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Our simple guide to skip sizes

Our simple skip hire guide includes metric and imperial measurements of skips to give an indication of the actual size of each and details of their black bag capacities. There are various skip sizes available which are typically measured in yards. Size options range from 4 yards to 40 yards with 4, 6 and 8 yards generally being the most popular for domestic skip hire purposes.

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4 Yard Skip

Skip Hire Network is a nation wide service for skip hire! This is our Best-selling Skip available! Dimensions (Imperial) Dimensions (Metric)
This skip is perfect for domestic use, such as Kitchen and bathroom refits & garden clearance Capacity: 4 Yards3 Capacity: 3.04m3
Height: 3’2” Height: 0.972 m
Garden waste, builders’ waste, household waste, 4 tonnes soil/stone Length: 6’ Length: 1.83 m
Width: 4’3” Width: 1.29 m

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6 Yard Skip

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This skip is perfect for domestic use, such as Kitchen and bathroom refits & garden clearance Capacity: 6 Yards3 Capacity: 4.6m3
Height: 4' Height: 1.22 m
Garden waste, builders’ waste, household waste, 4 tonnes soil/stone Length: 8’6” Length: 2.6 m
Width: 5' Width: 1.52 m

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8 Yard Skip

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This Maxi Skip is often hired for bulky waste such as soil, concrete and other builders waste. Capacity: 8 Yards3 Capacity: 6.1m3
Height: 4' Height: 1.22 m
Garden waste, builders’ waste, household waste, 4 tonnes soil/stone Length: 12' Length: 3.66 m
Width: 5'6" Width: 1.68 m

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14 Yard Skip

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This skip is ideal for most usage, especially light bulky waste items such as breeze blocks or metal items. Capacity: 14 Yards3 Capacity: 10.3m3
Height: 5'11 Height: 1.8 m
The perfect skip for light bulky waste. Length: 13'5" Length: 4.1 m
Width: 5'9" Width: 1.75 m

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16 Yard Skip

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This skip is ideal for large house clearances, large shop fitter jobs, large amounts of light construction waste such as wood, metal or plastics. Capacity: 16 Yards3 Capacity: 12.2m3
Height: 6'5" Height: 2 m
The perfect skip for large building works, bulky waste and metal items. Length: 13'8" Length: 4.2 m
Same size as a family car. Width: 6' Width: 1.84 m

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20 Yard Skip

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This skip is ideal for house clearances and larger loads of household waste. Often chosen by builders for lighter waste. Capacity: 20 Yards3 Capacity: 15.29m3
Height: 6'5" Height: 2 m
The perfect skip for building work and bulky waste. Length: 20' Length: 6.1 m
Largest skip available for Heavy Waste. Width: 7'10" Width: 2.4 m

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25 Yard Skip

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This skip is most suited for shop fittings, interior work and refurbishments that produce large amounts of light waste. Capacity: 25 Yards3 Capacity: 19.11m3
Height: 6'5" Height: 2 m
The perfect skip for renovation and fitting work that produces light bulky waste. Length: 20' Length: 6.1 m
Best for materials such as Timber, Wood, Garden Waste, Green Waste, Metals and Plastics. Width: 7'10" Width: 2.4 m

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30 Yard Skip

Skip Hire Network is a nation wide service for skip hire! This is our Best-selling Skip available! Dimensions (Imperial) Dimensions (Metric)
This skip is hired mostly for large house clearances, large garden waste, green waste (not soil) and for large loads of light building waste. Capacity: 30 Yards3 Capacity: 22.91m3
Height: 6'5" Height: 2 m
The perfect skip for renovation and fitting work that produces light bulky waste. Length: 20' Length: 6.1 m
Best for materials such as Timber, Wood, Garden Waste, Green Waste, Metals and Plastics. Width: 7'10" Width: 2.4 m

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40 Yard Skip

Skip Hire Network is a nation wide service for skip hire! This is our Best-selling Skip available! Dimensions (Imperial) Dimensions (Metric)
This skip is hired mostly for large house clearances, large garden waste, green waste (not soil) and for large loads of light building waste. Capacity: 40 Yards3 Capacity: 30.58m3
Height: 8'7" Height: 2.6 m
The perfect skip for renovation and fitting work that produces light bulky waste. Length: 20' Length: 6.1 m
Best for materials such as Timber, Wood, Garden Waste, Green Waste, Metals and Plastics. Width: 7'10" Width: 2.4 m

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