Skip Bin Size Guide - How to Choose the Right Skip Bin

Here at Skip Bin Finder we’re pleased to offer a wide variety of skip bins for hire.

Our skip bins are suitable for both domestic and commercial use so whether you are moving house, renovating or running a business, you’ve come to the right place.

This guide is intended to make it easy for you to make the right selection so that your experience with Skip Bin Finder is as simple and convenient as possible.

Before you select your skip bin, please bear in mind that if you intend to use it for the removal of asbestos or other hazardous waste, you will need to speak to the staff at Skip Bin Finder before booking through Skip Bin Finder.

Not all suppliers accept hazardous waste and those that do have strict guidelines regarding the management of both the skip bin and the waste.

This is a common question and for that reason, we’ve created our failsafe guide.

You need a skip bin which has ample space to contain all of your waste, but also one which is not too large so you don’t spend more than necessary. Choosing the right size saves you time and money.

If you are in need of extra guidance, please get in touch with our friendly team at the Skip Bin Finder head office. We’re always happy to help.

The following guide shows the skip bin sizes stocked by our suppliers and which you can order through us.

^{*Please note* that sizes are not exact and there may be small variations in the skip bins supplied by individual suppliers.}

^{*Please note* that not all skip bins are equipped with doors so please ask before ordering if you need doors}

Length 1.8m

Width 1.5m

Height 0.9m

2 Cubic Metres

^{Suitable for smaller clean ups}

^{Equivalent to 8 wheelie bins or approximately 3 level 6x4 trailer loads}

Length 2.5m

Width 1.5m

Height 0.9m

3 Cubic Metres

^{Suitable for smaller clean ups}

^{Equivalent To 12 wheelie bins or approximately 4 level 6x4 trailer loads}

Length 2.5m

Width 1.5m

Height 1.2m

4 Cubic Metres

^{Suitable for moderate 1 room renovations or smaller clean ups}

^{Equivalent To 16 wheelie bins or approximately 5.5 level 6x4 trailer loads}

Length 3.6m

Width 1.5m

Height 1.2m

4 Cubic Metres

^{Suitable for moderate 1 room renovations or large clean ups.}

^{Equivalent To 24 wheelie bins or approximately 8.5 level 6x4 trailer loads}

Length 4.0m

Width 1.5m

Height 1.3m

7 Cubic Metres

^{Suitable for medium renovations or large clean ups.}

^{Equivalent To 28 wheelie bins or approximately 10 level 6x4 trailer loads}

Length 3.7m

Width 1.5

Height 1.6

8 Cubic Metres

^{Suitable for medium renovations or large clean ups.}

^{Equivalent To 32 wheelie bins or approximately 11 level 6x4 trailer loads}

Length 3.9m

Width 1.6m

Height 1.5m

9 Cubic Metres

^{Suitable for medium renovations or larger clean ups.}

^{Equivalent To 36 wheelie bins or approximately 13 level 6x4 trailer loads}

Length 5.0m

Width 1.7m

Height 1.4m

11 Cubic Metres

^{Suitable for medium renovations or heavy waste.}

^{Equivalent To 44 wheelie bins or approximately 15.5 level 6x4 trailer loads}

Length 5.0m

Width 2.2m

Height 1.4m

15 Cubic Metres

^{For larger renovations or heavy waste.}

^{Equivalent To 60 wheelie bins or approximately 21 level 6x4 trailer loads}

Length 7.0m

Width 2.2m

Height 2.0m

30 Cubic Metres

^{For larger renovations or heavy waste.}

^{Equivalent To 120 wheelie bins or approximately 43 level 6x4 trailer loads}

We are proud to offer a wide selection of skip bin sizes and types to cover any job in both the domestic and commercial sectors. Our guide to skip bin sizes is created to help you to select the best bin for your needs so you can understand exactly what you’re going to get.

Our friendly team is always ready to help you to select the best bin for your needs, whether you need a bin that isn’t listed below, or you need help choosing the right one.

We have bins with doors or without in a range of shapes, sizes and types.

Our most popular bin choices include:

This is the skip bin that comes to most people’s minds when they think of rubbish removal. Used for both domestic and commercial waste, these are the most popular bins on the market and range from 2 cubic meters to 17 cubic meters. With high sides and a short length, this bin will fit where a typical car would park and can come with wheelbarrow access on request.

This bin features a large rear door and a rectangular shape to make large jobs requiring a bobcat easier. The size of these bins ranges from 4m3 to 30m3, they can cover all kinds of job types and are primarily used for commercial waste disposal.

Mobile skip bins are ideal for awkward areas and do not require a council permit as other skip bins do. Saving you time and effort, mobile skip bins are perfect for general waste, light green waste and light building waste. These bins are registered for the road and are towable by car.

With our range of sizes, shapes and bin types – we are confident that you’ll find the right bin for your domestic or commercial rubbish needs.