Whatever size of skip you are looking for we can help. We have access to the largest range of skips for hire in the Tamworth area. Skips are usually measured in yards which may be unfamiliar to many people. The size options available range from 4 yards to 40 yards. For most domestic purposes the sizes are 4, 6 and 8 yards which are the most popular.
Skip sizes (Normal domestic use)
4 Yard
4 Yard skip has a cubic capacity of 3 meters with length of 1.83 meters and width of 1.29 meters. This size skip will hold around 45 to 55 black bags.
6 Yard
6 Yard skip has a cubic capacity of 4.6 meters with length of 2.6 meters and width of 1.52 meters This size skip will hold around 65 to 75 black bags.
8 Yard
8 Yard skip has a cubic capacity of 6 meters with length of 3.6 meters and width of 1.68 meters This size skip will hold around 75 to 85 black bags.
Skip sizes (Commercial use)
10 Yard
10 Yard Skip has cubic capacity of 8.85 meters with length of 3.74 meters and width of 1.78 meters. You will get approximately 100 black bags in this size of skip.
12 Yard
12 Yard Skip has cubic capacity of 9.2 meters with length of 3.76 meters and width of 1.78 meters. You will get approximately 120 black bags in this size of skip.
14 Yard
14 Yard Skip has cubic capacity of 10.7 meters with length of 4.1 meters and width of 1.75 meters. You will get approximately 145 black bags in this size of skip.
16 Yard
16 Yard Skip has cubic capacity of 12.22 meters with length of 4.3 meters and width of 1.75 meters. You will get approximately 170 black bags in this size of skip.
18 Yard
18 Yard Skip has cubic capacity of 14 meters with length of 4.2 meters and width of 1.98 meters. You will get approximately 195 black bags in this size of skip.
When a regular skip is not enough then you may go for a Roll-on Roll-off skip.
20 Yard RORO
20 Yard skip has length of 6.1 meters and width of 2.44 meters and will take around 220 black bags.
If you are not sure what size of skip you require please contact us and we will be happy to help. You should also measure the area to want to place the skip and ensure there is enough room for the skip delivery lorry to access this space.
The drivers are very experienced in delivery and pickup, but they are not miracle workers and cannot get a 20 yard skip in a 15 foot garden.