What Size Skip Do I Need?

What Size Skip Do I Need? | Skip Size Guide

Helping You Choose The Exact Skip You Need

Ordering the right size skip for your job is the best way to save yourself time and money when removing waste. No one ever wants to spend more cash than they need to on a skip that is too large for their needs, but ordering a skip that is too small may leave you without the space you need for your waste.

Take a look at the range of skips we offer here at Leicester. We can deliver skips in all range and sizes. From mini skips, to 8-yard skips ranging to huge 40-yard containers for those big shifts.

Check out our table and guide below on the advantages of each individual skip and what they’re perfect for. If you require more information please give us a call on 0116 497 1800 our team will be happy to discuss your skip requirements.

Skip Type	Length	Width	Height	Number of Bin Bags	Ideal For
4 yard	8.3 feet	5.3 feet	2.9 feet	30-40	Kitchen/Bathroom Refits Small Home Clearance Small Home Clearance Small Gardening Jobs
6 yard	9.3 feet	5.5 feet	4 feet	50-60	Brick/Soil Waste Small Gardening Jobs Standard Home Clearance House Renovation
8 yard	11.2 feet	5.4 feet	4.3 feet	60-80	Brick/Soil Waste Small Gardening Jobs Standard Home Clearance House Renovation
8 yard (enclosed)	9.9 feet	5.2 feet	4.9 feet	60-70	Brick/Soil Waste Small Gardening Jobs Standard Home Clearance House Renovation
10 yard	12 feet	6 feet	5 feet	70-90	Shop Fitting Large House Clearance House Renovation Gardening Jobs
12 yard	13.2 feet	5.4 feet	5.5 feet	100-120	Shop Fitting Construction Waste Large House Clearance House Renovation Small Construction Jobs
12 yard (enclosed)	12.5 feet	5.2 feet	5.2 feet	100-120	Shop Fitting Construction Waste Large House Clearance House Renovation
16 yard	14.2 feet	5.3 feet	6.8 feet	120-140	Shop Fitting Construction Waste House Renovation Construction Jobs
16 yard (enclosed)	13.9 feet	5.5 feet	6.6 feet	140-160	Shop Fitting Construction Waste Large House Clearance House Renovation Construction Jobs
20 yard	20 feet	7.9 feet	4.3 feet	150-200	Demolition Waste Shop Fitting Construction Waste Large House Clearance Large House Renovation Large Construction Jobs
40 yard	20 feet	7.9 feet	8.2 feet	200-450	Industrial Waste Demolition Waste Shop Fitting Construction Waste Full Renovations Large Construction Jobs

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How Big is a 4 Yard Skip?

Ideal For: 4 yard midi skips are perfect for a small kitchen or bathroom refurbishment. Due to their size you will not require a council skip license. They’re also commonly used for garden clean ups and house clearance.

Size: 4 yard skips provided by Leicester Skip Hire can fit between 30-40 full bin bags.
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How Big is a 6 Yard Skip?

Ideal For: 6 yard maxi skips are the most common skips for domestic hire. This skip is perfect for domestic projects such as removing a large bathroom or medium kitchen. They’re also commonly used by tradesmen for smaller building jobs.

Size: This skip is a great option for convenience holding between 50-60 bin bags.
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How Big is a 8 Yard Skip?

Ideal For: 8 yard maxi skips are usually used in the building sector. They’re popular for projects such as residential refurbishment and full kitchen and bathroom renovations. This skip is ideal for heavy waste such as soil and concrete, making them effective for both commercial and domestic hire.

Size: These skips can fit between 60-80 full bin bags.
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How Big is a 10 Yard Skip?

Ideal For: 10 yard maxi skips have a range of different uses. They’re practical for garden cleanups, house renovations, and sometimes seen on building sites. Renovating an old commercial space, like a shop? Then the 10 yard skip is the perfect choice.

Size: Can fit between 70-90 full bin bags.
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How Big is a 12 Yard Skip?

Ideal For: 12 yard skips are for heavy refurbishment, large house clearance. When hiring a maxi skip heavy materials such as soil and bricks are not allowed as skip lorries can’t carry the extremely heavy load. Also, the council do not allow maxi skips to be put on the road, prior to hiring you must ensure you have space to put the skip in your garden or on your drive.

Size: Approximately 100-120 full bin bags can fit in the 12 yard skip.
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How Big is a 16 Yard Skip?

Ideal For: Large house clearance, home renovations, shop fittings, as well as heavy construction waste, such as concrete, soil and sand. A regular choice for builders and tradesmen.

Size: The 16 yard maxi skip can hold around 120 to 140 full bin bags.
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How Big is a 20 Yard Roll-On Roll-Off Skip?

Ideal For: These roll-on roll-off (RoRo) skips are needed for larger clearance. Usually large building jobs with considerable waste, such as timber, metal, rubble and excessive garden waste. A common choice in the construction industry.

Size: Our 20 yard Roll-On Roll-Off skips can hold an average of 150-200 bin bags in total.
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How Big is a 40 Yard Roll-On Roll-Off Skip?

Ideal For: The perfect size skip if you have a significant amount of waste, typically very large garden clearance, bulky waste such as demolition rubble, metal, and heavy goods. Perfect for complete house renovations.

Size: Depending on the contents this skip can easily fit between 200-450 full bin bags.
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