16 Yard Skip: Size Guide and Typical Prices

Updated July 2026

Also known as16 yard skip
Dimensions4.2m long x 1.8m wide x 2.0m high (13'9" x 6' x 6'6")
Capacity140 to 160 bin bags
Typical UK price£320 to £480 for one to two weeks, all in
Weight guidanceLight waste only.
Good forCommercial premises, large fit-outs, factory and warehouse clearances, bulky light waste in volume.
Not forAnything heavy, and any site without proper vehicle access.

The 16 yard skip holds 140 to 160 bin bags and typically costs £320 to £480. It is the largest conventional chain-lift skip most firms carry before the range jumps to roll on roll off containers, and it exists almost entirely for commercial light waste.

Warehouse clearances, factory refits and big retail projects use 16 yarders for cardboard, plastics, furniture and fittings. The two metre sides mean loading is by machine, platform or gravity, not by lifting over.

If you are pricing a 16, price the 20 yard roll on roll off too. On many jobs the RoRo's easier loading through a rear door and the extra capacity cost little more, provided the site can take the bigger lorry.

Prices are typical national ranges, always flagged as such, and your postcode moves them. Check the skip hire cost guide for regional detail, or go straight to local firms near you for a real quote.

Not sure? Compare the sizes either side

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16 yard skip questions

What is the biggest normal skip before roll on roll off?
The 16 yard is the largest chain-lift skip in most fleets. Beyond it, 20 to 40 yard roll on roll off containers arrive on a hook-loader lorry and need considerably more site space.
What does a 16 yard skip cost?
Typically £320 to £480 for one to two weeks including delivery, collection and disposal, with light waste only. Trade accounts with scheduled exchanges usually price better than one-off hires.
Can I hire a 16 yard skip for a house clearance?
You can, but few domestic properties have the access, and loading over two metre sides is genuinely hard without equipment. A 12 yard, or two, is usually the more practical answer.

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