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UK SKIP SIZE GUIDE

Skip Sizes UK Guide

When undertaking any project that generates waste, whether home renovations, garden cleanups or large construction jobs, one of the most important decisions is choosing the right size skip to handle the amount of waste. Skip bins come in various sizes, from small 2-yard mini skips to massive 40-yard industrial models. Selecting the optimal skip size for your specific waste volumes is crucial – too small, and you’ll overflow; too big, and you’re just wasting money on space.

Our skip size guide runs through the standard skip sizes UK and, provides tips on estimating capacity, dimensions and recommending the ideal skips for different waste removal jobs.

3 key takeaways from this article on skip sizes UK:

  • Match the skip size to your expected waste volume – too small, and it will overflow; too big, and you waste money.
  • Allow extra capacity as waste builds up over a project – don’t fill it up on day one.
  • Consider access requirements for delivery and collection when choosing a size: measure gates, paths, and height obstacles.
  • For further information on prices, why not check our pricing guide: How Much To Hire A Skip?
So, what size skips are there available to hire?
Helpful table on Skip Sizes UK
2 yard skip information

2 Yard Skip Size

The 2-yard skip is the smallest commonly available size. Some key details:

  • Holds approximately 20 – 30 standard 120-litre wheelie bin bags of waste
  • Typical dimensions are 3 meters long by 1.5 meters wide by 0.75 meters high
  • Allowed weight capacity of around 0.5 – 1 tonnes

The modest 2-yard skip best suits small residential clearouts, light renovations, and clearing garden refuse. Anything requiring major demolition or heavy waste loads will quickly fill up a 2 yarder. But for modest waste volumes from cleanups, renos or garden work, the 2-yard skip offers an affordable waste removal option.

Typical Uses Of A 2 Yard Skip

  • Small house clearouts
  • Minor bathroom/kitchen renovations
  • Light landscaping and garden waste
  • Small construction and renovation jobs
  • General household waste removal

A 2 yard skip known as a mini skip, can hold 4 wheelie bins (480 litres) or around 25-30 black bags of general waste. This can vary depending of the size of waste you are disposing of in the skip.

A 2 yard skip dimensions are 5ft (1.52m) long, 4ft (1.22m) wide, and 3ft (0.91m) high. 

At Top Coventry Skips, our 2 yard mini skips start at £130.00 but can vary on price depending on waste you are disposing. Call our team today if you are interested in our 2 yard skips and we can get an accurate quote. 

A 2 yard skip is perfect for small to medium-sized projects, such as small home or garden clear-outs, renovation projects, or small business waste. They are ideal for those looking to dispose of a limited amount of waste around 20 – 25 black bin bags worth. If you are unsure if a 2 yard skip is big enough, call our team and advise them what you are disposing of and we will do our best to advise.

4 yard skip information

4 Yard Skip Size

The 4-yard skip bin doubles the capacity by stepping up from the mini-skip. Details on the 4-yarder:

  • Holds approximately 40 – 50 wheelie bin bags of waste
  • Typical dimensions of 3 meters x 1.5 meters x 1 meter (height)
  • Allowed weight capacity of 1 – 1.5 tonnes

The 4-yard skip is a popular choice for minor renovation projects, medium-sized clearouts, and general backyard cleanups, generating larger waste volumes than a 2-yarder can handle. It offers significantly more capacity than a mini-skip while still remaining highly manoeuvrable.

Typical Uses Of A 4 Yard Skip

  • Medium house/garage clearouts
  • Minor kitchen/bathroom renovations
  • Landscaping and backyard cleanups
  • Small demolition jobs

A 4 yard skip, part of our mini skips can hold 8 wheelie bins (960 litres) or around 40-45 black bags of waste. This can vary depending of the size of waste you are disposing of in the skip.

A 4 yard skip dimensions are 7ft (2.13m) long, 5ft (1.52m) wide, and 3ft (0.91m) high. 

Our 4 yard mini skips start at £170.00 but can vary on price depending on waste you are disposing. Call our team today if you are interested in our 4 yard skips and we can get an accurate quote.

Our 4 yard skips are commonly used for medium sized projects, such as home or garden clear-outs, renovation projects, or commercial waste for separate materials such as a plasterboard skip. 4 yard skips are ideal for those looking to dispose of a moderate amount of waste and are often used by our residential customers and tradesmen.

