Commercial Skip Hire
We offer skip sizes from 2 to 12 yards for commercial waste removal across the UK. Find everything from a 2-yard skip suitable for small-scale commercial clearances to a 12-yard skip ideal for removing large construction materials.
The size you choose also affects the cost of skip hire, alongside the waste type, location and any permit requirements. Most skips are hired for a one-off project, with collection arranged when the work is complete. Businesses that fill skips regularly can also arrange repeat or ad hoc collections and replacement skips where required. Read our skip hire UK guide.
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Get a quote for skip hire and collection
- Free quote within 1 hour
- 2 to 12-yard skips available
- Duty of Care paperwork at no extra charge
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Skip sizes
One-off, daily, weekly, fortnightly, or ad hoc collection
Up to 110 bags of waste
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Cardboard Waste
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Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR)
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Garden Waste
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General Waste
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Glass Waste
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Oil Waste
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Plastic Waste
Skip sizes explained
2 yard skip dimensions
- Also known as a ‘mini skip’, these are the smallest skip sizes in the UK.
- 2 yard skip dimensions are: 4ft × 3ft × 3ft.
- Capacity: 20 to 25 bags of waste.
- Suitable for small commercial jobs such as office clear-outs and toilet refits.
4 yard skip dimensions
- Sometimes referred to as a midi skip.
- The dimensions of a 4 yard skip are: 6ft × 4ft × 3ft.
- Capacity: between 25 and 35 bags of waste.
- A good choice for jobs such as kitchen or bathroom rip-outs, or small site maintenance.
6 yard skip dimensions
- For small builders’ skips.
- 6 yard skip sizes are: 10ft x 4ft x 4ft.
- Capacity: anywhere from 40 to 55 bags of waste.
- You can often find 6 yard skips on building sites and construction projects.
8 yard skip dimensions
- With large builders’ skips
- The 8 yard skip dimensions are: 12ft x 6ft x 4ft.
- Capacity: can hold between 60 and 75 bags of waste.
- Medium-size projects such as shop refits and warehouse clear-outs often use 8 yard skips.
12 yard skip dimensions
- Maxi skips are the largest skip sizes we offer, before moving up to roll-on roll-offs.
- 12 yard skip dimensions are: 13ft x 6ft x 6ft.
- Capacity: 90 to 110 bags of waste.
- Useful for any job that requires removal of light, yet bulky waste.
- Note: A 12-yard skip is intended for bulky, lighter waste rather than dense materials such as soil, concrete and bricks, which can exceed collection weight limits.
Roll-on roll-off skip dimensions
- We offer 15 yard, 20 yard, 25 yard, 30 yard, and 40 yard RORO skips.
- Each is around 20 feet long and 8 feet wide, with the height varying by capacity.
- Capacity: 200 to 440 bags of waste.
- Learn more about roll-on roll-off skips on our dedicated guide.
Why use a skip?
Skips suit businesses that need to remove bulky, heavy or high-volume waste that would quickly fill standard wheelie bins. Common uses include construction waste, metals, refurbishments and commercial clearances. Their larger capacity can reduce the number of smaller containers required for suitable projects.
If outdoor space is limited or you’re only dealing with a small project, then you could consider an alternative such as skip bags or HIPPOBAGs.
Allow enough room for the skip itself and for the collection vehicle to safely deliver and remove it. If the skip needs to sit on a public road, a permit may also be required.
While skips can store a variety of waste types, they’re not suitable for some kinds of hazardous waste. There’s more information about using a skip in our hire guide.
How much does it cost to hire a skip?
Skip hire prices depend on the skip size, waste type, business location and how long the container is required. A permit or parking suspension can also add to the cost where the skip cannot be kept entirely on private land.
Larger skips generally cost more to hire than smaller options, but choosing the correct size can avoid paying for unused capacity or needing an additional collection because the first skip was too small.
For project-based waste, we can arrange a one-off skip delivery and collection. Sites that regularly fill skips can arrange repeat collections or replacement skips when required.
Tell us the waste type, postcode, required skip size and expected hire period for an accurate quote.
Get a fast and free quote
Get a quote for skip hire and collection
- Free quote within 1 hour
- 2 to 12-yard skips available
- Duty of Care paperwork at no extra charge
- Rated 4.9 on Trustpilot
Commercial bins, bags, and containers
Ensure you have the right business waste bins, bags, or containers with a suitable strategy in place for your collections. We offer a free audit that assesses the amount and types of waste you produce and how often. This helps define the most effective and cost-efficient bins, bags, or waste containers you need and the best collection schedule for your business.
From wheelie bins in various sizes to big rear-end and front-end loaders, roll-on/roll-off bins and skips to compactors – we have everything you need to fulfil your duty of care when it comes to waste. We also provide waste bags for clinical waste types to safely store such refuse before collection.
Explore the range of commercial bins, bags, and waste containers available in the UK to store your business waste before collection.
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1100 litre wheelie bins
The 1100 litre bin is the largest wheelie bin available to store up to 18 bags of waste.
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240 litre wheelie bins
The standard size wheelie bin you have at home that holds three to four bags of waste.
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360 litre wheelie bins
This is the largest two-wheel bin available to store five or six waste bags.
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660 litre wheelie bins
A four-wheel bin suitable for larger volumes of general waste and dry mixed recycling.
