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Skip Sizes

You may have come across various terms to describe skip sizes such as ‘midi’ or ‘6 yard’, but what do they actually mean? It can be confusing and ultimately, the best way to decide is to contact us for advice: 01293 908 535.
 
Here is a brief guide to give you an idea what all the jargon means!
 
The most common skip sizes are: 2 yard, 4 yard, 6 yard, 8 yard and 10 yard. Here, ‘yard’ refers to the capacity or volume of the skip in cubic yards. As this is not very easy to visualise, here is a rough guide to sizes, weight and number of bin bags:

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2 yard skip - Mini Skip:     
1.5m x 1.3m x 0.8m (W x L x H)         
2000kg 20 bin bags 

4 yard skip - Midi Skip:     
1.8m x 1.8m x 1.0m (W x L x H)         
4000kg  40 bin bags 

6 yard skip - Builder's Skip:     
2.0m x 2.6m x 1.3m (W x L x H)         
6000kg  60 bin bags    

8 yard skip - Builder's Skip:     
2.0m x 3.7m x 1.3m (W x L x H)         
8000kg  80 bin bags


10 yard skip - Builder's Skip:
2.0m x 3.8m x 1.5m (W x L x H)         
8000kg  100 bin bags   


12 yard skip - Maxi:   
2.0m x 3.7m x 1.7m (W x L x H)         
8000kg  120 bin bags  
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​Please note all values are approximate and may vary. Always check with us first if in doubt!
 
It’s important to note that skips can only be filled up to the height of the sides with no overflow. This is also known as ‘level loads only’ and is a mandatory requirement. If you are unsure that you will meet these criteria, it is wise to select a larger size.
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