Skip sizes guide
Compare every skip from a 2 tonne mini skip to a 16 yard skip, or answer three quick questions and we will recommend the right one.
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Pick a skip to see what it is best for, how much it holds and guide prices for your area. Not sure? Answer three quick questions and we will recommend one.
2 Tonne SkipApprox. 25 bin bags. A good choice when you only have a few rooms' worth of rubbish, or when a larger skip will not fit.2 Tonne Skip details 
4 Tonne SkipApprox. 45 bin bags. If you are not sure between a mini skip and something bigger, the 4 tonne skip is usually the safe middle ground.4 Tonne Skip details 
6 Tonne SkipApprox. 65 bin bags. Ideal when a 4 tonne skip would be a squeeze but you do not need a full builder's skip.6 Tonne Skip details 
8 Tonne SkipApprox. 85 bin bags. The best all-rounder for heavy waste. If your waste is light but bulky, consider a 16 yard skip instead.8 Tonne Skip details 
8 Tonne Enclosed SkipApprox. 85 bin bags. Choose an enclosed skip when security or tidiness matters as much as size.8 Tonne Enclosed Skip details 
16 Yard SkipApprox. 165 bin bags. Not suitable for heavy materials like soil, hardcore or bricks: use an 8 tonne skip for those.16 Yard Skip details 
16 Yard Enclosed SkipApprox. 165 bin bags. Best for light, bulky waste where security matters. Not suitable for heavy materials.16 Yard Enclosed Skip details Still not sure? Let us recommend one
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Recommended for your project based on the information provided.
Why this recommendation?
Heavy waste
Important information
- Some items may need separate handling or may not be suitable for a standard mixed skip, including plasterboard, electrical items, tyres, fridges, paints, solvents, liquids, batteries and hazardous materials.
- This recommendation is a guide only. Final skip suitability can depend on exact waste type, access, weight and legal restrictions.
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The illustration is a general guide to how our skips compare. A tonne-rated skip such as our 8 tonne is built for heavy waste; a 16 yard skip is measured by volume and is for lighter, bulky waste only.
Skip prices by area
| Skip size | Blackpool & the Fylde | Preston, Fulwood & Leyland | Lancaster | Morecambe & Heysham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tonne | £150 + VAT £180 inc VAT | £180 + VAT £216 inc VAT | £200 + VAT £240 inc VAT | £220 + VAT £264 inc VAT |
| 4 Tonne | £198 + VAT £237.60 inc VAT | £228 + VAT £273.60 inc VAT | £248 + VAT £297.60 inc VAT | £268 + VAT £321.60 inc VAT |
| 6 Tonne | £240 + VAT £288 inc VAT | £270 + VAT £324 inc VAT | £290 + VAT £348 inc VAT | £310 + VAT £372 inc VAT |
| 8 Tonne | £300 + VAT £360 inc VAT | £330 + VAT £396 inc VAT | £350 + VAT £420 inc VAT | £370 + VAT £444 inc VAT |
| 8 Tonne Enclosed | £330 + VAT £396 inc VAT | £370 + VAT £444 inc VAT | £390 + VAT £468 inc VAT | £410 + VAT £492 inc VAT |
| 16 Yard | £465 + VAT £558 inc VAT | £495 + VAT £594 inc VAT | £515 + VAT £618 inc VAT | £535 + VAT £642 inc VAT |
| 16 Yard Enclosed | £495 + VAT £594 inc VAT | £525 + VAT £630 inc VAT | £545 + VAT £654 inc VAT | £565 + VAT £678 inc VAT |
Guide prices only. Your exact price depends on your full postcode and is shown when you enter it and at checkout.
Skip size FAQs
What size skip do I need?
For a small clear-out or bathroom job a 2 or 4 tonne skip is usually enough. For a kitchen, a larger renovation or heavy waste, a 6 or 8 tonne skip is the safer choice. For light but bulky waste such as furniture, a 16 yard skip gives you the most space. If you are unsure, use the size finder on this page or call us on 01253 892020.
How many bin bags fit in each skip?
As a rough guide: a 2 tonne skip holds about 25 bin bags, a 4 tonne about 45, a 6 tonne about 65, an 8 tonne about 85 and a 16 yard skip about 165.
What is the difference between a tonne skip and a yard skip?
Our tonne-rated skips, such as the 8 tonne, are built for heavy waste. A 16 yard skip is measured by volume and is for lighter, bulky waste only.
Can I put soil, hardcore or bricks in a 16 yard skip?
No. Heavy materials like soil, hardcore and bricks need a tonne-rated skip such as our 8 tonne skip. The 16 yard skip is for light, bulky waste.
When should I choose an enclosed skip?
Choose an enclosed skip when security or tidiness matters as much as size, for example on a driveway or a site where you do not want others adding waste.
What can I not put in a skip?
Some items, such as hazardous waste, cannot go in a skip. See what can go in a skip for the full list and where to take anything we cannot accept.
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