What Size Skip Do I Need?

What Size Skip Do I Need? | Skip Size Guide

Helping You Choose The Exact Skip You Need

At Stamford Skip Hire we know sometimes it can prove a little difficult working out what size skip you might need, especially if you are a novice to hiring a skip. We have provided a rough guide below to help you with this process.

It is always better to overestimate the size of the skip you will need, as if you hire a skip too small it can work out to be more expensive in the long run as you will have to hire a second skip for the overflow. That's what our guide is for to help you make the right size choice and avoid any unexpected overflows.

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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4 Yard Skip

Suitable For: Small 4- yard skips are the perfect option for small scale projects. If you are refurbishing a bathroom or working on your beloved garden, this is the ideal skip size for you.

Size: 4- yard skips provided by Stamford Skip Hire can fit between 30-40 bin bags.

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6 Yard Skip

Suitable For: Our most popular skip for domestic skip hire requirements is the 6- yard skip. If you are renovating a medium-sized kitchen and bathroom projects.

Size: Six yard skips general fit 50-60 full bin bags.
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8 Yard Skip

Size: 8-yard skips fit between 60-80 full bin bags.

Suitable For: 8-yard skips are idea for full-scale kitchen and bathroom projects. If you are renovating a larger space, an 8-yard skip could be your best option. 8- yard skips are the ideal solution for heavy waste such as concrete and soils.

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10 Yard Skip

Suitable For: 10-yard seen on building sites can also be used of domestic garden clean ups and house renovations. If you are renovating a site for commercial purposes, a 10-yard skip is a good option for you.

Size: This skip can fit 70-90 full bin bags.
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12 Yard Skip

Suitable For: 12-yard skips are for large scale refurbishments on bigger houses and estates. With a 12-yard skip, it is crucial to fill skips with the right materials. It is not appropriate to fill a 12-yard skip with brick and soil. These materials in large quantities are heavy and skip lorries can not handle the substantial loads.

Size: 100-120 full bin bags.
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16 Yard Skip

Suitable For: For large scale domestic, commercial and constructions projects. These skips can cater for materials such as concrete, soil and sand.

Size: 16-yard skips can hold approximately 120 to 140 bin bags.
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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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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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