Home / Skip Sizes / 6 Yard Skip

6 Yard Skip Hire — Builders skip

The most popular skip in the UK, and the default choice for renovations and trade jobs. It takes heavy waste while still fitting most driveways.

6 Yard Skip: dimensions & capacity

Dimensions (L × W × H)	10ft × 5ft × 4ft3.0m × 1.5m × 1.2m
Capacity	around 60 bin bags
Max load (typical guide)	Up to ~5 tonnes
Typical use	Renovations, soil and rubble, and trade jobs
Fits on a standard drive?	Usually — needs a normal-length driveway

Get a price Call 01743 341 000

If you are unsure what size you need, a 6 yard builders skip is usually the safe answer.

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

What a 6 yard skip is ideal for

Renovations and refurbishments
Soil, rubble and hardcore
Trade and building work
Full house 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 6 yard skip?

A 6 yard skip measures approximately 3.0m x 1.5m x 1.2m (10ft x 5ft x 4ft). It holds around 60 bin bags of waste.

What are the dimensions of a 6 yard skip in feet?

A 6 yard skip is roughly 10ft x 5ft x 4ft (length x width x height), which is 3.0m x 1.5m x 1.2m in metres.

Do I need a permit for a 6 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.