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Skip Hire Size Guide
The table below gives a breakdown of the skips widely available in the UK and suggested usage. The sizes given are approximate and may vary.
Domestic Waste Management
Name |
Size |
Length |
Width |
Height |
Approx Fill
(Black Bags) |
| Mini |
2yd3
1.53m3 |
5’0”
1.52m |
3’4”
1.02m |
2’6”
0.76m |
20-30 |
USAGE: Small-sized house projects or where working space is limited. Ideal for small garden landscaping projects. |
| Midi or Small |
4yd3
3.06m3 |
6’0”
1.83m |
4’3”
1.29m |
3’2”
0.97m |
30-45 |
USAGE: Medium-sized house projects, i.e. kitchen or bathroom refits or where working space is limited. |
| Small Builder |
6yd3
4.59m3 |
8’6”
2.60m |
5’0”
1.52m |
4’0”
1.22m |
45-60 |
| Large Builder |
8yd3
6.12m3 |
12’0”
3.66m |
5’6”
1.68m |
4’0”
1.22m |
60-80 |
USAGE: Two of the most commonly used skips both in the building trade and for larger domestic renovations. Drop doors are available to enable wheelbarrow access for the disposal of bricks, soil, rubble etc. The 8yd3 skip is the largest skip available for heavy waste as the lorries can’t lift larger skips filled with heavy waste. |
| Large or Maxi |
10yd
38.85m3 |
12’3”
3.74m |
5’10”
1.78m |
4’11”
1.50m |
80-100 |
| Maxi |
12yd3
9.18m3 |
12’2”
3.70m |
5’10”
1.78m |
5’6”
1.68m |
100-120 |
USAGE: This container is suitable for the day to day bulkier items that are generally more volume than weight. It offers higher sides than the traditional builders’ skip whilst not taking up valuable site space. |
| Extra Large |
14yd3
10.70m3 |
13’5”
4.10m |
5’9”
1.75m |
5’11”
1.80m |
105-115 |
| Extra Large |
16yd3
12.23m3 |
14’1”
4.30m |
5’9”
1.75m |
6’7”
2.00m |
120-140 |
USAGE: These skips are ideal for large house clearances, large shop fitter jobs or significant amounts of light construction wastes such as wood, metal or plastics. |
Licences can be obtained from the Local Authority by the skip supplier if skips are to be placed on the public highway. Check with the skip hire company for more information.
Commercial Waste Management
SKIP SIZE |
SKIP LENGTH |
SKIP WIDTH |
SKIP HEIGHT |
Imperial |
Metric |
Imperial |
Metric |
Imperial |
Metric |
Imperial |
Metric |
16yd3 |
12.23m3 |
14’1” |
4.30m |
5’9” |
1.75m |
6’7” |
2.00m |
18yd3 |
14.25m3 |
16’0” |
4.88m |
6’5” |
2.00m |
7’2” |
2.20m |
20yd3 |
15.29m3 |
20’0” |
6.10m |
7’9” |
2.40m |
6’1” |
1.85m |
40yd3 |
30.58m3 |
20’0” |
6.10m |
7’9” |
2.40m |
8’2” |
2.51m |
Dislcaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to provide a useful and accurate guide, we cannot be held responsible for material contained in this document and any questions should be raised with the appropriate skip supplier or local authority.
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