Skip sizes: the full guide
A 6 yard skip suits most household jobs. Below that, minis and midis handle bathrooms and gardens; above it, the big skips are for clearances and light commercial waste, and everything from 10 yards up is banned from carrying heavy waste like soil and rubble. Each size below links to a full page with dimensions, what fits and typical prices.
Updated July 2026
| Size | Name | Holds | Typical price | Heavy waste? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 yard | Mini skip | 20 to 30 bin bags | £90 to £160 | Yes |
| 4 yard | Midi skip | 30 to 40 bin bags | £120 to £220 | Yes |
| 6 yard | Builder's skip | 50 to 60 bin bags | £180 to £280 | Yes |
| 8 yard | Large builder's skip | 60 to 80 bin bags | £220 to £330 | Yes |
| 10 yard | 10 yard skip | 80 to 100 bin bags | £250 to £380 | No, light waste only |
| 12 yard | Maxi skip | 100 to 120 bin bags | £280 to £420 | No, light waste only |
| 14 yard | 14 yard skip | 120 to 140 bin bags | £300 to £450 | No, light waste only |
| 16 yard | 16 yard skip | 140 to 160 bin bags | £320 to £480 | No, light waste only |
| 20 yard | Roll on roll off | 180 to 220 bin bags | £350 to £550 | No, light waste only |
| 40 yard | Large roll on roll off | 350 to 440 bin bags | £400 to £650 | No, light waste only |
Typical UK prices for one to two weeks of hire including delivery, collection and disposal. Regional variation applies, see the cost guide.
2 yard
Mini skip
£90 to £160
4 yard
Midi skip
£120 to £220
6 yard
Builder's skip
£180 to £280
8 yard
Large builder's skip
£220 to £330
10 yard
10 yard skip
£250 to £380
12 yard
Maxi skip
£280 to £420
14 yard
14 yard skip
£300 to £450
16 yard
16 yard skip
£320 to £480
20 yard
Roll on roll off
£350 to £550
40 yard
Large roll on roll off
£400 to £650
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