Skip Size Guide
With skips ranging from 4 to 40 yards, it can be difficult to know which size skip is best for your job. We’ve put together a simple guide to make it easier for you to see what’s available, compare the different skip sizes, and make the most practical and economical selection for your site and its waste.
If you need further support to find a skip that meets your requirements, contact our friendly team who will talk you through the options.
Click on the links below for more information on each individual skip size. * Skip dimensions are approximate as some skip manufactures specifications can differ *
| Skip Size | Capacity (M3) | Height (M / Ft) | Length (M / Ft) | Width (M / Ft) | Num Bin Bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Yard Skip | 3.05 | 0.97 / 3’2″ | 1.83 / 6′ | 1.29 / 4’3″ | 30-40 |
| 6 Yard Skip | 4.58 | 1.22 / 4′ | 2.59 / 8’6″ | 1.52 / 5′ | 50-60 |
| 8 Yard Skip | 6.11 | 1.25 / 4’1″ | 3.67 / 12′ | 1.67 / 5’6″ | 60-80 |
| 10 Yard Skip | 7.64 | 1.50 / 4’11” | 3.73 / 12’3″ | 1.78 / 5′ 10″ | 80-100 |
| 12 Yard Skip | 9.17 | 1.83 / 6′ | 4.0 / 13’1″ | 1.67 / 5’7″ | 100-120 |
| 14 Yard Skip | 10.70 | 1.8 / 5’11” | 4.1 / 13’1″ | 1.75 / 5’9″ | 120-140 |
| 16 Yard Skip | 12.23 | 2.8 / 9’2″ | 4.34 / 14’2″ | 1.62 / 5’3″ | 140-160 |
| 20 Yard RORO Skip | 15 | 1.55 / 5’1″ | 6.0 / 19’8″ | 2.4 / 7’10” | 160-200 |
| 25 Yard RORO Skip | 9.2 | 1.55 / 5’1″ | 6.1 / 20′ | 2.44 / 8′ | 200-250 |
| 35 Yard RORO Skip | 27.0 | 2.42 / 7’11” | 6.0 / 19’8″ | 2.4 / 7’10” | 280-350 |
| 40 Yard RORO Skip | 30.6 | 2.68 / 8’8″ | 6.0 / 19’8″ | 2.4 / 7’10” | 350-400 |
The cost of a skip depends on a number of variables. In addition to the size of the skip itself, the price can vary quite a lot from location to location, along with any roadside permits required, which range in price depending on council area. The type of waste you’re disposing of will affect your costs quite dramatically, for example if it includes hazardous or contaminated waste that needs special treatment, or if it’s non-recyclable and will incur landfill tax charges.
Depending on various aspects of your site, including space and access, the volume and type of waste you need to dispose of, and the number of waste streams your site generates, different size skips can offer the cheapest and most efficient solution. Use the table above to compare the options, and contact our team to discuss your needs and get a tailored quote.
If you’re dealing with soil and hardcore, your choices are limited, as the heavy and dense nature of this type of waste means it soon exceeds weight restrictions on a vehicle. The largest suitable standard skip size is 8 yards – or if you have a high volume of rubble waste, any of the roll-on roll-off (RORO) skips, starting at 20 yards, are also suitable.
If you have a large amount of light bulky waste then it’s usually more cost effective to use one of our larger step sizes from 10 upto 16 yard. As a large proportion of the skips cost is in the transport, getting a 16 yard step is cheaper than getting two 8 yard skips.
4 YARD SKIP
The ‘midi skip’ has plenty of room for small projects such as a garden clear out, or a small office refit, and is compact enough to fit on a driveway or roadside parking space.
How big is a 4 yard skip? - 3’2” x 6' x 4'3"
How many tonnes of soil can fit into a 4 yard skip? - You can fit around 4 tonnes in a 4 yard skip.
How many bin bags can a 4 yard skip fit? - A 4 yard skip can fit around 30-40 bin bags.
6 YARD SKIP
The ‘small builder's skip’ is great for standard building waste such as rubble, concrete and soil, as well as higher volumes of general waste.
How big is a 6 yard skip? - 4” x 8'6" x 5'
How many tonnes of soil can fit into a 6 yard skip? - You can fit around 6 tonnes in a 6 yard skip.
