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Skip Size Guide UK

Skip Hire Team professionals made a complete Skip Size UK guide to find the ideal skip for your waste removal needs to make the hiring process easier for customers.

Welcome to our Skip Size Guide! Here, you’ll find detailed information on skip sizes we have across the UK, helping you choose the right option for your waste removal needs.

Customers are always confused about what skip size is perfect to rent. Before hiring a skip, you must know its size and dimensions, which really matter and affect the skip hire cost. Skip sizes also vary from supplier to supplier and are measured by internal volume in cubic yards.

Our Skip Size guide is perfect for finding the skip sizes for 4—to 12-cubic yard skips. It allows you to compare the sizes and book a skip online. With online booking, we will give you flat £5 discount.

4 Yard Skip Size

A 4 yard skip, known as a Midi Skip, is ideal for small projects.

4 Yard Skip Dimensions

Height: 1,220mm (4ft)
Length Top of Skip: 1,830mm (6ft)
Length Bottom: 1,220mm (4ft)
Width: 1,220mm (4ft)
Approx. Capacity: 30-40 bin bags

4 Yard Skip Used For

Small home renovations
Garden clearance, including soil, branches, plants, and landscaping
Garage or loft clean-outs Kitchen or bathroom remodels
Only suitable for small commercial projects, like shop refits or office clear-outs

4 Yard Skip Capacity

Approximately 30-40 black bin bags
Equivalent to about four cubic yards or three cubic meters

6 Yard Skip Size

A 6-yard skip is usually used for medium projects, such as household construction, DIY projects, and businesses, with ample space for businesses and shops to dispose of old furniture etc.

6 Yard Skip Dimensions

Height: 1,220mm (4ft)
Length Top of Skip: 3,048mm (10ft)
Length Bottom: 1,830mm (6ft)
Width: 1,524mm (5ft)
Approx. Capacity: 50-60 bin bags

6 Yard Skip Used For

Small home renovations
Garden clearance (soil, branches, plants, landscaping)
Garage or loft clean-outs
Kitchen or bathroom remodels Suitable for small commercial projects (shop refits, office clear-outs)

6 Yard Skip Capacity

Approximately 50-60 black bin bags
Equivalent to about six cubic yards or approximately 4.6 cubic meters

8 Yard Skip Size

8-Yard Skip Hire is typically used for large projects.

8-Yard Skip Dimensions

Height: 1200mm (4.0ft)
Length (Top): 3050mm (10.0ft)
Length (Bottom): 2450mm (8.0ft)
Width: 1700mm (5.6ft)
Approx. Capacity: 70-80 bin bags

8-Yard Skip Capacity

Approximately 70-80 black bin bags
Equivalent to about eight cubic yards or six cubic meters

8-Yard Skip Best For

Large Home Renovations: Ideal for full kitchen or bathroom remodels.
Extensive Garden Clearances: Great for clearing large amounts of garden waste, including soil, branches, and landscaping debris.
Major Cleanouts: Perfect for clearing out garages, attics, or entire properties, construction projects, office clear-outs, retail clearances

10 Yard Skip Size

A 10-yard skip is ideal for large household waste and large-scale commercial projects, which can hold up to 40 cubic yards.

10 Yard Skip Dimensions

Height: 1,200mm (4ft)
Length (Top): 3,050mm (10ft)
Length (Bottom): 2,400mm (8ft)
Width: 1,800mm (5.9ft)
Approx. Capacity: 100-120 bin bags

10 Yard Skip Best For

Major Home Renovations: Suitable for extensive renovations like complete kitchen or bathroom overhauls.
Large Garden Clearances: Ideal for substantial landscaping projects, including soil, branches, and debris removal, full property clearouts, and construction sites,

10 Yard Skip Capacity

Approximately 100-120 black bin bags
Equivalent to about 10 cubic yards or 7.6 cubic meters

12 Yard Skip Size

A 12-yard skip is suitable for large construction or demolition jobs, debris from major projects like kitchen or bathroom remodels, clearing out soil and plants, and handling heavy materials and waste.

12 Yard Skip Dimensions

Height: 1,500mm (5ft)
Length (Top): 3,660mm (12ft)
Length (Bottom): 2,500mm (8.2ft)
Width: 1,800mm (5.9ft)
Approx. Capacity: 120-140 bin bags

12 Yard Best For

Extensive Home Renovations: Ideal for major renovations, such as full house refurbishments.
Large-Scale Garden Clearances: Perfect for significant landscaping projects involving heavy debris removal, whole house clearouts, and construction and demolition.

12 Yard Skip Capacity

Approximately 120-140 black bin bags
Equivalent to about 12 cubic yards or 9.2 cubic meters

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