Online Skip Size Guide
With so many types and sizes of skips available, from small compact bins to large roll on – roll of containers for bulky waste. Choosing the right skip can be a nightmare – here at NatWaste we try to make life a little simpler for you.
Our ‘Friendly Skip Guide’ shows you the capacities, dimensions and approximate ‘black bag’ quantity – to give you a better idea of what you can fit in there.
Mini Skip (2 Yard)
The smallest skip that we have available. Ideal for small amounts of household and garden waste.
Cubic Capacity: 2 yard
Dimensions (approx.) H x L x W: 32″ (0.8m) x 73″ (1.8m) x 53″ (1.3m)
Approx. Black Bags Capacity: 15 – 25
Midi Skip (4 Yard)
A good size for medium sized projects – ideal for garden waste and household waste.
Cubic Capacity: 4 yard
Dimensions (approx.) H x L x W: 35″ (0.9m) x 107″ (2.7m) x 66″ (1.6m)
Approx. Black Bags Capacity: 35 – 45
Builders Skip (6 Yard)
Suitable for building waste such as concrete, soil and rubble. Also popular for medium amounts of household waste.
Cubic Capacity: 6 yard
Dimensions (approx.) H x L x W: 47″ (1.2m) x 122″ (3.1m) x 69″ (1.75m)
Approx. Black Bags Capacity: 50 – 60
Builders Skip (8 Yard)
Our most popular sized skip. A larger skip suitable for rubble, soil or concrete – or larger amounts of household waste.
Cubic Capacity: 8 yard
Dimensions (approx.) H x L x W: 50″ (1.2m) x 135″ (3.45m) x 69″ (1.75m)
Approx. Black Bags Capacity: 70 – 90
Large Skip (10 Yard)
A popular sized skip for bulkier or lighter waste. Typically used for bigger clearances and larger amounts of waste.
Cubic Capacity: 10 yard
Dimensions (approx.) H x L x W: 63″ (1.6m) x 136″ (3.45m) x 69″ (1.75m)
Approx. Black Bags Capacity: 100 – 120
12 Yard Skip
One of the more popular skip sizes. Typically used for larger projects – for light or bulkier waste types.
Cubic Capacity: 12 yard
Dimensions (approx.) H x L x W: 64″ (1.6m) x 142″ (3.6m) x 69″ (1.75m)
Approx. Black Bags Capacity: 130 – 150
14 Yard Skip
14 yards³ skips are suitable for light, bulky waste items.
Cubic Capacity: 14 yard
Dimensions (approx.) H x L x W: 72″ (1.8m) x 162″ (4.1m) x 70″ (1.75m)
Approx. Black Bags Capacity: 150 – 170
16 Yard Skip
Suitable for larger projects such as shop fit outs, large amounts of light construction waste such as wood, metal or plastics.
Cubic Capacity: 16 yard
Dimensions (approx.) H x L x W: 77″ (2.0m) x 162″ (4.2m) x 72″ (1.84m)
Approx. Black Bags Capacity: 170 – 190
Low Sided RORO (15yrd – 25yrd)
Generally used on larger sites, can take brick, rubble, soil & concrete as well as general waste.
Cubic Capacity: 15 yard – 25 yard
Dimensions (approx.) H x L x W: 48″ (1.22 – 1.62m) x 236″ (6.07m) x 87″ (2.23m)
Approx. Black Bags Capacity: 200 – 220
High Sided RORO (30yrd – 40yrd)
Suitable for light weight waste, used in major refurbishments and retail environments.
Cubic Capacity: 30 yard – 40 yard
Dimensions (approx.) H x L x W: 91″ (2.39 – 2.69m) x 236″ (6.07m) x 87″ (2.23m)
Approx. Black Bags Capacity: 230 +
Skip and RORO Vehicle Dimensions
If exact dimensions are required please confirm prior to booking.