6 yard skip information

6 Yard Skip Size

For 50% more capacity again, the 6-yard skip bin is the next size up. Details:

  • Holds approximately 60 – 70 wheelie bin bags of waste
  • Typical dimensions of 4.5 meters x 1.5 meters x 1 meter (height)
  • Allowed weight capacity of around 1.5 – 2 tonnes

With 50% more load space than a 4-yarder, a 6-yard builders skip is ideal for larger house clearouts, medium-sized renovations, and garden revamps generating substantial waste. They are a popular choice for busy households tackling more extensive projects.

Typical Uses Of A 6 Yard Skip

  • Large clearouts of houses, sheds etc
  • Medium kitchen/bathroom renovations
  • Major garden landscaping and cleanups
  • Hot tub removals
  • Driveway construction waste

A 6 yard skip, part of our builders skip hire can hold around 60-65 black bags of waste. This can vary depending of the size of waste you are disposing of in the skip.

A 6 yard skip dimensions are 10ft (2.29m) long, 5ft (1.52m) wide, and 4ft (1.07m) high. 

Our 6 yard skips start at £210.00 but can vary on price depending on waste you are disposing. Call our team today if you are interested in our 6 yard skips and we can get an accurate quote. 

Our 6 yard skips are commonly by both our commercial and domestic customers. These smaller builder skips are ideal for medium-sized projects such as garden clearances, bathroom and kitchen refurbishments and construction projects. They can hold a good amount of waste of waste (60 – 65 black bags), including wood, metal, plastic, and household items. They are also suitable for light building materials such as bricks and concrete.

8 YARD SKIP INFORMATION

8 Yard Skip Size

For even bigger waste loads, the 8-yard skip almost doubles the 6-yard capacity. Specs include:

  • Holds approximately 80 – 120 wheelie bin bags
  • Typical dimensions of 4.5 meters x 1.5 meters x 1.25 meters (height)
  • Allowed weight capacity of around 2 – 3 tonnes

With its sizeable footprint and capacity, the 8-yard skip bin excels at handling large volumes of waste. It’s an excellent choice for larger house clearouts, large construction/renovation projects, and commercial waste removal. If you’re gutting a kitchen or bathroom to the framing or demolishing sheds, an 8-yard skip is ideal.

Typical Uses Of A 8 Yard Skip

  • Large house/garage clearouts
  • Big kitchen/bathroom remodels
  • Demolishing garden sheds
  • Driveway/patio construction
  • Workshop renovations
  • Hot tub removal
  • Retail shop fitouts

A 8 yard skip, can hold around 80-90 black bags of waste. This can vary depending of the size of waste you are disposing of in the skip.

A 8 yard skip dimensions are 12ft (3.66m) long, 6ft (1.83m) wide, and 4.5ft (1.37m) high. 

Our 8 yard skips start at £270.00 but can vary on price depending on waste you are disposing and if a skip permit is required.

An 8-yard skip is perfect for residential projects that generate large volumes of waste. It has ample capacity for complete kitchen and bathroom remodels where you’re gutting back to the framing. 8 yarders can easily handle shed and outbuilding demolitions, large garden revamps, building patios and driveways, major garage clearouts, and hot tub removal. For commercial uses, 8-yard skips are ideal for retail shop refits, office remodels, and medium warehouse renovations.

10 YARD SKIP INFORMATION

10 Yard Skip Size

For professional trades tackling more considerable construction, demolition and renovation jobs, the 10-yard skip provides ample capacity. Details are:

  • Holds approximately 100-150 wheelie bin bags
  • Typical dimensions of 4.5 meters x 1.5 meters x 1.5 meters (height)
  • Allowed weight capacity of around 3-4 tonnes

When doing major renovations with tons of waste or construction projects like new housing builds, the 10-yard skip is a workhorse. It will devour vast volumes of waste while keeping your site clean.

Typical Uses Of A 10 Yard Skip

  • Major kitchen/bathroom gut renovations
  • Full house refurbishments
  • Large construction jobs
  • Major garden landscaping
  • Shed and garage demolitions
  • Retail shop refits
  • Factory renovations

A 10 yard skip, can hold around 100-110 black bags of waste. This can vary depending of the size of waste you are disposing of in the skip.

10 yard skip dimensions are 12ft (3.66m) long, 6ft (1.83m) wide, and 6ft (1.83m) high. 

Our 10 yard skips start at £350.00 but can vary on price depending on waste you are disposing and if a skip permit is required.

