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SKIP HIRE SIZES

Skip hire sizes offer a range of skips to accommodate different project requirements. From the compact mini skips suitable for small domestic tasks to the larger RoRo skips used in industrial settings, there is a skip size available for various waste disposal needs. Additionally, the lockable skip option provides an extra layer of security for disposing of sensitive materials. By selecting the appropriate skip size, individuals and businesses can efficiently manage their waste and contribute to responsible waste management practices.

Mini Skip Hire Sizes

Mini skips are the smallest skips available for hire, designed for small-scale domestic projects or minor renovations. There are two common sizes of mini skips: the 2-yard skip and the 3-yard skip. Here is a detailed note on each size:

2-Yard Mini Skip:

    • Dimensions: A 2-yard mini skip typically has a length of around 1.2 meters (4 feet), a width of approximately 0.9 meters (3 feet), and a height of about 0.6 meters (2 feet). These compact dimensions make it suitable for placement in limited spaces, such as driveways or small gardens.
    • Capacity: A 2-yard mini skip has a capacity of approximately 2 cubic yards or 1.5 cubic meters. This size can hold a small amount of waste, such as household waste, garden waste, or a small quantity of construction debris.
    • Ideal for: The 2-yard mini skip is ideal for small projects, such as DIY home renovations, garden clearances, or small-scale decluttering tasks. It can accommodate waste generated from activities like painting, flooring, or small garden landscaping projects.

3-Yard Mini Skip:

    • Dimensions: A 3-yard mini skip is slightly larger than the 2-yard skip. It typically has a length of around 1.8 meters (6 feet), a width of approximately 0.9 meters (3 feet), and a height of about 0.6 meters (2 feet). These dimensions still allow for easy placement in limited spaces.
    • Capacity: A 3-yard mini skip has a capacity of approximately 3 cubic yards or 2.3 cubic meters. This size offers a bit more space than the 2-yard skip, accommodating slightly larger amounts of waste.
    • Ideal for: The 3-yard mini skip is suitable for small to medium-sized projects, such as kitchen or bathroom refurbishments, small building renovations, or clearing out a single room. It can hold a range of waste materials, including construction debris, furniture, garden waste, and general household rubbish.

Midi Skip Hire Sizes

Midi skips are the next size up from mini skips and are commonly used for moderate-sized projects, such as bathroom or kitchen refurbishments. There are two common sizes of midi skips: the 4-yard skip and the 5-yard skip. Here is a detailed note on each size:

4-Yard Midi Skip:

    • Dimensions: A 4-yard midi skip typically has a length of around 2 meters (6.5 feet), a width of approximately 1.3 meters (4.3 feet), and a height of about 1 meter (3.3 feet). These dimensions provide a slightly larger capacity compared to mini skips while still maintaining a compact size.
    • Capacity: A 4-yard midi skip has a capacity of approximately 4 cubic yards or 3 cubic meters. This size can accommodate a greater amount of waste, making it suitable for projects that generate a moderate volume of waste.
    • Ideal for: The 4-yard midi skip is well-suited for projects like small room renovations, garage clearances, or garden landscaping projects. It can hold waste materials such as construction debris, soil, green waste, and general household rubbish.

5-Yard Midi Skip:

    • Dimensions: A 5-yard midi skip is slightly larger than the 4-yard skip. It typically has a length of around 2.2 meters (7.2 feet), a width of approximately 1.5 meters (4.9 feet), and a height of about 1 meter (3.3 feet). These dimensions offer a bit more space for waste disposal.
    • Capacity: A 5-yard midi skip has a capacity of approximately 5 cubic yards or 3.8 cubic meters. This size provides a larger volume for waste, accommodating a greater quantity of materials.
    • Ideal for: The 5-yard midi skip is suitable for medium-sized projects, such as kitchen or bathroom renovations, small building refurbishments, or clearing out larger areas of a property. It can hold various waste materials, including construction waste, furniture, household rubbish, and garden waste.

Builder Skip Hire Sizes

Builders skips are larger skips specifically designed for construction and renovation projects that generate a significant volume of waste. The two common sizes of builders skips are the 6-yard skip and the 8-yard skip. Here is a detailed note on each size:

6-Yard Builders Skip:

    • Dimensions: A 6-yard builders skip typically has a length of around 3.6 meters (12 feet), a width of approximately 1.8 meters (6 feet), and a height of about 1.2 meters (4 feet). These dimensions provide a larger capacity compared to midi and mini skips, allowing for the disposal of bulkier waste materials.
    • Capacity: A 6-yard builders skip has a capacity of approximately 6 cubic yards or 4.6 cubic meters. This size can hold a considerable amount of waste, making it suitable for construction and renovation projects of moderate scale.
    • Ideal for: The 6-yard builders skip is commonly used for tasks such as kitchen or bathroom strip-outs, house renovations, or small building demolitions. It can accommodate various types of waste materials, including construction debris, bricks, concrete, wood, and general household rubbish.

