6 yard skip hire
The 6 yard skip is one size down from our builders skip and can be used for slightly larger home/office renovations, and larger garden clear-outs.
Designed for use with a wheelbarrow, these skips have a drop-down door which enable easy use and filling. When booking, please note which way you would like the door to be facing so our drivers can place the skip appropriately. The 6 yard skips are suitable for all types of waste and take up a standard car parking space.
50
BIN
BAGS.
8
STANDARD
TRAILERS
6 YARD SKIP
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 home/office renovations, and larger garden clear-outs.
SKIP GUIDE SIZE
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.
| SKIP SIZE | CAPACITY | DIMENSIONS L x W x H (metres and feet) | Skip Details | iDEAL FOR | 2 YARD SKIP |
2 cubic yards (1.5 cubic metres). 16 bin bags |
1.5m x 1m x 0.75m 5’0’’ x 3’4’’ x 2’5’’ |
No door | The 2 yard skips are the smallest skips available for hire, ideal for small DIY jobs at home or in the office. This skip is suitable for all types of waste including garden waste such as soil and timber, building waste such as rubble, as well as commercial and industrial waste. The 2 yard skip takes up about half a car parking space so it will fit on a standard driveway easily. |
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4 YARD SKIP |
4 cubic yards (3 cubic metres) 33 bin bags |
1.8m x 1.1m x 0.95m 5’11’’ x 4’0’’ x 3’2’’ |
Drop-down door | 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. They can be used for all types of household and garden waste disposal, as well as commercial and industrial waste. These skips have a drop-down door, so using a wheelbarrow to deposit your waste is easy. Large enough to hold a single bed or small sofa, this skip fits on a standard driveway and takes up slightly less than a small car parking space |
6 YARD SKIP |
6 cubic yards (4 cubic metres). 50 bin bags |
2.6m x 1.5m x 1.2m 8’6’’ x 5’0’’ x 4’0’’ |
Drop-down door | The 6 yard skip is one size down from our builders skip and can be used for slightly larger home/office renovations and larger garden clear-outs. Designed for use with a wheelbarrow, these skips have a drop-down door which enable easy use and filling. When booking, please note which way you would like the door to be facing so our drivers can place the skip appropriately. The 6 yard skips are suitable for all types of waste and take up a standard car parking space. |
8 YARD SKIP |
8 cubic yards (6.1 cubic metres). 60 bin bags |
3.2m x 1.75m x 1.2m 10’6’’ x 5’9’’ x 4’0’’ |
Drop-down door | 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, as well as garden or building projects. This type of skip is very popular, is available with a drop-down door for easy use with a wheelbarrow and will fit on any standard driveway. Please remember when booking to indicate which way you would like the door to be facing so our drivers can load the skip appropriately. The 8 yard skip is suitable for all waste types including soil, rubble, commercial and industrial waste. |
10 YARD SKIP |
10 cubic yards
(7.6 cubic metres). 80 bin bags |
3.5m x 1.75m x 1.5m 12’0’’ x 5’9’’ x 4’11’’ |
No door | Our 10 yard skip is suitable for major projects such as house clearances or building work and refurbishments. The 10 yard skip is ideal for disposing of light, bulky materials and is not suitable for heavy waste items such as soil or rubble removal. The 8 yard skip is the largest skip size that should be used for heavy materials. |
12 YARD SKIP |
12 cubic yards (9.8 cubic metres) 100 bin bags |
3.7m x 1.75m x 1.7m 12’2’’ x 5’9’’ x 5’6’’ |
No door | The 12 yard skip is a popular skip size for industrial and commercial use. It is suitable for major projects and is ideal for the removal of lighter, bulky items. As with the 10 yard skip, it is not suitable for heavier waste items such as soil and rubble. The 8 yard skip is the largest skip size that should be used for heavy materials. |
14 YARD SKIP |
14 cubic yards (10.7 cubic metres) 120 bin bags |
4.1m x 1.8m x 1.75m 13’1’’ x 5’9’’ x 5’11’’ |
Lockable enclosed bins available | As with the smaller 10 and 12 yard skips, 14 yard skips are designed to hold lighter, bulky materials. These skips are ideal for big building projects and larger scale house clearances. These skips are not appropriate for heavy wastage such as earth or concrete. The 8 yard skip is the largest skip size that should be used for heavy materials. |
20 YARD SKIP |
20 cubic yards (15.3 cubic metres). 200 bin bags |
6.1m x 2.4m x 1.2m | No door | The industrial 20 yard skip is usually used for large construction projects and can hold a high volume of building waste. It is suitable for lighter bulky materials and also heavier waste such as stone and soil. It can be used for large domestic projects such as kitchen and bathroom remodels. |
40 YARD SKIP |
40 cubic yards (30.8 cubic metres). 400 bin bags |
6.3m x 2.4m x 2.75m | No door | The industrial 40 yard skip is the largest skip size available and is designed for industrial purposes. These skips hold a very high volume of waste and are suitable for clients who require onsite rubbish disposal. |
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skip for you?
