Guide
Which skip size do I need?
Nine sizes from 2 to 16 cubic yards. Here's what each one holds in bin bags, its footprint, what waste it can take, and the job it usually gets booked for.
| Skip | Holds | Size | Waste | Price inc VAT | Ex VAT | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-yard | ≈ 20 bin bags | 6ft × 4ft × 3ft | Any, incl. soil & rubble | £279 | £232.50 | Book |
| 3-yard | ≈ 30 bin bags | 7ft × 5ft × 3.5ft | Any, incl. soil & rubble | £299 | £249.17 | Book |
| 4-yard | ≈ 40 bin bags | 8ft × 5ft × 3.5ft | Any, incl. soil & rubble | £319 | £265.83 | Book |
| 6-yardMost popular | ≈ 60 bin bags | 9ft × 5ft × 4ft | Any, incl. soil & rubble | £369 | £307.50 | Book |
| 8-yard | ≈ 80 bin bags | 10ft × 6ft × 4ft | Any, incl. soil & rubble | £409 | £340.83 | Book |
| 10-yard | ≈ 100 bin bags | 12ft × 6ft × 5ft | Light bulky only | £464 | £386.67 | Book |
| 12-yard | ≈ 120 bin bags | 13ft × 6ft × 5.5ft | Light bulky only | £489 | £407.50 | Book |
| 14-yard | ≈ 140 bin bags | 14ft × 6ft × 5.5ft | Light bulky only | £499 | £415.83 | Book |
| 16-yard | ≈ 160 bin bags | 15ft × 6ft × 6ft | Light bulky only | £539 | £449.17 | Book |
By the job
| Job | Usual size |
|---|---|
| Bathroom strip-out | 2 to 4-yard |
| Kitchen rip-out | 6-yard |
| Garden clearance, one garden | 4 to 6-yard |
| Single-storey extension | 8-yard, two exchanges |
| Three-bed house clearance | 8-yard, or a full load collection |
| Shop or office strip-out | 12 to 16-yard, light waste |
| Soil from a patio dig | 2 to 6-yard, heavy |
Rules of thumb
- One cubic yard is about ten bin bags.
- Heavy waste (soil, rubble, concrete) goes in 8-yard or smaller.
- Level with the rim, never heaped. Overfilled skips can't be lifted.
- Need it on the road? 6-yard is the maximum in most of Essex. Ask about a road permit.
- When in doubt, go one size up. The next size is usually only £40 more, and a second skip is a lot more.
Questions people ask
How many bin bags in a 6-yard skip?
About 60 standard black bags, or roughly 50 to 60 bulk bags' worth of loose waste. It's the most popular size for a reason.
What's the biggest skip that takes soil and rubble?
8-yard. Above that the lorry can't legally lift the weight, so 10 to 16-yard skips are for light bulky waste only.
Skip or collection?
If the waste is ready now, and you have help to load it, wait and load is usually quicker: a full truck is £540, our driver helps, and nothing sits on the road. If it builds up over days, a skip. Read our comparison.
Found your size? Book it for tomorrow.
Pick what needs collecting, see the price, choose a day. We confirm by text and take card payment.