How many bin bags can a 6 yard skip fit? - A 6 yard skip can fit around 50-60 bin bags.
8 YARD SKIP
Our most popular skip size, the 8 yard 'large builders' skip is the largest size we recommend for use with dense and heavy building materials like concrete, rubble and soil.
How big is a 8 yard skip? - 4'1” x 12' x 5'6"
How many tonnes of soil can fit into a 8 yard skip? - You can fit around 8 tonnes in a 8 yard skip.
How many bin bags can a 8 yard skip fit? - A 8 yard skip can fit around 60-80 bin bags.
10 YARD SKIP
Ideal for mid-sized office clearances and landscaping projects, the 10 yard skip has a higher volume but the same maximum weight limit as the 8 yard skip. It’s best suited to light and medium weight materials such as small pieces of wood, metal or plastic, or bulky items that aren’t heavy, like furniture.
How big is a 10 yard skip? - 4'11” x 12'3" x 5'10"
How many bin bags can a 10 yard skip fit? - A 10 yard skip can fit around 80-100 bin bags.
12 YARD SKIP
The ‘maxi skip’ is best suited to larger office redevelopments or shop refits, and can be the best option for high volumes of light and mid-weight or bulky items. We don’t recommend this larger skip size for rubble, due to weight restrictions.
How big is a 12 yard skip? - 6' x 13'1" x 5'7"
How many bin bags can a 12 yard skip fit? - A 12 yard skip can fit around 100-120 bin bags.
14 YARD SKIP
Great for high-volume and light weight waste, the 14 yard skip offers extra capacity but has a relatively low weight limit, and is perfect when you have a lot of mixed domestic waste, paper or cardboard, or bulky furniture to remove.
How big is a 14 yard skip? - 5'11"x 13'1" x 5'9"
How many bin bags can a 14 yard skip fit? - A 14 yard skip can fit around 120-140 bin bags.
16 YARD SKIP
Our biggest standard skip, the 16 yard option is suitable for very large amounts of light waste generated from shop or office clearances, but its weight limit makes it less appropriate for big redevelopments or landscaping projects involving heavier materials such as wood, plaster and soil.
How big is a 16 yard skip? - 9'2” x 14'2" x 5'3"
How many bin bags can a 16 yard skip fit? - A 16 yard skip can fit around 140-160 bin bags.
20 YARD RORO SKIP
With low sides for ease of loading, our smallest roll-on roll-off skip is a popular solution for sites with high volumes of low-density waste such as light construction, factory or demolition waste.
How big is a 20 yard skip? - 5’1″ x 19’8″ x 7’10”
How many bin bags can a 20 yard RORO skip fit? - A 20 yard RORO can fit around 160-200 bin bags.
25 YARD RORO SKIP
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How big is a 25 yard skip? - 5’1″x 20' x 8'
How many bin bags can a 25 yard RORO fit? - A 25 yard RORO can fit around 200-250 bin bags.
35 YARD RORO SKIP
For a little more space, but with no extra weight limit, this mid-size RORO skip is ideal for larger construction sites with mid-weight industrial waste such as breeze blocks or metal.
How big is a 35 yard RORO? - 7’11” x19’8″ x 7’10"
How many bin bags can a 35 yard RORO fit? - A 35 yard RORO can fit around 280-350 bin bags.
40 YARD RORO SKIP
Offering substantial economies of scale, if you have the space, our largest container is suitable for the large-scale operations producing large volumes of industrial waste, such as cardboard, paper, plastics, wood and metal.
How big is a 40 yard skip? - 8’8″ x 19’8″ x 7’10”
How many bin bags can a 40 yard RORO fit? - A 40 yard RORO can fit around 350-400 bin bags.
40 YARD RORO SKIP
Offering substantial economies of scale, if you have the space, our largest container is suitable for the large-scale operations producing large volumes of industrial waste, such as cardboard, paper, plastics, wood and metal.
How big is a 40 yard skip? - 8’8″ x 19’8″ x 7’10”
How many bin bags can a 40 yard RORO fit? - A 40 yard RORO can fit around 350-400 bin bags.