A 10-yard skip is ideal for major construction and renovation projects producing large volumes of waste. They can handle full house remodels, gutting kitchens and bathrooms down to the framing, demolishing garages and outbuildings, and clearing construction sites. 10-yard skips work well for large shop fit-outs, office refurbishments, restaurant renovations, and factory upgrades, generating significant waste. Any project with major demolition, construction, or general waste will benefit from the massive capacity of a 10-yard skip for efficient removal. They are a waste removal workhorse for residential and commercial contractors alike.

12 Yard Skip Information

12 Yard Skip Size

For even larger professional construction jobs and heavy waste loads, the 12-yard skip delivers ample capacity. Key stats are:

  • Holds approximately 120-180 wheelie bin bags
  • Typical dimensions of 5 meters x 2 meters x 1.5 meters (height)
  • Allowed weight capacity of around 4-6 tonnes

When you need serious waste removal capacity for giant construction jobs, house demolitions, or commercial site renovations, the heavyweight 12-yard skip is ideal.

Typical Uses Of A 12 Yard Skip

  • Enormous house clearouts
  • Full house demolitions
  • Large garage demolitions
  • Big construction jobs like new housing
  • Major factory renovations
  • Demolishing outbuildings

A 12 yard skip, can hold around 120-130 black bags of waste. This can vary depending of the size of waste you are disposing of in the skip.

12 yard skip dimensions are 13ft (3.96m) long, 6ft (1.83m) wide, and 6.5ft (1.98m) high. 

Our 12 yard skips start at £390.00 but can vary on price depending on waste you are disposing and if a skip permit is required.

A 12-yard skip is built for large-scale demolition and construction, generating enormous waste volumes. It can easily handle full house and large garage demolitions, clearing massive construction sites, large-scale shop and office refits, factory renovations, and warehouse clearances. Any project with massive waste removal needs benefits from the mammoth capacity of a 12-yard heavy-duty skip bin.

14 Yard Skip

14 Yard Skip Size

If you’ve got substantial waste removal needs from enormous demolition or construction projects, the 14-yard skip is the answer. Specifications:

– Holds approximately 140 – 160 wheelie bin bags
– Typical dimensions of 5 meters x 2 meters x 1.75 meters (height)
– Allowed weight capacity of around 5 – 8 tonnes

With their XXL dimensions and hardcore heavy-duty construction, 14-yard skips are built to swallow truly titanic volumes of waste. From total house demolitions to clearing massive commercial sites, the 14-yard monster gets the job done.

Typical Uses Of A 14 Yard Skip

  • Full house demolitions
  • Huge industrial renovations
  • Major factory clearouts
  • Demolishing commercial buildings
  • Massive construction jobs
  • C & D waste from big projects

A 14 yard skip, can hold around 140-160 black bags of waste. This can vary depending of the size of waste you are disposing of in the skip.

14 yard skip dimensions are 13ft (3.96m) long, 6.5ft (1.98m) wide, and 6.5ft (1.98m) high. 

Our 14 yard skips start at £440.00 but can vary on price depending on waste you are disposing and if a skip permit is required.

A 14-yard skip, holding around 14 cubic yards (10.7 cubic meters), is helpful for sizable home renovations, garden clearances, small construction projects, and commercial needs. It’s optimal for managing substantial waste from larger domestic or small-to-medium commercial tasks, offering efficient disposal of debris, garden waste, and construction materials.

20 yard skip

20 Yard Skip Size

20-yard skips offer huge capacity for enormous waste loads. Specs are:

– Holds approximately 220 – 240 wheelie bins bags
– Typical dimensions of 6 meters x 2.5 meters x 2 meters (height)
– Allowed weight capacity of around 8 – 12+ tonnes

The mammoth 20-yard skip provides serious waste removal muscle when taking on mega-projects generating large waste volumes. From construction sites and demolitions to immense factory renovations, the 20-yarder can assist with all.

Typical Uses Of A 20 Yard Skip

  • Enormous construction sites
  • Full commercial demolitions
  • Huge factory renovations
  • Massive retail refits
  • Major civic projects
  • Multi-house demolitions

A 20 yard skip, can hold around 220-230 black bags of waste. This can vary depending of the size of waste you are disposing of in the skip.

20 yard skip dimensions are 20ft (6.10m) long, 8ft (2.44m) wide, and 4ft (1.07m) high. 

Our 20 yard skips start at £550.00 but can vary on price depending on waste you are disposing and if a skip permit is required.

A 20-yard skip holds about 20 cubic yards (15.3 cubic meters) of waste, perfect for extensive construction, commercial clearouts, and larger home renovations. It’s excellent for disposing of construction materials, oversized furniture, and garden waste. They are commonly used on building sites, for large-scale businesses, or for complete property makeovers.