How our skip hire service works Three simple steps to clearing away your rubbish
1. Choose your skip size and postcode
You'll get your quote instantly.
2. Fill in your booking details
Including special waste items to dispose of.
3. Pay online or by phone
No hidden credit card fees or VAT.
Other popular skip sizes We provide a full range of skips from 2 to 40 yards
2 YARD SKIP HIRE
The 2 yard skips are the smallest skips available for hire, ideal for small DIY jobs at home or in the office. This skip is suitable for all types of waste.
CAPACITY
2 cubic yards (1.5 cubic metres).
DIMENSIONS
1.5m x 1m x 0.75m | 5’0’’ x 3’4’’ x 2’5’’
4 YARD SKIP HIRE
The 4 yard skip are our second smallest size skip available. These skips are suitable for larger garden clear-outs or small bathroom and kitchen remodels.
CAPACITY
4 cubic yards (3 cubic metres).
DIMENSIONS
1.8m x 1.1m x 0.95m | 5’11’’ x 4’0’’ x 3’2’’
8 YARD SKIP HIRE
The 8 yard skip is often referred to as the 'builders skip'. It has a large capacity, ideal for those bigger home/office renovations, as well as garden or building projects.
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’’
Is a six-yard skip right for my project?
People who hire a six-yard skip are typically undergoing a fairly big home/office renovation or garden clear-out.
It’s small enough to fit on private property and can either be lifted over the fence into the garden (access permitting) or placed easily onto a standard driveway.
A six-yard skip is suitable for all types of waste that SunSkips accepts, including rubble, glass and concrete, and comes with a dropdown door so it’s easy to load up with a wheelbarrow.
How much can you get in a six-yard skip?
A six-yard skip can hold six cubic yards or around four cubic metres. You can fit 50 bin bags full of waste into a six-yard skip, or eight standard trailers worth.
This should be fine if you’re loading loose waste into a six-yard skip, but if you’re also throwing out large pieces of furniture, you might want to consider an eight-yard skip.
It’s more cost-effective to hire a larger skip than two smaller ones. Even if you think you’ll only go over by a little bit, the maximum fill line indicator must be respected as it would be against the law for one of our drivers to collect an overfilled skip.
Six-yard skip: Before you hire
It makes sense to do your homework before you hire a six-yard skip.
The first thing you’ll want to consider is where the skip will be delivered and if it’ll be kept on private or public land.
Although it’s one of our smaller skips, you’ll still need a permit if you’re planning to keep your six-yard skip on the public roads outside your premises. SunSkips can take care of this whole process on your behalf so you can focus on your project (£110 extra fee, including the fee from the local authority).
Once your skip hire has been confirmed, it’s important to make sure the area where it’s due to be dropped off is clear. It’s a good idea to move cars away from the drop-off spot as well to avoid accidents.
Also consider the most convenient orientation to load the skip so the driver can make sure the door is facing the right way when they lower it in.
How much is a six-yard skip to hire?
The cost of a six-yard skip for a one-week hire depends on where it’s being delivered to, but SunSkips is confident you won’t find a better price anywhere else.
Enter your postcode into our booking page and get your quote for a six-yard skip hire in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire today.
SunSkips hires six-yard skips out for seven days (extensions possible upon request).
Best company for hiring a six-yard skip
The best skip hire company is one that offers the most value for money and great customer service.
SunSkips is committed to helping the people of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire manage their waste in the most cost-effective and helpful way possible… but there’s more to it than that.
We also believe that managing waste is a huge responsibility that should only be taken by those with years of experience in the industry.
SunSkips has worked hard on its screening line to make sure that all the waste we manage is directed away from landfill as much as possible.
Avoid working with waste management firms that aren’t clear about how they dispose of your waste or can’t prove that they hold a valid waste carrier’s licence.
Our customers What they say about our skip hire service
Rob Dunlop
"All staff friendly and professional. I had a lot of soil to get rid of and this worked out cheaper and easier than a grab hire service - plus it was OK to mix soil with other waste..."
Maria King
"The skip arrived on time. Great value for money for the length of time we had it... gave us time to fill it and not rush. It was collected early on the day with no problems."
Damian Kelly
"Delivered promptly, no dramas. Have used SunSkips on a few occasions and will continue to use them."