Skip Size Guide

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Best for small jobs

4 Yard

Ideal for small domestic projects. Fits neatly on most driveways.

Dimensions6ft × 4ft × 3ft
Capacity30–40 bin bags
Pricefrom £189

Best for

  • Bathroom clearances
  • Small kitchen clears
  • Garden tidy-up
  • Single-room renovations

Not ideal for

  • Heavy rubble
  • Soil (weight limits)
  • Large furniture hauls
Most Popular
Most popular

6 Yard

Our most popular size. A great all-rounder for most home and garden jobs.

Dimensions9ft × 4ft × 3ft
Capacity50–60 bin bags
Pricefrom £229

Best for

  • Full room clearances
  • Small renovation projects
  • Garden waste
  • Loft or garage clear-outs

Not ideal for

  • Heavy concrete/soil (use 8 yard)
  • Very large house clearances
Best for renovations

8 Yard

The go-to skip for renovation projects. Handles mixed heavy and light waste with ease.

Dimensions12ft × 5ft × 4ft
Capacity70–80 bin bags
Pricefrom £279

Best for

  • Full house clearances
  • Kitchen / bathroom renovations
  • Mixed construction waste
  • Builders' waste

Not ideal for

  • Very heavy soil loads (special pricing)
Trade favourite

12 Yard

Built for trade. Maximum capacity for large-scale construction and commercial waste.

Dimensions14ft × 6ft × 5ft
Capacity100–110 bin bags
Pricefrom £359

Best for

  • Large construction sites
  • Commercial clear-outs
  • Major renovations
  • Multi-room demolitions

Not ideal for

  • Residential driveways (too large)
  • Access-restricted streets

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