skip Hire: The Best Options for Home Renovation Waste

Cherry Hill Waste
3 days ago
4 min read

Tackling a home renovation project is exciting, but dealing with the waste it creates is often the part people look forward to the least. Whether you’re updating a bathroom, renovating a garden, or clearing out years of clutter, the rubbish can stack up far more quickly than expected. That’s where small skip hire becomes one of the most convenient, cost-effective and stress-free solutions available for domestic waste disposal.

At Cherry Hill Waste, we’ve supported DIY-enthusiasts, homeowners and tradespeople across Staffordshire for more than 40 years. Our mini skip hire options are designed specifically for small home renovation projects, giving you a simple way to manage waste without multiple trips to the local tip or clutter building up around your property.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through why small skip hire is so effective for DIY jobs, the sizes we offer, and how to make the booking and waste disposal process quick and hassle-free.

Why Small Skip Hire is Ideal for DIY Projects

When you’re renovating at home, convenience matters, instead of piling waste in the garden or making repeated journeys to a landfill site, hiring a small skip allows you to dispose of rubbish as you work.

No More Trips to the Tip

One of the biggest frustrations for homeowners is driving back and forth to the tip, especially when you’re in the middle of a kitchen removal or garden project. Queues, restrictions, and messy car boots all add unnecessary stress. A small skip removes that hassle. It sits on your driveway or outside your property, and you simply fill it as you go.

Safer, Cleaner Working Conditions

Loose waste can quickly make an area unsafe to work in. Nails, broken tiles, splintered wood and old plasterboard are all easier to manage when they go straight into a skip. A contained waste area also keeps children and pets safe.

Environmentally Friendly Waste Disposal

At Cherry Hill Waste, we recycle up to 90% of all the waste we collect, making our domestic skip hire one of the most eco-friendly options in the area. When you choose a skip company with strong recycling credentials, you help cut down unnecessary landfill use - and you don’t need to sort the waste yourself.

Cost-Effective for Small Renovation Jobs

Many people assume skip hire is only for big construction sites, but smaller skips are surprisingly affordable for domestic projects. For small-scale house clearance, garden tidy-ups or DIY renovations, hiring a mini skip saves both time and money by consolidating waste disposal into a single, efficient solution.

The Best Small Skip Sizes for Home Renovation Waste

Every renovation is different, which is why we offer a complete range of skip sizes. For household projects, we usually recommend our 2-yard, 3-yard and 4-yard skips. These offer the ideal balance of capacity, convenience and affordability.

2 Yard Skip - Perfect for Small Clear-Outs

Our smallest skip option is ideal for:

Bathroom or en-suite rip-outs
Small garden waste
Decluttering a single room

A 2-yard skip is compact enough to fit easily on most driveways, yet large enough to handle the waste created by smaller DIY tasks.

3 Yard Skip - Ideal for Moderate DIY Projects

If you're tackling a slightly larger job - such as removing carpets, clearing lofts or updating a small kitchen - our 3-yard skip gives you more space while still being easy to load and site. It’s a popular choice for homeowners who want convenience without committing to a bigger skip.

4 Yard Skip - Great for Small Renovations

Our 4-yard skip is one of the most versatile options for domestic waste disposal. It suits:

Kitchen and bathroom renovations
Medium garden makeovers
House clearance projects
Small-scale building work

If you’re unsure which skip to choose, the 4-yard size often provides the best flexibility.

Need Something Larger?

For bigger home renovations, we also offer 5-yard, 8-yard, 10-yard and 12-yard skips, as well as 40-yard roll-on roll-off skips for major construction. However, most residential customers find a 2-4 yard skip perfectly suitable for DIY projects.

What Can You Put in a Small Skip?

Small skips are ideal for most household waste. There are, however, some items that cannot be placed in any skip due to safety and environmental regulations.

If you’re unsure about any items, our team is always happy to advise before delivery.

How to Book Your Mini Skip Hire with Cherry Hill Waste

We aim to make skip hire as simple as possible. All you need to do is:

1. Choose Your Skip Size

Think about the scope of your project, the amount of waste you expect, and the space available on your property. Our team can help you decide if you’re unsure.

2. Select Your Delivery Location

Most homeowners place the skip on their driveway. If you need it on a public road, a skip permit is required. We can advise you on permits and the conditions involved.

3. Arrange Delivery

We deliver skips across Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire and the surrounding areas. We’ll agree on a delivery time that suits you and drop the skip exactly where you need it.

4. Fill the Skip Safely

Remember to load evenly and stick to the level-fill line. Overfilled skips cannot be collected for safety reasons.

5. Collection Is Arranged When You’re Finished

Once your project is complete, simply let us know and we’ll collect the skip promptly - with no extra fuss or waiting around.

Why Choose Cherry Hill Waste for Small Skip Hire?

With over 70 years of combined experience in the waste management industry, we’ve built a reputation for affordability, reliability and outstanding customer support.

When you hire a skip from us, you benefit from:

Competitive pricing across all skip sizes
Environmentally friendly waste processing - with 90% recycled
Fast delivery and prompt collection
Flexible hire periods (up to 3 weeks)
Support from a friendly, experienced team
A skip company that genuinely cares about responsible waste disposal

We work hard to make skip hire easy for homeowners - so you can focus on your renovation, not the rubbish.

Make Your Home Renovation Easier with Small Skip Hire

Whether you’re decluttering, renovating, or simply giving your home a much-needed refresh, small skip hire is the simplest way to manage your waste. With convenient sizes, fast delivery and eco-friendly disposal, Cherry Hill Waste makes domestic waste management straightforward from start to finish.