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12 Yard Skip Hire — Maxi skip

A high-volume skip for bulky but light waste. Great for strip-outs and shop fits where you need space rather than weight.

12 Yard Skip: dimensions & capacity

Dimensions (L × W × H)	13ft × 6ft 6in × 5ft 6in4.0m × 2.0m × 1.7m
Capacity	around 120 bin bags
Max load (typical guide)	Light waste only
Typical use	Bulky but light waste, shop and office strip-outs
Fits on a standard drive?	Sometimes — usually goes roadside

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Light waste only. Soil, rubble and heavy materials are not accepted in a 12 yard skip because of weight limits.

12 Yard Skip shown to scale against a person and a car

What a 12 yard skip is ideal for

Bulky, lightweight waste
Shop and office strip-outs
Large timber and packaging
Commercial clearances

What you can't put in it

The same rules apply to every skip size: no fridges, electricals, tyres, plasterboard, asbestos, chemicals, batteries, mattresses or upholstered furniture. See our full guide to what can and can't go in a skip before you load up.

Do you need a permit?

If the skip sits on your driveway or private land, no permit is needed. On a public road you need one from the council — we arrange it as part of the booking, so you don't have to deal with the paperwork.

Common questions

How big is a 12 yard skip?

A 12 yard skip measures approximately 4.0m x 2.0m x 1.7m (13ft x 6ft 6in x 5ft 6in). It holds around 120 bin bags of waste.

What are the dimensions of a 12 yard skip in feet?

A 12 yard skip is roughly 13ft x 6ft 6in x 5ft 6in (length x width x height), which is 4.0m x 2.0m x 1.7m in metres.

Do I need a permit for a 12 yard skip?

Not if it sits on your own driveway or private land. If it has to go on a public road you need a council permit, which we arrange for you as part of the booking.