A skip delivered to the plot solves this in one go, as long as you pick the right size and know a few basic rules.
The Waste That Builds Up on a Farm or Stable
Most smallholders and stable owners deal with a similar mix of waste: broken fence panels and posts, old straw and bedding, feed bags and packaging, worn stable doors and gates, hedge off-cuts, and general yard clutter. Fence panels and stable doors are bulky rather than heavy, which makes them awkward for a car but easy for a skip.
Choosing the Right Skip Size
Clearaway’s skip range runs from a 2 yard mini skip up to a 16 yard builder’s skip, with roll-on roll-off containers for bigger jobs.
An 8 yard skip is the most popular choice for smallholders. It holds around 80 bin bags and up to 8 tonnes of general waste, enough for a fencing job or a full stable clear out. For smaller jobs, a 4 or 6 yard skip is usually enough. Skips over 6 yards cannot go on a public road, so they must sit on your own land, and skips over 8 yards cannot take heavy material like mud or hardcore.
| Job type | Best option | Capacity | Restriction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stable tidy up | 4 or 6 yard skip | 40 to 60 bags | Not on a public road |
| Fencing or gates | 8 yard skip | 80 bags, 8 tonnes | No mud or hardcore |
| Full yard clearance | 16 yard skip or RORO | 170 bags plus | May need extra access |
| Muck or hardcore | Grab hire | Up to 16 tonnes | No asbestos |
When Grab Hire Is Better Than a Skip
If you are clearing loose muck, soil, hardcore or rubble, grab hire is often quicker. A grab lorry lifts material straight from a pile on your land using a hydraulic arm, so you do not load it by hand. It carries up to 16 tonnes in one visit and loads and leaves the same day.
Bigger Clearances
For a full yard strip out, commercial skip hire offers larger skips and roll-on roll-off containers up to 40 yards.
Access on Rural Plots
Farm and stable sites are not always easy to reach, with long tracks, gates and soft ground to think about. Tell the driver about anything tricky, and pick a firm, level spot away from animals. Local skip hire in Great Wakering is used to these deliveries.
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Rules Worth Knowing
A skip on a road or verge needs a council permit, which usually takes around 10 days, so placing it on your own land is simpler. Certain items are never accepted, including asbestos, gas cylinders, batteries and tyres. Farm businesses also have a legal duty to handle waste responsibly, as explained in the government’s Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice.
Booking the Right Skip
Clearing a farm or stable plot does not need weeks of tip runs. Whether that is an 8 yard skip for fencing, grab hire for muck, or a larger commercial skip for a full clearance, the right choice gets the job done in one visit. Get in touch to talk through what needs clearing.
