Skip sizes

 

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Select a skip size that meets your needs for a 7 day period. Remember you can only fill the skip to the full-mark line on its side.

To make life easier for you, we’ve included skip sizes in feet and metres, and made a comparison with the approximate number of bags that would fit.

 
Bin bags 16

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Trailers 3

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2 YARD SKIP



Skip size guide

CAPACITY

2 cubic yards (1.5 cubic metres).

DIMENSIONS

1.5m x 1m x 0.75m | 5’0’’ x 3’4’’ x 2’5’’

IDEAL FOR

The 2 yard skips are the smallest skips available for hire, ideal for small DIY jobs at home or in the office.


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Bin bags 33

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Trailers 5

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4 YARD SKIP



Size guide

CAPACITY

4 cubic yards (3 cubic metres).

DIMENSIONS

1.8m x 1.1m x 0.95m | 5’11’’ x 4’0’’ x 3’2’’

IDEAL FOR

The 4 yard skips are our second smallest size skips available. These skips are suitable for larger garden clear-outs or small bathroom and kitchen remodels.


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Bin bags 50

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Trailers 8

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6 YARD SKIP



Size guide

CAPACITY

6 cubic yards (4 cubic metres).

DIMENSIONS

2.6m x 1.5m x 1.2m | 8’6’’ x 5’0’’ x 4’0’’

IDEAL FOR

The 6 yard skip is one size down from our builders skip and can be used for slightly larger household or office renovations, and larger garden clear-outs.


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Bin bags 55

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Trailers 8

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7 YARD SKIP



Size guide

CAPACITY

cubic yards (5.3 cubic metres).

DIMENSIONS

2.9m x 1.75m x 1.2m | 9’5’’ x 5’9’’ x 4’0’’

IDEAL FOR

The 7 yard skip offers extra space for bulkier waste without stepping up to a full builders skip. It’s ideal for kitchen refits, large garden clearances, and renovation projects that produce more waste than a standard 6 yard can handle.


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Bin bags 60

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Trailers 10

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8 YARD SKIP



Size guide

CAPACITY

8 cubic yards (6.1 cubic metres).

DIMENSIONS

3.2m x 1.75m x 1.2m | 10’6’’ x 5’9’’ x 4’0’’

IDEAL FOR

The 8 yard skip is often referred to as the 'builders skip'. It has a large capacity, which makes it ideal for those bigger home/office renovations and garden or building projects.


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Bin bags 80

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Trailers 13

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10 YARD SKIP



Size guide

CAPACITY

10 cubic yards (7.6 cubic metres).

DIMENSIONS

3.5m x 1.75m x 1.5m | 12’0’’ x 5’9’’ x 4’11’’

IDEAL FOR

Suitable for larger house clearance jobs. No heavy, inert soils or rubble.


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Bin bags 100

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Trailers 16

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12 YARD SKIP



Size guide

CAPACITY

12 cubic yards (9.8 cubic metres).

DIMENSIONS

3.7m x 1.75m x 1.7m | 12’2’’ x 5’9’’ x 5’6’’

IDEAL FOR

Suitable for larger house clearance jobs. No heavy, inert soils or rubble. Excellent choice for segregated wood, cardboard or light, bulky waste.


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Bin bags 120

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Trailers 18

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14 YARD SKIP



Size guide

CAPACITY

14 cubic yards (10.7 cubic metres)

DIMENSIONS

4.1m x 1.8m x 1.75m | 13’1’’ x 5’9’’ x 5’11’’

IDEAL FOR

As with the smaller 10 and 12 yard skips, 14 yard skips are designed to hold lighter, bulky materials.


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Bin bags 200

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Trailers 26

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20 YARD SKIP



Size guide

CAPACITY

20 cubic yards (15.3 cubic metres).

DIMENSIONS

6.1m x 2.4m x 1.2m

IDEAL FOR

It is suitable for lighter, bulky materials and also heavier waste such as stone and soil.


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Bin bags 400

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Trailers 52

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40 YARD SKIP



Size guide

CAPACITY

40 cubic yards (30.8 cubic metres).

DIMENSIONS

6.3m x 2.4m x 2.75m

IDEAL FOR

These skips hold a very high volume of waste and are suitable for clients who require onsite rubbish disposal.


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Skip lorry sizes

To help you prepare for your delivery and collection, it's important to know the size of the vehicle that will be bringing your container. Factor in a safe working area of half a metre on all sides and an entry of at least three metres wide.

12-tonne skip lorry

Our 12-tonne skip lorries are used for delivering skips from 2-yards to 8-yards. These compact vehicles require a minimum width clearance of 8 feet (2.4 metres) and a height clearance of 10.4 feet (3.2 metres). Ensure your driveway or access point can accommodate these dimensions for smooth delivery and collection.

18-tonne skip lorry

Our 18-tonne skip lorries, used for delivering skips from 4-yards to 14-yards, need a clear width of at least 8.4 feet (2.6 meters) and a height clearance of 11.6 feet (3.5 meters). These vehicles have a greater payload capacity, so they're typically assigned for projects involving soil and rubble disposal. Prepare the site by ensuring a clear path and notifying neighbours to keep access routes free of obstructions.

RORO (Roll-On Roll-Off) Lorry

For heavy-duty waste removal, our RORO lorries are designed to deliver 20-yard and 40-yard skips. These large vehicles require a width clearance of 8.5 feet (2.6 meters) and a height clearance of 12.6 feet (3.8 meters), along with ample space for manoeuvring. Ensure your site can handle these dimensions to facilitate the safe and efficient delivery and collection of your skip.

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