Skip Sizes

Skips come in a range of sizes, dimensions and shapes, with a selection different accessories available. Choosing the right size and type of skip for your requirements can save you time and money. Our helpful skip sizes guide will ensure that you choose the right skip for your requirements.

Skip Hire Sizes throughout the UK

One of the reasons that skips are so popular in the UK is the array of sizes available. Having a large selection of shapes and dimensions ensures that skips are a suitable waste removal solution for any number of jobs, from small DIY home improvements to large industrial projects. We can provide all available skip sizes, ranging from 2-yard mini skips right through to a 40-yard roll-on roll-off skip.

There are 6 common skip categories, which are determined by size and shape: Mini Skips, Midi Skips, Builders Skips, Maxi Skips, Roll-on Roll-off Skips and Lockable Skips.

2 Yard Skip Hire

The smallest skips available are 2 Yard Skips.

3 Yard Skip Hire

The versatile and useful 3 Yard Mini Skips.

4 Yard Skip Hire

The Popular 4 Yard Midi Skips.

5 Yard Skip Hire

The Adaptable 5 Yard Midi Skips.

6 Yard Skip Hire

The All-Rounder 6 Yard Maxi Skips.

8 Yard Skip Hire

The Suitable 8 Yard Maxi Skips.

10 Yard Skip Hire

The Practical 10 Yard Maxi Skips.

12 Yard Skip Hire

The Favourable 12 Yard Maxi Skips.

14 Yard Skip Hire

The Handy 14 Yard Maxi Skips.

16 Yard Skip Hire

The Effective 16 Yard Maxi Skips.

18 Yard Skip Hire

The Large 18 Yard Maxi Skips.

20 Yard Skip Hire

The Popular 20 Yard Roll-on Roll-off Skips.

25 Yard Skip Hire

The Large 25 Yard Roll-on Roll-off Skips.

30 Yard Skip Hire

The Very Large 30 Yard Roll-on Roll-off Skips.

40 Yard Skip Hire

The Extra Large 40 Yard  Roll-on Roll-off Skips.

Lockable Skip Hire

The Secure Lockable Skips.

How much waste can each skip hold?

To help you pick the right skip for your waste, we have put together a helpful infographic. The infographic will give you a better understanding of the size of each skip, as well as estimates of how many black bin bags will fit inside.

What else do I need to know about skip sizing?

Consider Your Waste

Before deciding on what skip size you will need, it is a good idea to look at what waste you will be producing. When calculating how much waste you will need to throw into your skip, it is important to remember that not all waste can go in a skip, such as hazardous and dangerous items (including asbestos that requires specialist removal), as well as many electrical. There are other disposal options available for these items, and your local council can advise you of local services. You can also reduce your waste by recycling or selling some of your waste, such as old furniture or timber. Once you have determined how much waste you have to throw in your skip, it is time to select the correct skip size for your waste.

Do You Need Extras?

Once you have decided on what size skip you will require, you can consider any additional extras you may require. If you will be placing a skip on council land, many councils require cones and lighting for the skips exterior, to ensure it is visible to road users. If you will be producing plasterboard waste, you will need a plasterboard bag to keep it separated from the mixed waste. If security is likely to be an issue, you can use a skip cover, or even upgrade to a secure lockable skip.

What does ‘Yard’ mean when talking about skips?

The measurement of ‘Yard’ is commonly used to describe the size of a skip, and as skip is 3-dimensional, the yards are cubed. For example, a 4 yard skip will actually be 4 yards³.  The information above provides a better understanding of the skip dimensions and how much waste each size can hold.

Please note, sizes, load capacity and measurements are approximate, and different skip hire companies may have varying sizes.

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