8-Yard Builders Skip:

    • Dimensions: An 8-yard builders skip is slightly larger than the 6-yard skip. It typically has a length of around 3.7 meters (12.1 feet), a width of approximately 1.8 meters (6 feet), and a height of about 1.5 meters (5 feet). These dimensions provide an increased capacity for larger waste volumes.
    • Capacity: An 8-yard builders skip has a capacity of approximately 8 cubic yards or 6.1 cubic meters. This size offers even more space for waste disposal, accommodating larger quantities of construction materials.
    • Ideal for: The 8-yard builders skip is suitable for larger construction and renovation projects, including house extensions, full property refurbishments, or commercial construction sites. It can hold significant amounts of waste materials, such as concrete, bricks, timber, metal, and general construction debris.

Maxi Skip Hire Sizes

Maxi skips are larger skips commonly used for commercial projects or major home renovations that generate a substantial volume of waste. There are several sizes of maxi skips available for hire, including the 10-yard, 12-yard, 14-yard, 16-yard, and 18-yard skips. Here is a detailed note on each size:

10-Yard Maxi Skip:

    • Dimensions: A 10-yard maxi skip typically has a length of around 3.7 meters (12.1 feet), a width of approximately 1.8 meters (6 feet), and a height of about 1.5 meters (5 feet). These dimensions provide a larger capacity compared to builders skips.
    • Capacity: A 10-yard maxi skip has a capacity of approximately 10 cubic yards or 7.6 cubic meters. This size can hold a significant amount of waste, making it suitable for medium to large-scale projects.
    • Ideal for: The 10-yard maxi skip is commonly used for projects such as home renovations, commercial clearances, or clearing out large amounts of bulky waste. It can accommodate various types of waste materials, including construction debris, furniture, household rubbish, garden waste, and other general waste.

12-Yard Maxi Skip:

    • Dimensions: A 12-yard maxi skip typically has a length of around 3.7 meters (12.1 feet), a width of approximately 1.8 meters (6 feet), and a height of about 1.68 meters (5.5 feet). These dimensions provide a slightly increased height compared to the 10-yard skip.
    • Capacity: A 12-yard maxi skip has a capacity of approximately 12 cubic yards or 9.2 cubic meters. This size offers additional space for waste disposal, accommodating larger volumes of waste materials.
    • Ideal for: The 12-yard maxi skip is suitable for larger-scale projects, including major home renovations, shop refits, or construction site clearances. It can hold substantial amounts of waste, including construction waste, bulky furniture, large amounts of garden waste, and general rubbish.

14-Yard Maxi Skip:

    • Dimensions: A 14-yard maxi skip typically has a length of around 4 meters (13.1 feet), a width of approximately 1.8 meters (6 feet), and a height of about 1.95 meters (6.4 feet). These dimensions provide an increased height compared to the 12-yard skip.
    • Capacity: A 14-yard maxi skip has a capacity of approximately 14 cubic yards or 10.7 cubic meters. This size offers a larger volume for waste disposal, accommodating substantial quantities of waste materials.
    • Ideal for: The 14-yard maxi skip is suitable for larger construction or commercial projects, such as office clearances, building demolitions, or major shop renovations. It can hold significant amounts of waste materials, including construction debris, large furniture items, and general commercial waste.

16-Yard Maxi Skip:

    • Dimensions: A 16-yard maxi skip typically has a length of around 4.3 meters (14.1 feet), a width of approximately 1.8 meters (6 feet), and a height of about 1.95 meters (6.4 feet). These dimensions provide an increased length compared to the 14-yard skip.
    • Capacity: A 16-yard maxi skip has a capacity of approximately 16 cubic yards or 12.2 cubic meters. This size offers a generous space for waste disposal, accommodating large volumes of waste materials.
    • Ideal for: The 16-yard maxi skip is suitable for substantial construction projects, large-scale renovations, or commercial clearances. 

18-Yard RoRo Skip:

    • Dimensions: An 18-yard RoRo skip typically has a length of around 6.1 meters (20 feet), a width of approximately 2.4 meters (8 feet), and a height of about 1.8 meters (6 feet). These dimensions provide a substantial capacity for waste disposal.
    • Capacity: An 18-yard RoRo skip has a capacity of approximately 18 cubic yards or 13.8 cubic meters. This size can handle a significant volume of waste, making it suitable for large-scale construction, demolition, or commercial projects.
    • Ideal for: The 18-yard RoRo skip is commonly used in construction sites, large-scale demolition projects, or commercial renovations. It can accommodate various waste materials, including construction debris, bulky waste, scrap metal, and general industrial waste.

