We measure the skip sizes in cubic yards. A cubic yard is about three-fourths of a cubic metre and fits about 10 bin bags or 2 wheelie bins.
small skip
4 ydwheelie bins
8bin bags
30-40Volume 4 yd3 / 3 m3
Height 3ft / 1.0m
Length 6ft / 1.8m
Width 4ft / 1.3m
Small in size at a low price – it is the do it yourself choice of waste disposal kit for any gardener or handy worker.
medium skip
6 ydwheelie bins
12bin bags
50-60Volume 6 yd3 / 4½ m3
Height 4ft / 1.2m
Length 8½ft / 2.6m
Width 5ft / 1.5m
The standard skip that is fit for almost any rubbish clearance job. It is the skip that you will immediately recognize.
large skip
8 ydwheelie bins
16bin bags
70-80Volume 8 yd3 / 6 m3
Height 4ft / 1.2m
Length 12ft / 3.7m
Width 5½ft / 1.7m
Often used in construction sites, it is the perfect skip for most commercial jobs or bigger home renovation projects.
extra large
12 ydwheelie bins
24bin bags
100-120Volume 12 yd3 / 9 m3
Height 5½ft / 1.7m
Length 12ft / 3.7m
Width 6ft / 1.8m
Suitable for a large volume of bulky but lighter waste. Excellent for domestic and garage clearance jobs.
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