Skip Sizes Guide

Not sure what size skip you need? Our complete guide covers all 6 skip sizes with dimensions, capacity, and what they're best suited for.

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3 Yard Skip illustration
L: 6
W: 4
H: 2

3 Yard Skip

From £120 + VAT

The 3 Yard Skip holds approximately 30 bin bags or 12 wheelbarrows of waste. Ideal for kitchen clearances and similar projects.

Capacity

~30bin bags
12wheelbarrows

Ideal For:

  • Kitchen clearances
  • Larger garden waste
  • Small renovation projects
  • Office clearouts
4 Yard Midi Skip illustration
L: 6
W: 4
H: 3

4 Yard Midi Skip

From £140 + VAT

The 4 Yard Midi Skip holds approximately 40 bin bags or 16 wheelbarrows of waste. Ideal for bathroom & kitchen refits and similar projects.

Capacity

~40bin bags
16wheelbarrows

Ideal For:

  • Bathroom & kitchen refits
  • Large garden clearances
  • Medium home renovations
  • Shop refurbishments
6 Yard Skip illustration
L: 10
W: 5
H: 3

6 Yard Skip

From £180 + VAT

The 6 Yard Skip holds approximately 60 bin bags or 24 wheelbarrows of waste. Ideal for full house clearances and similar projects.

Capacity

~60bin bags
24wheelbarrows

Ideal For:

  • Full house clearances
  • Large renovation projects
  • Commercial clearouts
  • Heavy garden work
8 Yard Builder's Skip illustration
Most Popular
L: 12
W: 6
H: 4

8 Yard Builder's Skip

From £200 + VAT

The 8 Yard Builder's Skip holds approximately 80 bin bags or 32 wheelbarrows of waste. Ideal for large home renovations and similar projects.

Capacity

~80bin bags
32wheelbarrows

Ideal For:

  • Large home renovations
  • Kitchen/bathroom refits
  • Construction projects
  • Commercial waste
10 Yard Skip illustration
L: 12
W: 6
H: 5

10 Yard Skip

From £220 + VAT

The 10 Yard Skip holds approximately 100 bin bags or 40 wheelbarrows of waste. Ideal for major construction work and similar projects.

Capacity

~100bin bags
40wheelbarrows

Ideal For:

  • Major construction work
  • Large commercial clearouts
  • Bulky waste disposal
  • Industrial projects
12 Yard Skip illustration
L: 12
W: 6
H: 6

12 Yard Skip

From £300 + VAT

The 12 Yard Skip holds approximately 120 bin bags or 48 wheelbarrows of waste. Ideal for major building projects and similar projects.

Capacity

~120bin bags
48wheelbarrows

Ideal For:

  • Major building projects
  • Large-scale clearances
  • Industrial waste
  • Commercial developments

Skip Size Comparison

Skip SizeDimensionsCapacityBest ForPrice From
3 Yard
6 × 4 × 2~30 bagsKitchen clearances£120 + VATView
4 Yard Midi
6 × 4 × 3~40 bagsBathroom & kitchen refits£140 + VATView
6 Yard
10 × 5 × 3~60 bagsFull house clearances£180 + VATView
8 Yard Builder
Popular
12 × 6 × 4~80 bagsLarge home renovations£200 + VATView
10 Yard
12 × 6 × 5~100 bagsMajor construction work£220 + VATView
12 Yard
12 × 6 × 6~120 bagsMajor building projects£300 + VATView

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