REL Skip
The Rear End Loader Skip or REL Skip is primarily used in the UK for compressible wastes such as Cardboard and Residual Waste/Black Bag Waste. They are constructed of metal and remain at the waste producers' site, being emptied on site via a dedicated REL Lorry. This type of skip is distinct from the FEL Skip and Skips for Construction and Demolition Waste which are separately listed on WikiWaste.
Background
The Rear End Loader Skip or REL Skip is primarily used in the UK for compressible wastes such as Cardboard and Residual Waste/Black Bag Waste. They are constructed of metal and remain at the waste producers' site, being emptied on site via a dedicated REL Lorry. This type of skip is distinct from the FEL Skip and Skips for Construction and Demolition Waste which are separately listed on WikiWaste. The choice of whether to use an FEL Skip or REL Skip is often a function of the type of system that the waste collection company uses in a geographical area, and/or the space and accessibility on the waste producers' site. In addition, REL Skips generally are available in larger sizes. The step from a Wheelie Bin to a FEL Skip or REL Skip is a function of the amount and type of the waste to be handled, the space available, and the economics of several Wheelie Bins vs a single FEL Skip or REL Skip.
Skip Sizes
In the UK the size of an REL Skip is often referred to in cubic yards rather than cubic metres. There are five common sizes listed below. The information in the table is a compilation of data in the public domain[1] [2]. The maximum weight in an REL Skip can vary considerably according to the type of waste placed in it.
| Size (cubic yards) | Size (cubic metres) | Dimensions (m) | No. of Black Bags/Bin | Weight Range | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6.1 | 1.4m(H) x 3.25m(L) x 1.8m(W) | 80 | often used for Cardboard | |
| 10 | 7.6 | 1.52m(H) x 3.81m(L) x 1.8m(W) | 100 | often used for Cardboard | |
| 12 | 9.2 | 1.75m(H) x 3.85m(L) x 1.8m(W) | 120 | often used for Cardboard | |
| 14 | 10.7 | 1.85m(H) x 4.15m(L) x 1.8m(W) | 140 | often used for Cardboard, Residual Waste/Black Bag Waste and DMR materials | |
| 16 | 12.2 | 1.85m(H) x 4.65m(L) x 1.8m(W) | 160 | often used for Cardboard, Residual Waste/Black Bag Waste and DMR materials |