Sheffield Skip Hire Size Guide

It's always exciting to launch into a new renovation project, whether you're having a clear-out, redesigning a kitchen, revamping an office space, or giving your business an amazing makeover. If you're ready to explore the various Sheffield skip hire options available, you'll probably want to start with understanding what size skip to hire.

Here at JustHire, we are dedicated to making the equipment and skip hire process as easy as pie for our customers in Sheffield and beyond. Part of that mission includes making sure that you have all the information you need, right here at your fingertips. So we created this user-friendly skip size guide to give you peace of mind as you get your project off the ground.

Why Does Choosing the Right Skip Size Matter?

If you've never hired a skip before, you might not realise that they are available in a wide range of sizes. This is handy knowledge for the budding DIY enthusiast because you can book exactly the right skip size for your needs.

During this process, it helps to know that hiring the wrong size of skip can get a bit costly. This is because you'll pay more than you need to for a skip that's way too large, but if you go too small, you might need to get your skip collected and then pay for another one.

Happily, by following our Sheffield skip hire size guide, you can minimise the risk of ordering the wrong size. To help you, we have detailed the exact proportions of all of the skips available and provided easy-to-visualise examples of what might fit in each one.

Making Sheffield Skip Hire Easy

With well over half a million people living and working in Sheffield, there are always lots of people kick-starting fun projects that call for some hassle-free waste management. With our friendly and experienced team always a phone call or message away, we're their one-stop shop for getting things done.

Essentially, that means that with JustHire, you're always in good company! So, read on to learn all you could possibly want to know about skip sizes, discovering the perfect option to suit your needs along the way.

our Convenient Sheffield Skip Hire Size Options:

Our goal is to make sure that your experience of working with JustHire is positive from start to finish. That's why we've included this handy size guide for our Sheffield customers in our extensive equipment and skip hire knowledge centre. Remember, if you can't find the information you need, you can always drop us a message. But first, check out the skip sizes that you can choose from:

2 Yard Skip

Dimensions: 5ft x 5ft x 3ft

Space for: 20-30 bin bags of waste

Maximum weight limit: 2 tonnes

Also known as: Mini skip

Usually used for: Clear-outs, smaller DIY projects, and garden waste

Often described as a “mini skip,” our 2 yard skip is a brilliant compact waste disposal option for creative weekend DIY projects, small-scale renovations, seasonal garden overhauls, and even a satisfying clear out of your attic or garage.

Thanks to its petite size, this smallest of skip options can easily fit in a standard driveway, occupying less than half a parking space. This makes it a great option for roadside locations too, although don't forget, even for the tiniest skip, you'll still need a permit from the council.

4 Yard Skip

Dimensions: 7ft x 5ft x 3ft

Space for: 40 bin bags of waste

Maximum weight limit: 4 tonnes

Also known as: Midi Skip

Usually used for: Clear-outs, DIY projects, smaller home or office renovations, and garden waste

If you have a larger item among your waste to dispose, of like a single mattress or a sofa, the 4 yard skip could be your go-to option. Ideal for smaller renovation projects, such as a new shower installation or bedroom makeover, this skip size will help you declutter your work site in no time.

This “midi skip” size option is a little more generous than the 2 yard skip but still small enough to fit in half a parking space. Once again, you can use this container option for a wide range of waste types, including garden waste, unwanted old furniture, and even rubble.

6 Yard Skip

Dimensions: 10ft x 5ft x 3ft

Space for: 60 bin bags of waste

Maximum weight limit: 6 tonnes

Also known as: Small Builders Skip

Usually used for: Single-room renovation projects, bulkier clear-outs, garden waste

If you are gearing up to install a new kitchen or bathroom, clearing out because you're about to move house, or jumping into a more substantial DIY project, the 6 yard skip could be your new best friend.

Often referred to as a “small builders skip,” this useful skip size requires a little less room a parking space, making it ideal for delivery to your door. This is also a good option if you have a relatively small amount of heavier waste to get rid of, thanks to its higher maximum weight limit.

8 Yard Skip

Dimensions: 11ft x 7ft x 5ft

Space for: 80 bin bags of waste

Maximum weight limit: 8 tonnes

Also known as: Builders Skip

Usually used for: Single or multi-room renovation projects, smaller commercial projects, bulkier clear-outs

As the most common size of skip that you are likely to encounter in Sheffield, the 8 yard skip is a dependable and iconic friend to DIY home renovators and professional builders alike. Conveniently, it fits beautifully in a standard car parking space.

If you have just moved into a new home and are preparing for its transformation, there's a good chance that this skip is just the trusty steed required to carry your construction waste off into the sunset. Similarly, this is a popular choice for both house and business remodels.

10 Yard Skip

Dimensions: 12ft x 6ft x 6ft

Space for: 100 bin bags of waste

Maximum weight limit: 8 tonnes

Usually used for: Professional home and business renovations, house clearance, larger landscaping projects

Skips like this one, larger than the 8 yard builders skip above, tend not to be used so often for home renovations and personal projects. These skips are not suitable for disposing of rubble or hardcore but can be really useful for bulkier items and construction waste.

Because of the greater length and height of this skip, it's worth noting that council permits can be more challenging to secure for roadside placement of 10 yard skips and above, making planning ahead a must.

12 Yard Skip

Dimensions: 13ft x 7ft x 6ft

Space for: 120 bin bags of waste

Maximum weight limit: 8 tonnes

Usually used for: Professional home and business renovations, construction sites, house clearance, larger landscaping projects

This large and deep skip size offers ample space for an entire living room suite's worth of furniture, and plenty more besides. Great for major home renovations and large-scale house clearance, this refuse container makes it easy to dispose of a lot of waste quickly.

Once again, the 12 yard skip is not suitable for rubble or hardcore due to its maximum weight limit. However, it is a versatile option for ambitious home and business renovations, construction sites, and landscaping redesigns.

14 Yard Skip

Dimensions: 13.5ft x 6ft x 6ft

Space for: 140 bin bags of waste

Maximum weight limit: 8 tonnes

Usually used for: Professional home and business renovations, construction sites, house clearance, larger landscaping projects

If you've got a collection of old beds to dispose of, are renovating several rooms at once, or are even stripping out an old outdoor installation to make room for something new, this could be the right skip size for you.

Keep in mind that the sides of these larger skips are higher, making them less suited to those transferring waste in from ground-height, and better suited to filling from above.

16 Yard Skip

Dimensions: 14ft x 6ft x 7ft

Space for: 160 bin bags of waste

Maximum weight limit: 8 tonnes

Usually used for: Professional home and business renovations, house clearance, construction sites, larger landscaping projects

As the largest member of the JustHire skip family, the 16 yard skip is mostly used in substantial professional and commercial projects. Of course, if you think you've got enough waste to fill it, there's no reason why it couldn't be the perfect rental solution for you.

This extra-large skip is not suitable for hardcore and rubble disposal due to its maximum weight limit for transport. If you suspect that you need an even more mighty waste clearance solution, why not consider a roll on roll off bin.

JustHire is Here to Help Your Project Run Smoothly

We're proud to be trusted experts when it comes to affordable Sheffield skip hire, offering convenient online booking at competitive prices. We love helping our customers save money with simple tips like breaking down furniture items to reduce their size or reviewing renovation plans to make sure that no waste disposal needs get forgotten.

We're also here to help with council permits for those who need to place a skip on a public roadside. If you're keen to secure a permit or simply slot in your upcoming skip delivery, why not get started with our user-friendly skip hire booking system? Alternatively, don't hesitate to connect with our team for friendly advice on skip sizes, permits, and more!