What size of skip do I need? We can provide you with any size skip that you require, but if you haven''t hired a skip before, you may wonder what size you need.
Our guide below lists the various skip sizes that we hire, along with description, size and typical jobs that would use a skip that size.
If in doubt, just give us a call and we can advise the best option!
| Capacity | Height | Length | Width | |||||
| Cu Mtrs | Cu Yards | Mtrs | Ft | Mtrs | Ft | Mtrs | Ft | |
| 6 yard skip | 4.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 4' | 2.6 | 8'6" | 1.52 | 5' |
| 8 yard skip | 6.1 | 8 | 1.2 | 4' | 3.66 | 12' | 1.68 | 5'6" |
| 10 yard skip (builders) | 7.6 | 10 | 1.5 | 4'11" | 3.74 | 12'3" | 1.78 | 5'10" |
| 12 yard skip | 9.2 | 12 | 1.6 | 5'11" | 4.10 | 13'5" | 1.75 | 5'9" |
| 16 yard skip | 12.2 | 14 | 2.0 | 6'7" | 4.30 | 14'1" | 1.75 | 5'9" |
| 18 yard container | 13.8 | 18 | 2.4 | 7'9" | 3.96 | 13 | 2.4 | 7'9" |
| 20 yard container | 15.3 | 20 | 1.85 | 6'1" | 4.57 | 15 | 2.4 | 7'9" |
| 6 yard skip» 65 Black bin bags | 8 yard skip» 80 Black bin bags |
| 10 yard skip» 100 Black bin bags | 12 yard skip» 120 Black bin bags |
| 14 yard skip» 145 Black bin bags | 16 yard skip» 170 Black bin bags |
| 18 yard skip» 195 Black bin bags | 20 yard skip» 220 Black bin bags |
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6 yard skip» most popular skip used in building trade |
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8 yard / 10 yard skip» bigger house projects - loft conversions etc |
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12 yard / 14 yard / 16 yard / 18 yard / 20 yard skips» large clearance, light bulky waste, e.g. office and house clearances |
We also supply Crane tested skips and Enclosed skips; please contact office for details.
Weight limits: Skips might be big, but our trucks do have weight limits. Skips larger than 8 cu yards are not suitable for heavy waste (hardcore / soil etc).
