Quick answer
- Smaller, fast jobs (1–3 cubic yards; a few bulky items, bagged rubble, timber off-cuts): Man & Van is usually cheaper and quicker because labour is included and you only pay for what we load.
- Longer projects where waste builds up over days and you’ve got off-road space: a skip can make sense for on-going disposal—provided you don’t need a road permit.
How much space is your waste?
| Rough volume | Typical example | Best value option |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 yd³ | Old bathroom suite, a few bags of rubble/tiles | Man & Van (you pay only for what we take; labour included) |
| 3–4 yd³ | Small kitchen rip-out, timber & packaging | Man & Van or 4-yd “midi” skip (depends on labour/access) |
| 6–8 yd³ | Multiple rooms, steady waste over a week | Skip (if you have driveway space & no permit needed) |
Cost factors to consider
- Labour – Our Man & Van service includes lifting/loading. With a skip, you load it yourself (or pay extra help).
- Permits – On-road skips usually need a council permit and sometimes safety lights/cones, adding cost and admin. Driveway skips avoid permits.
- Access & parking – Tight streets, flats or limited parking favour Man & Van; we arrive, load and go.
- Project duration – If waste accumulates over several days, a skip can suit—otherwise a single uplift is often cheaper.
- Waste type – Heavy waste (soil, rubble) can limit skip size to 6–8 yd “builder’s” due to weight. We can collect bagged rubble/soil—just tell us volume/weight.
Skip sizes (for context)
- 2–3 yd “mini” – small DIY jobs
- 4 yd “midi” – bathrooms/smaller kitchens
- 6 yd “builder’s” – heavier waste; common choice
- 8 yd “builder’s” – larger clearances (level load only)
Note: many councils/skip firms restrict plasterboard and heavy inert loads. Keep plasterboard separate from mixed waste for compliance.
What LSI takes for builder’s/renovation waste
- Rubble, bricks, concrete, tiles, soil (bagged where possible)
- Timber, doors, skirting, kitchen carcasses, worktops
- Sanitaryware (toilets, sinks, baths), radiators (drained)
- Packaging, cardboard, plastics, insulation off-cuts
Items we can’t take
We cannot collect asbestos, gas cylinders, fuels/oils, paints/solvents, clinical/biological waste, explosives/fireworks or other hazardous materials. Unsure? Ask us for advice.
Man & Van vs Skip: side-by-side
| Criteria | LSI Man & Van | Skip Hire |
|---|---|---|
| Up-front cost | Pay for what we load; no permit fees | Fixed skip price; permit may add cost |
| Labour | Included (we do the lifting) | Self-load or hire help |
| Speed | Same-day clear and gone | Skip sits for days; separate collection |
| Space/permits | No on-road permit needed | Driveway ideal; road permit often required |
| Best for | Small/medium loads, access-restricted streets, quick turnarounds | On-going projects with space for a skip |
How our pricing works (no surprises)
Send us photos, your pickup postcode and any access notes (stairs/parking). We reply with a fixed, all-in quote before we load. Waste Transfer Note issued on every job.
Booking in 3 steps
- Message photos + postcode + preferred date/time.
- Approve our fixed quote and time slot (evenings/weekends available).
- We load, tidy and provide your Waste Transfer Note.
Service area
Based in Bathgate, we cover West Lothian and the Glasgow–Edinburgh corridor (Livingston, Linlithgow, Broxburn, Whitburn, Armadale, Falkirk, Grangemouth, Cumbernauld, Airdrie, Coatbridge, Motherwell, Hamilton, Uddingston, Stepps and more).
Not sure which option is cheapest for your job?
Send a couple of photos and we’ll advise the lowest-cost route. Call/WhatsApp 07561 138531 or email lsi.wastesolutions1@gmail.com. Open 24/7. Licensed carrier WCR/R/3015884.
