Rubble Removal in Cape Town: Skips for Bricks, Concrete and Tiles
Rubble removal in Cape Town with Darwin Skip Hire SA starts at R850 for a 2m³ skip. You fill it with bricks, concrete and tiles over 3 days. Collection and disposal are in the price. Rubble weighs about 1.5 tonnes per cubic metre, so it goes in the 2m³ and 3m³ skips. WhatsApp 064 582 1436 with the job and the street address.
2m³ mini skip fromR850all-in · 3 days on site · 4 sizes to 8m³skip hire prices
What counts as builders rubble
- Bricks, blocks and mortar
- Concrete, screed and plaster
- Wall and floor tiles
- Paving bricks and kerb stones
- Sand, soil and stones
- Broken sanitaryware: basins, toilets, baths
Rubble removal: picking the skip size by weight
Loose rubble weighs about 1.5 tonnes per cubic metre. A 2m³ skip of it weighs about 3 tonnes. A 3m³ skip of it weighs about 4.5 tonnes. Rubble fills a skip by weight long before volume. Pure rubble goes in the two smaller sizes.
| Job | Load | Skip |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom strip-out | Tiles, screed, sanitaryware | 2m³ |
| Floor or patio tiles lifted | Tiles, adhesive, screed | 2m³ or 3m³ |
| Garden wall section taken down | Bricks, mortar, plaster | 2m³ or 3m³ |
| Renovation mix | Rubble with boards, timber and ceilings | 6m³ |
| Light demolition waste | Ceiling boards, timber, cupboards | 8m³ |
Loading rubble so the truck can lift it
- Spread heavy pieces evenly instead of piling them at one end.
- Break slabs and large concrete pieces down to fit flat.
- Fill level with the rim and leave nothing on top.
- Keep asbestos, paint tins and chemicals out of the load.
Rubble skips on the street
Renovation materials often take up the driveway. The skip then goes on the verge or road. That spot needs the City's written permission before delivery day.
Driveway or road: the City rule
A driveway skip needs no City permit. A road, pavement or verge spot needs the City of Cape Town's written permission first, with an R712 admin fee for 2026/27.
Rubble jobs by delivery area: skip hire Northern Suburbs, skip hire Blouberg and skip hire Helderberg.
Rubble removal questions
Can soil and sand go in a rubble skip?
Yes. Soil, sand and stones count as heavy rubble. They go in a 2m³ or 3m³ skip and fill it by weight.
Is asbestos sheeting accepted with rubble?
No. Asbestos roof sheets, pipes and boards are refused in every skip. A registered asbestos contractor removes them under the Asbestos Abatement Regulations, 2020.
Does Darwin Skip Hire SA load the rubble?
No. The skip stays on site for 3 days and you load it. The truck then collects it and takes the rubble for disposal.
How heavy is a 2m³ skip of rubble?
About 3 tonnes. Loose rubble weighs roughly 1.5 tonnes per cubic metre.
Darwin Skip Hire SA · Cape Town: Northern Suburbs, Blouberg & Helderberg