6 Yard Skip Dimensions
When it comes to removing high amounts of waste, hiring a skip is the perfect solution. But with no experience in skip hire, it can be confusing on what to do next.
Our 6-yard skip is our most popular skip alongside our 8-yard skip, its perfect for handling large amounts of building waste from construction sites or large home renovations.
Our 6 yard skip size dimensions are as follows:
*Sizes are subject to minor change, dependent on manufacturer
- Height: 1220mm (4ft)
- Length – top of Skip: 2820mm (9.25ft)
- Length – bottom of Skip: 1930mm (6.3ft)
- Width: 1676mm (5.5ft)
- Volume: 50-60 bin bags
Our 6-yard skip guide below, will provide you with all the relevant information that you need to know before ordering. If you’re still unsure which skip size is best suited, our dedicated skip hire team will be more than happy to help.
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The 6-Yard skip, or also referred to as the “builders skip” is one of the most common skips hired across the UK. The 6-Yard skip is a versatile option for projects which have a significant amount of waste to dispose of.
It’s likely that you’ll have already come across one of these skips, as they are predominantly found on homeowners driveways for domestic projects such as a kitchen or bathroom renovations.
This 8 Yard Skip is also a great option for businesses that generate a lot of waste, frequently, such as restaurants, cafe’s, and hotels.
If you’re looking for a skip that offers more storage space for your waste, the Mick George Group offer a comprehensive variety of skips, ranging from 2yd – 40yd.
Some of which are available with enclosures, to ensure all your waste is retained within the Skip.
| Height | Length | Width | Volume | |
| 2 Yard Skip | 915mm | 1083mm (top) | 877mm | 10-20 Bin Bags |
| 4 Yard Skip | 890mm | 2530mm (top) | 1625mm | 30-40 Bin Bags |
| 6 Yard Skip | 1220mm | 2820mm (top) | 1676mm | 50-60 Bin Bags |
| 8 Yard Skip | 1300mm | 3400mm (top) | 1658mm | 60-80 bin bags |
| 12 Yard Skip | 1675mm | 4040mm (top) | 1645mm | 100-120 Bin Bags |
| 16 Yard Skip | 2080mm | 4340mm (top) | 1625mm | 140-160 Bin Bags |
When you’re ready to order your 6 yard skip, it’s important to know where you would like the skip to be placed prior to arrival.
If you don’t have enough room to place your skip on your private property, you will be required to obtain a skip permit to have the skip on public land.
Don’t worry, The Mick George Group can organise this on your behalf.
Full details on the positioning of your skip can be found here.
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The 6-Yard skip, or sometimes referred to as the builders skip is perfect for small building projects. Its normally used on the below projects:
- Commercial renovation projects
- Small Industrial Construction Jobs
- Home renovations
- Landscaping work
You’re probably wondering how much this skip will cost to hire, right?
The cost of 6 yard skip hire may vary depending on the company you choose. Generally, though, mid-range prices for a 6 yard general waste skip range from £170+vat.
The price will vary dependant on your location, the type of waste you’ll be disposing of and any additional extras that may be required.
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Generally speaking, 6-Yard skips are designed to handle a large amount of building waste from construction sites or large home renovations.
They usually have enough room for heavy items like soil and rubble, as well as bricks, concrete and other types of hardcore materials.
A full list of waste materials that are valid within your skip can be found here.
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6 Yard Skip Service
Our 6-Yard General Waste Skip are useful for industrial sized amounts of domestic waste. They are hired by commercial clients who will experience high amounts of waste removal needs and require the convenience of having onsite rubbish to their disposal.
Whatever the scale of the project, our large range of skips means we have the ideal way to dispose of your waste. Our skips come in a variety of shapes and sizes, open or enclosed skips, with optional drop down doors, so if a 6 Yard General Waste Skip is not appropriate, check out our full range of skips here.
If you are still unsure on if this is the right skip for you, take a look at our handy video which explains everything you need to know about the 6-yard skip.
Watch Our 6-Yard Skip Dimensions Video
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