Skip Size Guide
Use our Skip Size Guide to identify the most appropriate Skip for your needs.
Mick George skips come in a variety of shapes and sizes, open or enclosed, with optional drop down doors; all aimed at easing the waste disposal process for you.
Skip size guide, please select a Skip size
4 Yard Skips are suitable for trade or residential use. Ideal for kitchen and bathroom refits.*
Fill to a level load.
*Sizes are subject to minor change, dependent on manufacturer
How big is a 4 Yard Skip?
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Height: 890mm (2.9ft)
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Length - top of Skip: 2530mm (8.3ft)
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Length - bottom of Skip: 1930mm (6.3ft)
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Width: 1625mm (5.3ft)
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Volume: 30-40 bin bags
6 Yard Skips are suitable for trade or residential use. The largest skip for heavy waste e.g. brick and soil waste. Good for bulky waste and small gardening jobs.*
Fill to a level load.
*Sizes are subject to minor change, dependent on manufacturer
How big is a 6 Yard Skip?
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Height: 1220mm (4ft)
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Length - top of Skip: 2820mm (9.25ft)
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Length - bottom of Skip: 1930mm (6.3ft)
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Width: 1676mm (5.5ft)
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Volume: 50-60 bin bags
8 Yard Skips are for commercial, trade, residential use. Normally referred to as a builders skip but also ideal for general house clearances.*
Fill to a level load.
*Sizes are subject to minor change, dependent on manufacturer
How big is a 8 Yard Skip?
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Height: 1300mm (4.3ft)
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Length - top of Skip: 3400mm (11.2ft)
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Length - bottom of Skip: 2240mm (7.3ft)
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Width: 1658mm (5.4ft)
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Volume: 60-80 bin bags
For commercial, trade or residential use. The largest skip for heavy waste eg. Bricks and spoil. Also ideal for general house clearance. Lockable for increased security and specialised projects. Contains and suppresses dusty loads. Increased safety for fire risk areas.*
Fill to a level load.
*Sizes are subject to minor change, dependent on manufacturer
How big is a 8 Yard Skip?
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Height: 1500mm (4.9ft)
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Length - top of Skip: 3045mm (9.9ft)
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Length - bottom of Skip: 1925mm (6.3ft)
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Width: 1600mm (5.2ft)
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Volume: 60-80 bin bags
For commercial, trade or residential use. Ideal for large house clearances and bulky items. Not suitable for soil or hardcore due to weight restrictions.*
Fill to a level load.
*Sizes are subject to minor change, dependent on manufacturer
How big is a 12 Yard Skip?
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Height: 1675mm (5.5ft)
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Length - top of Skip: 4040mm (13.2ft)
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Width: 1645mm (5.4ft)
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Volume: 100-120 bin bags
For commercial, trade or residential use. Ideal for large house clearances and bulky items. Not suitable for soil or hardcore due to weight restrictions. Lockable for increased security and specialised projects. Contains and suppresses dusty loads. Increased safety for fire risk areas.*
Fill to a level load.
*Sizes are subject to minor change, dependent on manufacturer
How big is a 12 Yard Skip?
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Height: 1830mm (6ft)
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Length - top of Skip: 3810mm (12.5ft)
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Length - bottom of Skip: 2130mm (7ft)
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Width: 1600mm (5.2ft)
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Volume: 100-120 bin bags
For commercial, trade or residential use. Ideal for large house clearances and bulky items. Not suitable for soil or hardcore due to weight restrictions.
Perfect where containment and security of waste are important. Robust lids at the top and large doors to rear for easy loading. Lockable to prevent unauthorised access. Increased safety for fire risk areas.*
Fill to a level load.
*Sizes are subject to minor change, dependent on manufacturer
How big is a 12 Yard Skip?
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Height: 1830mm (6ft)
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Length - top of Skip: 3950mm (12.9ft)
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Length - bottom of Skip: 2050mm (6.7ft)
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Width: 1758mm (5.8ft)
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Volume: 1100-120 bin bags
For commercial, trade or residential use. Ideal for larger projects like shop fittings, or light construction waste; including wood, metal and plastics. Not suitable for soil or hardcore due to weight restrictions.*
Fill to a level load.
*Sizes are subject to minor change, dependent on manufacturer
How big is a 16 Yard Skip?
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Height: 2080mm (6.8ft)
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Length - top of Skip: 4340mm (14.2ft)
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Length - bottom of Skip: 2390mm (7.8ft)
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Width: 1625mm (5.3ft)
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Volume: 140-160 bin bags
For commercial, trade or residential use. Ideal for larger projects like shop fitting or light construction waste; including wood, metal and plastics. Not suitable for soil or hardcore due to weight restrictions. Lockable for increased security and specialised projects. Contains and suppresses dusty loads. Increased safety for fire risk areas.*
Fill to a level load.
*Sizes are subject to minor change, dependent on manufacturer
How big is a 16 Yard Skip?
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Height: 2010mm (6.6ft)
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Length - top of Skip: 4110mm (13.9ft)
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Length - bottom of Skip: 2210mm (7.3ft)
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Width: 1676mm (5.5ft)
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Volume: 140-160 bin bags
For commercial, trade or residential use. Ideal for larger projects like shop fitting or light construction waste or demolition materials. Not suitable for soil or hardcore due to weight restrictions. Ideal where containment and security of waste are important. Robust lids at the top and large doors to rear for easy loading. Lockable to prevent unauthorised access. Increased safety for fire risk areas.*
Fill to a level load.
*Sizes are subject to minor change, dependent on manufacturer
How big is a 16 Yard Skip?
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Height: 2000mm (6.6ft)
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Length - top of Skip: 4510mm (14.8ft)
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Length - bottom of Skip: 2270mm (7.4ft)
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Width: 1758mm (5.8ft)
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Volume: 140-160 bin bags
Usually for commercial and trade use. Ideal for large loads of shop fitting, light construction and demolition waste – bulky and awkward items. Low sided for easy fill.*
Fill to level load – except for inert and concrete waste where skip should be only 3/4 full. Not suitable for soil or hardcore due to weight restrictions.
*Sizes are subject to minor change, dependent on manufacturer
How big is a 20 Yard Skip?
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Height: 1310mm (4.3ft)
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Length: 6096mm (20ft)
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Width: Width: 2407mm (7.9ft)
Suitable for light waste and timber, bulky items and segregated waste streams. Easy access with drop down side panels.*
*Sizes are subject to minor change, dependent on manufacturer
How big is a 35 Yard Skip?
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Height: 2241mm (7.4ft)
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Length: 5791mm (19ft)
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Width: Width: 2400mm (7.9ft)
Suitable for large industrial jobs, packaging and factory waste and recyclables; e.g. wood, plastics, cardboard. 40 Yard³ Enclosed also available.*
*Sizes are subject to minor change, dependent on manufacturer
How big is a 40 Yard Skip?
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Height: 2499mm (8.2ft)
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Length: 6096mm (20ft)
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Width: 2407mm (7.9ft)
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