Skip Guide
Regardless of the project you’re tackling around the home, garden or site, our large range of skips means we have the ideal way to correctly dispose of your waste. Our simple Skip Guide includes metric and imperial measurements of skips to give an indication of the actual size of each. We have also included an estimate of the capacity of each skip as an equivelent of domestic refuse sacks.
If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to contact our helpful team here.
3 Yard Skip
Suitable for clearing domestic or garden refuse, perfect for a small kitchen or bathroom project. Will fit on a standard driveway.
| SIZE | 3 yd³ (2.3 m³) |
| LENGTH | 6′ 9″ (2.1 m) |
| WIDTH | 5′ 3″ (1.6 m) |
| HEIGHT | 3′ (0.9 m) |
| CAPACITY | 30 to 40 domestic refuse sacks |
6 Yard Skip
Suitable for taking away heavy waste such as soil, hardcore and demolition debris. Perfect for ground work projects.
| SIZE | 6 yd³ (4.6 m³) |
| LENGTH | 10' (3.2 m) |
| WIDTH | 6' (1.8 m) |
| HEIGHT | 3'8" (1.1 m) |
| CAPACITY | 50 to 60 domestic refuse sacks |
12 Yard Skip
Suitable for disposing of bulky items such as room clearance. Perfect for building projects such as large-sized kitchen project or office clearance.
| SIZE | 12 yd³ (9.2 m³) |
| LENGTH | 13.4' (4.07 m) |
| WIDTH | 6' (1.83 m) |
| HEIGHT | 5.4' (1.63 m) |
| CAPACITY | 100 to 120 domestic refuse sacks |
20 Yard Skip
Often the largest available non Roll-on Roll-off skip available. These skips are useful for a range of purposes, and can fit a considerable amount of waste.
| SIZE | 20 cu yd (15 m³) |
| LENGTH | 15'6" (4.7 m) |
| WIDTH | 6' (1.8 m) |
| HEIGHT | 6'9" (2 m) |
| CAPACITY | 200 to 240 domestic refuse sacks |
15 Yard RORO
When a regular skip isn’t big enough, you can opt for an even larger Roll-on Roll-off skip. These skips can take considerable waste, including bulky items.
| SIZE | 15 cu yd (11.5 m³) |
| LENGTH | 19'8" (6.07m) |
| WIDTH | 7'3" (2.23m) |
| HEIGHT | 4' (1.22m |
| CAPACITY | domestic refuse sacks |
20 Yard RORO
A popular choice in the construction industry, with enough space to dispose of large amounts of building waste and debris, including timber, metal and rubble.
| SIZE | 20 yd³ (15 m³) |
| LENGTH | 19' 9" (6 m) |
| WIDTH | 8' (2.4 m) |
| HEIGHT | 4'9" (1.5 m) |
| CAPACITY | 200 to 240 domestic refuse sacks |
40 Yard RORO
Our biggest available skip size, perfect if you have a considerable amount of waste to be removed.
| SIZE | 40 cu yd (30 m³) |
| LENGTH | 19' 9" (6 m) |
| WIDTH | 8' (2.4 m) |
| HEIGHT | 8' 3" (2.5 m) |
| CAPACITY | 400 to 500 domestic refuse sacks |
What can and can't go in a skip
B&E Transport is a recycling and waste management specialist. We have a range solutions for any waste management requirement. Whatever your disposal needs just give our friendly team a call. CONTACT US for expert advice from our experienced team.
For some items , a skip may not be the right solutions, so if you have any of the following or anything you are unsure about please give us a call:
- Tyres
- Fridges
- Freezers
- Oil
- Solvents
- Paints
- Large tree roots or logs
- Gas cylinders
- Fluorescent tubes
- Asbestos
- Other hazardous material