A Quick Guide to Skip Sizes
If you are needing a skip for your next project and not sure what size you need, then in this guide we will go through the different sizes of skips that we offer and what projects they may be best suited for.
2 Yard Skips – Mini Skip
2 Yard skips are our smallest skip that we hire out. This size of skip is great if you are dealing with small sites and also if you have a small amount of waste. These skip approximately hold about 2 tonnes of waste. What is also great about this skip as well is that if you have heavy materials it is better to put them into a 2 yard skip where they will be easier to collect. These skips are therefore ideal for doing any garden renovation or smaller bathroom renovation work where some masonry may be included.
4 Yard Skips – Midi Skip
4 Yards skips are small to medium sized skip which are great for smaller projects but also for those slightly larger projects too.
4 Yard Skips can hold up to about 40 full bin bags of waste or approximately 4 tonnes of waste. Again they are a great choice if you are going to do any type of renovation work that may include heavier materials. These skips are often referred to as Midi skips.
8 Yard Skips – Builders Skip
The 8 Yard skips is commonly referred to as the ‘builders skip’ as it is the skip of choice for most builders when carrying out work. Being larger in size this skip can be used in a domestic setting, should you have enough room to place the skip on your property. However, these are great skips for commercial work, for example full refits of shops or very large gardens. These skips can hold up to approximately eight tonnes in waste or about 80 full bin bags.
12 Yard Skips
12 Yard skips are the largest size of skip that we have for hire. These types of skips are about the size of a regular sized van. These skips are most suited for commercial projects therefore are best for projects like large renovations for example larger shops, factory refits or large building sites. Sometimes referred to as the jumbo skip, this skip can approximately hold up to 120 bin bags of waste.
Hopefully this guide has given you some further insight as to which skip size you may need for your next project.
If you do need skip hire in milton keynes or any of the surrounding areas then be sure you call us first on 01908 596145.
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