Skip Sizes
Small Skips
Mini Skip (2yd)
Robust enough to handle dense materials such as soil & rubble but most commonly used for garden clearances and house/shed clear-outs or spring cleans.
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 2yd³ | 1.53m³ |
| Length | 5′ | 1.53m |
| Width | 3’4″ | 1.03m |
| Height | 2’5″ | 0.74m |
| * all skips size are approximate | ||
Mini Skip (3yd)
Most commonly used for small DIY projects such as re-decorating, bathroom renovations or garden landscaping / clearances.
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 3yd³ | 2.29m³ |
| Length | 5'5" | 1.68m |
| Width | 3'6" | 1.10m |
| Height | 2’8″ | 0.85m |
| * all skips size are approximate | ||
Small Skip (4yd)
Perfect for small volume kitchen and bathroom re-fits or small renovation projects such as small wall demolitions or garden landscaping.
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 4yd³ | 3.06m³ |
| Length | 5'11" | 1.80m |
| Width | 4' | 1.22m |
| Height | 3’2″ | 0.96m |
| * all skips size are approximate | ||
Medium Skips
Builder's Skip (6yd)
One of our most common skip sizes - good for bulkier household waste and furniture, renovation and refurbishment projects, or larger amounts of soil & rubble and garden waste.
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 6yd³ | 4.06m³ |
| Length | 8’6″ | 2.60m |
| Width | 5′ | 1.52m |
| Height | 4′ | 1.22m |
| * all skips size are approximate | ||
Medium Builder's Skip (8yd)
This size skip is probably most suitable for projects which will generate the bulkiest of waste. Suitable for re-building or major refurbishments. Also perfect for large house and office clearances. This is the biggest skip that can be provided for soil & rubble waste.
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 8yd³ | 6.12m³ |
| Length | 10'6" | 3.2m |
| Width | 5'9" | 1.75m |
| Height | 4′ | 1.22m |
| * all skips size are approximate | ||
Large Builder's Skip (10yd)
Ideal for shopfitters and commercial use but also suitable for large kitchen and bathroom renovations and large house clearances where there's a lot of bulky items such as furniture.
Not suitable for soil and rubble.
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 10yd³ | 7.6m³ |
| Length | 12' | 3.5m |
| Width | 5'9" | 1.75m |
| Height | 4’11” | 1.5m |
| * all skips size are approximate | ||
Large Skips
Large Skip (12yd)
These skips are ideal for bulk rather than density. Ideal for warehouse or large office/house clearances. Also suitable for shopfitting projects and removal or big bulky items.
Not suitable for soil & rubble.
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 12yd³ | 9.8m³ |
| Length | 12'2" | 3.7m |
| Width | 5'9" | 1.75m |
| Height | 5’6″ | 1.68m |
| * all skips size are approximate | ||
Large Skip (14yd)
Great for large amounts of light construction waste such as wood, plastic, packaging etc so ideal for site clearances or very large house/warehouse clearances. Also ideal for large amounts of green waste and vegetation.
Not suitable for soil & rubble
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 14yd³ | 10.7m³ |
| Length | 13’5″ | 4.1m |
| Width | 5'9" | 1.75m |
| Height | 5’11” | 1.8m |
| * all skips size are approximate | ||
Extra Large Skip (16yd)
Often hired for light, bulky waste such as office and household furniture, fixtures & fittings, or shopfitting jobs. Also ideal for large amounts of light waste such as plastic, wood, packaging and greenery/vegetation.
Not suitable for soil & rubble.
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 16yd³ | 12.23m³ |
| Length | 14'1" | 4.3m |
| Width | 5’9″ | 1.75m |
| Height | 6’7″ | 2m |
| * all skips size are approximate | ||
