Skip size guide
An unmatched range of skip sizes and availability
It can be difficult to visualise the difference between the different skip sizes, which are given in cubic metres. Please use the list below of skip types that are available to assist you in making the right choice.
Diagrams are drawn to scale from actual skips, but shapes do vary and not all skips have doors. These diagrams are intended to give you an idea of size and do NOT depict the exact skip you will receive.
2 Cubic Metre
Small skip. This is suitable for small cleanups. Its capacity is about the same as 2 standard box trailers .
2.5 Cubic Metre
Small skip. This is suitable for small cleanups. Its capacity is about the same ass 2.5 standard box trailers .
3 Cubic Metre
Mobile Skip. Lockable Lids. No permit required for placement in street (usually). Holds about 3 trailer loads..
3 Cubic Metre
Small skip. This is suitable for small cleanups. Its capacity is about the same as 3 standard box trailers .
4 Cubic Metre
Mobile Skip. Lockable Lids. No permit required for placement in street (usually). Holds about 4 trailer loads..
4 Cubic Metre
Small skip. Suitable for minor small renovations. Its capacity is about the same as 4 standard box trailers.
5 Cubic Metre
Medium skip. Suitable for minor renovations. Its capacity is about the same as 5 standard box trailers.
6 Cubic Metre
Medium skip. Suitable for medium renovations. Its capacity is about the same as 6 standard box trailers.
7 Cubic Metre
Medium skip. Suitable for medium renovations. Its capacity is about the same as 7 standard box trailers.
8 Cubic Metre
Medium skip. Suitable for medium renovations. Its capacity is about the same as 8 standard box trailers.
9 Cubic Metre
Medium to large skip. Suitable for small renovation projects Its capacity is about the same as 9 standard box trailers.
10 Cubic Metre
Medium to large skip. Suitable for many different applications. Its capacity is about the same as 10 standard box trailers..
12 Cubic Metre
Large skip. Suitable for renovation projects Its capacity is about the same as 12 standard box trailers .
13 Cubic Metre
Large skip. Suitable for renovation projects Its capacity is about the same as 13 standard box trailers.
14 Cubic Metre
Large skip. Suitable for renovation projects Its capacity is about the same as 14 standard box trailers .
15 Cubic Metre
Large skip. Suitable for renovation projects Its capacity is about the same as 15 standard box trailers .
16 Cubic Metre
Very Large skip. Suitable for renovation projects Its capacity is about the same as 15 standard box trailers .
17 Cubic Metre
Large skip. Suitable for renovation projects Its capacity is about the same as 17 standard box trailers .
18 Cubic Metre
Large skip. Suitable for renovation projects Its capacity is about the same as 18 standard box trailers .
20 Cubic Metre
Very large skip. Suitable for renovation projects Its capacity is about the same as 20 standard box trailers .
23 Cubic Metre
Very large skip. Suitable for renovation projects Its capacity is about the same as 25 standard box trailers .
25 Cubic Metre
Very large skip. Suitable for renovation projects Its capacity is about the same as 25 standard box trailers .
30 Cubic Metre
Large skip. Suitable for renovation projects Its capacity is about the same as 30 standard box trailers .
6 Cubic Metre
Mobile Skip. Lockable Lids. No permit required for placement in street (usually). Holds about 6 trailer loads..
