SKIP SIZES

3 - 8 Yard Skips

Our skips come in 6 different sizes; 3-yard skip, 4-yard skip, 5-yard skip, 6-yard skip, 7-yard skip or an 8-yard skip. PYou can use the image for an approximate size guide, however we appreciate it may be hard to estimate the correct size of skip for your needs. Please call us on 01275 543682 so we can help with choosing the right size of skip for your needs.

3-yard skip:

Capacity: Approximately 20-30 bin bags or 3 cubic yards of waste.
Suitable for: Small household projects, such as garden or garage clearances, or small renovations.
What can fit: Lighter waste such as garden waste, soil, rubble, small furniture items, and small amounts of general household waste.

4-yard skip:

Capacity: Around 30-40 bin bags or 4 cubic yards of waste.
Suitable for: Small to medium-sized projects, including bathroom or kitchen refits, or small building projects.
What can fit: Similar to the 3-yard skip but with slightly more capacity, suitable for additional small furniture items, old appliances, and slightly larger amounts of waste.

5-yard skip:

Capacity: Roughly 40-50 bin bags or 5 cubic yards of waste.
Suitable for: Medium-sized projects like refurbishments or garden landscaping.
What can fit: Ideal for disposing of larger items like kitchen units, doors, windows, garden waste, soil, and other household waste.

6-yard skip:

Capacity: Approximately 50-60 bin bags or 6 cubic yards of waste.
Suitable for: Larger domestic projects or small commercial jobs.
What can fit: A wide range of waste including furniture, garden waste, construction waste, and other general rubbish from larger home renovations or clearances.

7-yard skip:

Capacity: Around 60-80 bin bags or 7 cubic yards of waste.
Suitable for: Larger projects including shop or office clearances, or larger home renovations.
What can fit: Suitable for bulky items like furniture, larger quantities of construction waste, garden waste, and other general rubbish.

8-yard skip:

Capacity: Approximately 70-90 bin bags or 8 cubic yards of waste.
Suitable for: Major construction or commercial projects, or large-scale home renovations.
What can fit: Ideal for bulky waste such as large furniture, significant quantities of construction waste, garden waste, and general household rubbish. This size skip is often used for larger-scale projects due to its substantial capacity.