The 8 yard skip is often referred to as the 'builders skip. It has a large capacity which makes it ideal for for those bigger household and office reforms and garden or building projects.
60
BIN
BAGS.
10
STANDARD
TRAILERS
8 YARD SKIP
CAPACITY
8 cubic yards (6.1 cubic meters).
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 for those bigger household and office reforms and garden or building projects.
SKIP GUIDE SIZE
To make life easier for you we’ve included skip sizes in feet and meters, and made a comparison with the number of bags that would fit approximately.
| SKIP SIZE | CAPACITY | DIMENSIONS L x W x H (meters and feet) | Skip Details | iDEAL FOR | 2 YARD SKIP |
2 cubic yards (1.5 cubic meters). 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 the 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 yards 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 meters) 33 bin bags |
1.8m x 1.1m x 0.95m 5’11’’ x 4’0’’ x 3’2’’ |
Drop down yes | The 4 yard skips are our second smallest size skips available. These skips are suitable forsmall bathroom and kitchen refurbishments. 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 the 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 meters). 50 bin bags |
2.6m x 1.5m x 1.2m 8’6’’ x 5’0’’ x 4’0’’ |
Drop down yes | The 6 yard skip is one size down from our builders skipa and can be used for slightly larger household or office reforms, 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 load the skip appropriately. The 6 yard skips are suitable for all types of waste and takes up a standard car parking space. |
8 YARD SKIP |
8 cubic yards (6.1 cubic meters). 60 bin bags |
3.2m x 1.75m x 1.2m 10’6’’ x 5’9’’ x 4’0’’ |
Drop down yes | The 8 yard skip is often referred to as the 'builders skip'. It has a large capacity which makes it ideal for those bigger household and office reforms and garden or building projects. This type of skip is very popular and 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 meters). 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 meters) 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 meters) 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. Making 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 meters). 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 reforms |
40 YARD SKIP |
40 cubic yards (30.8 cubic meters). 400 bin bags |
6.3m x 2.4m x 2.75m | No door | The industrial 40 yard skip is the largest skips 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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