40 Yard Skip Size

Ultimately, the 40-yard skip bin is unmatched for mammoth waste loads for capacity and bulk waste removal. Key details:

– Holds 400 – 430+ wheelie bins bags
– Typical dimensions of 6 meters x 4 meters x 2 meters (height)
– Allowed weight capacity of 16+ tonnes

The 40-yard skip is built to devour enormous waste volumes. This skip has your back, from massive industrial renovations and factory demolitions to clearing huge commercial sites.

Typical Uses Of A 40 Yard Skip

  • Enormous factory renovations
  • Full warehouse demolitions
  • Massive commercial site clearances
  • Huge civic construction projects
  • Major industrial redevelopments

A 40 yard skip, can hold around 400-420 black bags of waste. This can vary depending of the size of waste you are disposing of in the skip.

40 yard skip dimensions are 20ft (6.20m) long, 8ft (2.4m) wide, and 8ft (2.40m) high. 

Our 40 yard skips start at £700.00 but can vary on price depending on waste you are disposing and if a skip permit is required.

A 40-yard Roll-On Roll-Off (RORO) skip, with a capacity of around 40 cubic yards (30.6 cubic meters), is designed for substantial construction projects, major commercial undertakings, and extensive property renovations. It efficiently handles significant construction waste, bulky items, and general refuse. This large skip size is commonly used on sizable building sites, for extensive business operations, or for comprehensive property transformations where significant waste disposal is essential.

Choosing the Right UK Skip Size

When hiring a skip in Coventry or elsewhere, the key matches the size of your specific waste removal needs. With the range available, from mini 2-yarders up to giant 40-yard industrial models, you can find the ideal skip for any job. 

Some General Tips For Choosing The Right Size Skip:

  • Consider the scope of your project, the volume of waste and what you are disposing in the skip.
  • Allow extra capacity as waste builds up over days
  • Bigger is better for large demolition/construction jobs
  • Avoid choosing a skip that’s too small and will overflow
  • Get quotes on multiple sizes to compare pricing
  • Check height restrictions for overhead wires/trees
  • Ensure access is available for unloading/collection
  • Mini skips work well for modest residential cleanups
  • Consider weight limits and get heavy waste removed separately
  • For recurring waste streams, rent multiple small skips

With the right size skip for your job, you’ll enjoy efficient, hassle-free waste removal while decreasing costs. And you’ll avoid paying for unused capacity or overflow issues. Careful planning yields waste management success!

Conclusion

From major renovations to garden cleanups and everything in between, skip bins provide the most flexible, heavy-duty waste removal solution. With the range of sizes available today, from smaller 2-yard mini-skips to enormous 40-yard skips, you will indeed find the perfect size skip for any residential, commercial or industrial waste removal job.

Just estimate your waste volumes carefully, factoring in extra capacity so you don’t overflow. And consider dimensions to ensure the skip will fit accessways onsite. With proper planning and skip selection, you can confidently and efficiently tackle any project requiring waste removal. The result is a cleaner, hassle-free job site.

So for your next renovation, construction project or commercial redevelopment creating waste, review the common UK skip sizes and typical usage scenarios outlined here. Choosing the optimal size skip bin ensures cost-effective, proper waste management for any job, large or small.

Frequently Asked Questions On Skip Sizes UK

We’ve done our best to try and answer some of the most frequently asked questions our customers ask in regards to UK skip sizes.

A 2-yard or 4-yard mini skip is suitable for a small bathroom renovation. This provides capacity for 30-60 wheelie bin bags worth of waste.

A 2 or 4-yard mini skip is recommended for minor renovations generating modest waste volumes. Larger skips are only necessary for significant demolition/construction, generating huge waste volumes.

Consider the scope of work and volume of waste anticipated. Allow extra capacity as a buffer and ensure access for the skip dimensions. Overestimate your needs – it’s better to have excess room than overflow.

If your skip reaches capacity quickly, call the provider immediately to arrange a larger replacement skip before you overflow. Temporary extra labour costs are better than spill fees.

For a full house renovation, a 10-yard+ skip is recommended. The larger capacity allows for waste from kitchen/bathroom gutting, demolition of walls, flooring, etc. Have multiple skips for phased projects.

In most cases you will not need a skip permit to rent a skip for your home or business. However, some local councils may require a permit if the skip is being placed on a public street, footpath, or roadway for an extended period of time. Check with your local council about any potential permit requirements in your area.

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