What skip size do you need? Find out in minutes.
Whether you are clearing out the garage or clearing a block of unused buildings to make room for new ones, one of the questions you will be faced with is – what size skip will you need?
It is common to be unsure, you don’t want to hire a skip that is too small; but again, you don’t want to hire a skip that is too big.
So, how do we go about finding you the right skip size?
Well first off you get skips that range from humble 2 yards through to heavy duty roll on roll offs. You can also get skips that are suited for different types of waste including skips for bulky, household and even hazardous waste.
We also know that it’s not uncommon for the public to throw their rubbish and prohibited waste into your skips that is why we also offer lockable containers. These are available upon request.
But as you came looking for, please see our skip sizes guide below:
2 Yard Skips
These skips are suited for the smallest of DIY jobs. This could be anything from clearing out a small garden to renovating a small room.
These skips are also referred to as mini skips, and are our much recommended skips for average domestic waste requirements.
This size skip holds around 2 tonnes of waste which is equivalent to 20 bin bags. Another perspective is it can carry as much as 6 and a half wheelie bins.
Height: 2’6’’ 0.76m | Length: 4’ 1.20m | Width: 3’ 0.91m
4 Yard Skips
These slightly bigger skips are suited for the small kitchen, living room and bathroom renovations or builds. They hold approximately 4 tonnes of waste which is equal to 40 bin bags or 13 wheelie bins.
Height: 3’2’’ 0/97m | Length 6’ 1.83m | Width 4’3’’ 1.29m
6 Yard Skips
These skips are most commonly used by the general trade including building work and repair work. 6 yard skips are known as builder skips. We recommend these sizes for builders, plasterers, and similar trades.
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This size skip usually holds around 6 tonnes which is equivalent to 60 bin bags or 19 wheelie bins.
Height: 4’ 1.22m | Length: 8’6’’ 2.60m | Width: 5’ 1.52m
8 Yard Skips
Our 8 yard skips, also known as builder skips, are suited for larger house projects, for example loft conversions, orangery builds and extensions.
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These skips hold around 8 tonnes, which is near to 8- bin bags or 25 full wheelie bins.
Height: 4’ 1.22m | Length: 12’ 3.66m | Width: 5’6’’ 1.68m
10 Yard Skips
This larger skip is suited for large clearances which consist of light waste only. These could be complete home cleanouts or larger DIY projects.
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Holds approximately 100 bin bags or 32 full wheelie bins.
Height: 4’11 1.50m | Length: 12’3’’ 3.74m | Width: 5’10’ 1.78m
12 & 14 Yard Skips
These skips are ideal for large clearances, including light bulky waste from office and home clear-outs.
16 Yard Skips
These much bigger skips are ideal for multiple big clear-outs of larger buildings, so if you’ve got a lot of waste – we would recommend these containers!
Height: 6’7’’ 2m | Length: 14’1’’ 4.30m | Width: 5’9’’ 1.75m
18-40 Yard Skips
Any size container between these ranges will be recommended for big construction or demolition projects. These heavy duty containers are suited for bulky or hard waste.
We would advise Roll on Roll offs for ongoing building projects.
Still unsure on which skip size you need?
Although this guide recommends skip and their best uses, you may still be looking for upfront professional advice on the best skip to hire. This is where we love to offer help and are open to any questions or concerns you have regarding skip hire.
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Behind our phone we have a team of enthusiastic skip experts who help customers across the UK identify the right skip size for their needs. Simply give our team a call and we will talk through what type of waste you have and estimate how much, from there we can recommend the skip or skips you may need to hire for your job.
You can contact us on 03300 948 148 or you may leave us an email and we will get back to you within the hour: sales@circlewaste.co.uk
Never feel like you have to know which skip you need, we have hundreds of customers every day who are not sure on which skip they need. Here we provide friendly and helpful customer service to uncover the best skip size for you. We want to save you money and time and above all, ensure 100% satisfaction with our service.
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