Summer is prime time for garden transformations. Whether you’re building a patio, creating a vegetable patch, or overhauling your outdoor space, proper waste planning is essential.
Popular Summer Garden Projects
Patio Installation
Creating a new patio involves:
- Removing existing lawn or surface
- Excavating to required depth
- Laying hardcore and sand base
- Installing paving slabs
Typical waste: 2-4 tonnes of soil and turf for an average patio
Pond Construction
Digging a garden pond generates:
- Significant quantities of soil
- Turf and plant material
- Old landscaping features
Typical waste: 1-3 tonnes depending on pond size
Outbuilding Demolition
Removing an old shed or greenhouse produces:
- Wood and treated timber
- Glass (handled separately)
- Concrete base material
- Metal fixings and frames
Typical waste: 1-2 skip loads
Choosing the Right Skip
For garden projects involving heavy materials like soil and rubble:
- 4-yard skip – Holds approximately 4 tonnes
- 6-yard skip – Holds approximately 6 tonnes
- 8-yard skip – Popular choice for mixed garden waste
Remember: heavy waste skips have weight limits. Our Birmingham, Nottingham, and Manchester teams can advise on the best option.
Top Tips
- Order your skip before starting excavation
- Consider separate skips for green waste and rubble
- Check if soil can be reused elsewhere in your garden
Planning a garden project? Get a quote for your skip hire needs.