Hippobags are made from woven polypropylene which is a strong and waterproof product. You can cover the skip bag with a tarpaulin if you want to reduce water getting inside.

Hippo bags are collected via a hiab truck and you are not able to reuse the bags as the waste bag is craned into the truck. Waste King Waste Bags can re-used as we collect through our man and van service.

You can purchase a Hippobag on its own meaning just the bag and contact a company to clear the bag when you are ready. Alternatively, you can pay for a collection as you buy a Hippo bag on the Hippowaste website. If you buy a bag at a local DIY store you will only purchase the bag.

A Waste bag or Hippobag can cost more per cubic yard to clear waste although has many benefits.

You can keep the Hippobag if you require it for a long period of time. When the bag is full you can book your collection online or call the office. Collections are usually completed within 3 days.

Prices depend on the size of Hippobag you choose? Midibag at £189.99 Including VAT is the cheapest and smallest but excellent for heavier materials like soil and rubble. The most expensive bag is the Hipposkip at £299.99 Including VAT or the Megabag which is priced in the middle at £219.99 Including VAT. Alternatively, Waste King supply for different sizes that are more cost-effective

The cost per yard varies compared to the size of the Hippobag you have. For example, our 6-yard skip averages £205 + VAT which is £34.16+VAT per cubic yard. The Megabag is only 1.48 cubic yards and costs £183.33 +VAT which will mean you pay 122.22 per cubic yard which a huge amount compared to our skip hire

When using your Hippo Bag you can place a vast amount of items inside the bag. Alternatively other Bag providers can remove more restricted items

The company behind Hippo bags is Hippowaste and they have a large number of items that must not be placed inside the bags they collect. If you place any prohibited items, the bag will be rejected for collection and a wasted journey fee applied. You can use other independent companies like Waste King to clear the bag or order a waste bag direct.

Hippowaste supply 3 sizes we supply 4 Skip bags that are very similar to the bags Hippo Waste supplies. For example, we supply:

You can purchase Hippobag online at the Hippowaste website or many DIY stores like Homebase/ B&Q have the ability to buy in-store or online. Alternatively you can purchase a Waste King Skip Bag

Hippobag collects via a Hiab crane truck so you will need to place the bag within 4 metres of where the truck can park. Alternatively, Waste bags can be placed up to 10 metres or further away if required. There is an extra charge for Waste Bags over 10 metres from the parking.

Items like asbestos and clinical waste must be disposed from a licensed and trained provider. The disposal process is more specialist and requires different methods to dispose of the waste. Batteries although cannot be disposed of through the Hippobag.