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It’s actually quite a common question, more common than you may think. When you’ve decided to undertake work within your home, if it’s significant, then the chances are you will need a skip for the waste. The next question is, what size skip do I need?
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- What are my skip options?
- Which skip do I need?
- Is there anything I can’t put in the skip?
- Get a quote for skip hire
What are my skip options?
Skips are measured in Yards, so typically when you hire a skip it will be called “x” yard skip. Here’s a guide of available skips & rough sizes of each of them:
| Size of Skip | How Much Can It Hold? | Length (ft) | Width (ft) | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Yards | 2 Tonnes 20 Black Bin Bags 6.5 Wheelie Bins | 3ft | 3ft | 2ft |
| 4 Yards | 4 Tonnes 40 Black Bin Bags 13 Wheelie Bins | 5ft | 5ft | 2.5ft |
| 6 Yards | 6 Tonnes 60 Black Bin Bags 19.5 Wheelie Bins | 10ft | 5.2ft | 3ft |
| 8 Yards | 8 Tonnes 80 Black Bin Bags 26 Wheelie Bins | 11ft | 5.5ft | 4ft |
| 10 Yards | 10 Tonnes 100 Black Bin Bags 32.5 Wheelie Bins | 12ft | 5.6ft | 5ft |
| 12 Yards | 12 Tonnes 120 Black Bin Bags 39 Wheelie Bins | 12.2ft | 5.8ft | 5.5ft |
| 14 Yards | 14 Tonnes 140 Black Bin Bags 45.5 Wheelie Bins | 13.5ft | 6.3ft | 6.7ft |
*Please note that this table is a guide & some skips vary in size.
Which skip do I need?
It really depends on the kind of waste you are planning to put in there & the project you are undertaking, so realistically it’s a best guess or estimate. As a guide here are a few common jobs and the skip you may require:
- Removal of a small kitchen or bathroom – 4 Yard Skip
- Loft conversions – 8 Yard Skip
- Complete house clearance – 12 / 14 Yard Skip
Is there anything I can’t put in the skip?
There tends to be a few items that you can’t put in a skip, however you should always check before hand with the skip hire company to make sure you are clear on everything you can’t take.
As a general rule, you tend not to be allowed to put hazardous items in skips, which includes:
- Tvs
- Computers
- Paint Tins
- Asbestos Waste
- Tyres
- Fridges
- Plasterboard
- Batteries
- Medical Waste
This is not an exhaustive list, so make sure you check before agreeing to hire!
