What Size Skip Do I Need? | Skip Size Guide
Helping You Choose The Exact Skip You Need
We understand that hiring a domestic skip can be a daunting process, particularly if it’s your first time. That is why we provide a detailed breakdown of the range of affordable skips we offer. This information will help to guide you in making the right decision regarding your skip hire. Choosing the wrong skip can be a costly and awkward mistake - whether too small or too big - and so it is important that you choose a skip suitable for your needs.
Our skip hire guide is tailored to provide you with detailed information but, if you have more questions, call our customer service team on 01908 104599
who will be happy to help.
Skip Type | Length | Width | Height | Number of Bin Bags | Ideal For |
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4 yard | 8.3 feet | 5.3 feet | 2.9 feet | 30-40 | Kitchen/Bathroom Refits Small Home Clearance Small Home Clearance Small Gardening Jobs |
6 yard | 9.3 feet | 5.5 feet | 4 feet | 50-60 | Brick/Soil Waste Small Gardening Jobs Standard Home Clearance House Renovation |
8 yard | 11.2 feet | 5.4 feet | 4.3 feet | 60-80 | Brick/Soil Waste Small Gardening Jobs Standard Home Clearance House Renovation |
8 yard (enclosed) | 9.9 feet | 5.2 feet | 4.9 feet | 60-70 | Brick/Soil Waste Small Gardening Jobs Standard Home Clearance House Renovation |
10 yard | 12 feet | 6 feet | 5 feet | 70-90 | Shop Fitting Large House Clearance House Renovation Gardening Jobs |
12 yard | 13.2 feet | 5.4 feet | 5.5 feet | 100-120 | Shop Fitting Construction Waste Large House Clearance House Renovation Small Construction Jobs |
12 yard (enclosed) | 12.5 feet | 5.2 feet | 5.2 feet | 100-120 | Shop Fitting Construction Waste Large House Clearance House Renovation |
16 yard | 14.2 feet | 5.3 feet | 6.8 feet | 120-140 | Shop Fitting Construction Waste House Renovation Construction Jobs |
16 yard (enclosed) | 13.9 feet | 5.5 feet | 6.6 feet | 140-160 | Shop Fitting Construction Waste Large House Clearance House Renovation Construction Jobs |
20 yard | 20 feet | 7.9 feet | 4.3 feet | 150-200 | Demolition Waste Shop Fitting Construction Waste Large House Clearance Large House Renovation Large Construction Jobs |
40 yard | 20 feet | 7.9 feet | 8.2 feet | 200-450 | Industrial Waste Demolition Waste Shop Fitting Construction Waste Full Renovations Large Construction Jobs |