RoRo Skip Hire Sizes

RoRo (Roll-on Roll-off) skips are large industrial-sized skips designed for commercial and industrial projects that generate a significant volume of waste. They are transported on specialized RoRo trucks and are ideal for projects with high waste volumes. Here is a detailed note on each size of RoRo skip:

20-Yard RoRo Skip:

    • Dimensions: A 20-yard RoRo skip typically has a length of around 6.1 meters (20 feet), a width of approximately 2.4 meters (8 feet), and a height of about 2.2 meters (7.2 feet). These dimensions provide increased height compared to the 18-yard skip.
    • Capacity: A 20-yard RoRo skip has a capacity of approximately 20 cubic yards or 15.3 cubic meters. This size offers a larger volume for waste disposal, accommodating even more significant quantities of waste materials.
    • Ideal for: The 20-yard RoRo skip is suitable for large-scale construction projects, major site clearances, or industrial waste disposal. It can hold substantial amounts of construction waste, demolition materials, and commercial or industrial waste.

25-Yard RoRo Skip:

    • Dimensions: A 25-yard RoRo skip typically has a length of around 7.5 meters (24.6 feet), a width of approximately 2.5 meters (8.2 feet), and a height of about 2.4 meters (7.9 feet). These dimensions provide a significant capacity for waste disposal.
    • Capacity: A 25-yard RoRo skip has a capacity of approximately 25 cubic yards or 19.1 cubic meters. This size can handle a substantial volume of waste, making it suitable for large-scale construction, demolition, or commercial projects.
    • Ideal for: The 25-yard RoRo skip is commonly used in construction sites, major demolition projects, or commercial renovations. It can accommodate various waste materials, including construction debris, bulky waste, scrap metal, and general industrial waste.

30-Yard RoRo Skip:

    • Dimensions: A 30-yard RoRo skip typically has a length of around 9.2 meters (30.2 feet), a width of approximately 2.5 meters (8.2 feet), and a height of about 2.4 meters (7.9 feet). These dimensions provide an increased length compared to the 25-yard skip.
    • Capacity: A 30-yard RoRo skip has a capacity of approximately 30 cubic yards or 22.9 cubic meters. This size offers a larger volume for waste disposal, accommodating even greater quantities of waste materials.
    • Ideal for: The 30-yard RoRo skip is suitable for large-scale construction projects, major site clearances, or industrial waste disposal. It can handle substantial amounts of construction waste, demolition materials, and commercial or industrial waste.

35-Yard RoRo Skip:

    • Dimensions: A 35-yard RoRo skip typically has a length of around 9.2 meters (30.2 feet), a width of approximately 2.5 meters (8.2 feet), and a height of about 2.9 meters (9.5 feet). These dimensions provide increased height compared to the 30-yard skip.
    • Capacity: A 35-yard RoRo skip has a capacity of approximately 35 cubic yards or 26.8 cubic meters. This size offers a substantial volume for waste disposal, accommodating large quantities of waste materials.
    • Ideal for: The 35-yard RoRo skip is commonly used in major construction projects, extensive demolitions, or large-scale industrial waste disposal. It can handle significant amounts of construction debris, industrial waste, and other bulky materials.

Lockable Skip Hire Sizes

Lockable skips are available in various sizes to suit different project requirements and waste volumes. The specific sizes offered by skip hire companies may vary, but here are some common sizes available for lockable skips:

Small Lockable Skips:

    • Dimensions: Small lockable skips typically have dimensions similar to mini or midi skips, with lengths ranging from approximately 1.5 meters (5 feet) to 2.5 meters (8 feet), widths around 1.2 meters (4 feet) to 1.8 meters (6 feet), and heights ranging from 0.9 meters (3 feet) to 1.2 meters (4 feet).
    • Capacity: The capacity of small lockable skips can range from approximately 2 cubic yards to 4 cubic yards, or around 1.5 cubic meters to 3 cubic meters. These skips are suitable for projects that generate a relatively smaller volume of waste.

Medium Lockable Skips:

    • Dimensions: Medium-sized lockable skips are larger than small skips and offer increased capacity. The dimensions can vary, but they generally have lengths ranging from approximately 3 meters (10 feet) to 4 meters (13 feet), widths around 1.5 meters (5 feet) to 2 meters (6.5 feet), and heights ranging from 1.2 meters (4 feet) to 1.5 meters (5 feet).
    • Capacity: Medium lockable skips typically have a capacity of approximately 6 cubic yards to 8 cubic yards, or around 4.6 cubic meters to 6.1 cubic meters. These skips are suitable for projects that generate a moderate volume of waste.

Large Lockable Skips:

    • Dimensions: Large lockable skips are designed to handle significant waste volumes. The dimensions can vary, but they generally have lengths ranging from approximately 5 meters (16 feet) to 6 meters (20 feet), widths around 2 meters (6.5 feet) to 2.4 meters (8 feet), and heights ranging from 1.8 meters (6 feet) to 2.2 meters (7.2 feet).
    • Capacity: Large lockable skips typically have a capacity of approximately 10 cubic yards to 16 cubic yards, or around 7.6 cubic meters to 12.2 cubic meters. These skips are suitable for larger-scale projects that generate substantial amounts of waste.