FEL Skip
The Front End Loader Bin or FEL Skip is primarily used in the UK compressible wastes such as Cardboard and Residual Waste. They are constructed of metal and remain at the waste producers' site, being emptied on site via a dedicated FEL Lorry. This type of skip is distinct from the REL Skip and Skips for Construction and Demolition Waste which are separately listed on WikiWaste.
Background
The Front End Loader Bin or FEL Skip is primarily used in the UK compressible wastes such as Cardboard and Residual Waste. They are constructed of metal and remain at the waste producers' site, being emptied on site via a dedicated FEL Lorry. This type of skip is distinct from the REL 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 FEL Skip is often referred to in cubic metres whereas a Skip is still often referred to in cubic yards (for example an 8 yard skip). There are three common sizes listed below. The information in the table is a compilation of data in the public domain and from Biffa's website[1]. The maximum weight in an FEL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 1.8m(H) x 1.7m(L) x 1.8m(W) | 48 to 60 | 165 to 320kg | often used for Cardboard |
| 8 | 6.1 | 2.0m(H) x 2.1m(L) x 1.8m(W) | 72 to 90 | 255 to 490kg | often used for Cardboard, Residual Waste/Black Bag Waste and DMR materials |
| 10 | 8 | 2.8m(H) x 2.4m(L) x 1.8m(W) | 94 to 120 | 330 to 640kg | often used for Cardboard, Residual Waste/Black Bag Waste and DMR materials |