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Anatomical waste bags
Red clinical waste bags for organs, body parts, materials contaminated with bodily fluids.
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Balers
Static balers compress recyclable waste into solid bales to save space.
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Battery Bins
A battery bin helps improve recycling rates of used batteries and is a legal requirement for many businesses.
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Cardboard Balers
If you produce large amounts of cardboard waste then consider a baler.
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Clinical infectious waste bags
Orange clinical waste bags are for materials contaminated with infectious waste.
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Clinical waste bags
Clinical waste bags to store medical waste safely before collection and disposal.
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Clinical Waste Bins
Clinical waste bins are suitable containers to store all sorts of medical waste safely.
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Commercial Bin Sizes
Read our helpful guide to commercial bin sizes, dimensions, and measurements.
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Commercial waste bags
Commercial waste bags are ideal for various waste types when you can’t use a bin.
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Compactors
Choose from mobile and static compactors for general waste or recyclable rubbish.
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Confidential Waste Bags and Bins
Confidential waste bags provide a secure and flexible way to store sensitive documents before disposal.
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Cytotoxic and cytostatic waste bags
Purple waste bags for waste contaminated with cytotoxic and cytostatic medicines.
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Dental (amalgam) waste bins
White clinical waste bins for dental waste including unwanted and excess amalgam.
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Front end loaders
Large static containers ideal for businesses generating high volumes of waste.
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Highly infectious clinical waste bags
Yellow clinical waste bags for waste contaminated with infectious bodily fluids.
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IBC containers
Store high volumes of liquid waste including chemicals, solvents, and hazardous waste.
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Industrial Waste Bins
Store industrial waste safely on your site before collection and disposal with secure bins and containers.
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Large Commercial Waste Bins
A large bin offers a cost-effective way to store and dispose of commercial waste.
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Metal Balers
Using a metal baler in your business condenses the volume of waste, saving space for efficient storage.
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Non-infectious clinical waste bags
Yellow and black waste bags for non-infectious and non-hazardous waste.
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Office Bins
Different types of general waste and recycling bins for offices in various sizes.
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Paper Balers
Compact paper waste into bales to save space and make regular paper recycling collections easier.
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Plastic Balers
Compact plastic film, packaging, and other suitable plastics into bales for easier storage and recycling collections.
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Rear end loaders
A big commercial waste skip in sizes that can hold up to 160 bags of waste.
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Roll on roll offs
One of the largest containers for business waste that can store up to 440 bags of waste.
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Sanitary Waste Bins
Safely store feminine hygiene products and other sanitary waste with various bin sizes.
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Sharps bins
Use sharps bins with different coloured lids for needles, syringes, scalpels, and knives.
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Skip Hire
Hire a skip for small-scale commercial waste clearance, between 2-12 yard sizes available.
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Skip sizes
Sizes vary from 2 to 12-yard skips that can easily store various waste types and amounts.
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Small wheelie bins
Small two-wheel bins for businesses producing low volumes of waste or with limited space.
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Waste drums
Drums and barrels are ideal to safely store liquid, oil, and hazardous waste for collection.
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Wheelie Bins
Explore a range of two and four-wheel bins for many waste types.
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Wood Bins
A wood bin or skip helps your business segregate and store any type and amount of scrap wood safely.
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Skip size FAQs
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What skip sizes are available in the UK?
UK skip sizes usually range from small 2-yard and 3-yard skips through to larger 14-yard skips. For bigger commercial, construction, and industrial jobs, businesses may need a 20-yard, 30-yard, or 40-yard RoRo container instead of a standard skip.
Skips are measured in cubic yards, which shows the internal volume they can hold.
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What are standard UK skip dimensions?
Skip dimensions vary slightly by supplier, but most UK skip sizes follow a similar range.
A 6-yard builder’s skip is usually around 10 ft long, 5 ft wide, and 4 ft high, while an 8-yard skip is typically around 12 ft long, 6 ft wide, and 4 ft high.
Larger skips are longer and higher, making them more suitable for bulky commercial waste rather than very heavy materials.
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How many bin bags fit in each skip size?
Bag capacity will vary depending on how waste is packed, but as a rough guide:
- 2-yard skip: around 20 to 25 bin bags
- 4-yard skip: around 25 to 35 bin bags
- 6-yard skip: around 40 to 55 bin bags
- 8-yard skip: around 60 to 75 bin bags
- 12-yard skip: around 90 to 110 bin bags
Note: this should only be used as a guide, as loose bulky items can fill a skip faster than bagged waste.
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When should a business use a RoRo instead of a skip?
A business may need a RoRo container when a standard skip is too small, or collections would need to happen too often. RoRo containers are usually better for large construction projects, factory clearances, warehouse waste, bulky packaging, demolition waste, and high-volume light materials. They need more space and suitable vehicle access, so it’s important to consider the access and layout of your site before hiring one.
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Can I put heavy waste in a large skip?
Not always. Heavy waste such as soil, bricks, rubble, concrete, tiles, and hardcore can exceed safe weight limits in larger skips.
A 6-yard or 8-yard skip is often more suitable for heavy building waste, while larger skips are better for bulky but lighter materials. Skips should be filled level with the sides, as this can make transport unsafe.
Published 16th June 2022 by JackBrayshaw. Last modified 24th September 2026