How big is a 20 yard skip?

Roughly 6.1 metres long, 2.4 metres wide and 1.5 metres high. It holds about 20 cubic yards.

How many bin bags fit in a 20 yard skip?

Around 200 to 220 bags, depending on how well it’s loaded.

Can a 20 yard skip go on my drive?

Rarely. Most drives are too short and too soft for the lorry. They usually go on a site, yard or car park.

How much does a 20 yard skip cost?

RoRo jobs are quoted per job. The price depends on the waste type, the weight, how long you keep it and how far it travels.

A 20 yard for building waste and anything you load by hand. A 40 yard only when the waste is light and bulky, and there’s a lot of it.

20 yard skip hire

A 20 yard skip is a roll-on roll-off container, not an ordinary skip. It holds about as much as three builders skips and has a door at one end, so you can walk waste in.

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Quoted per job20 and 40 yard containers
Built for big jobsSites, strip-outs and clear-outs
One containerReplaces three to six skips
LicensedRegistered waste carriers

20 yard skip dimensions

	Roughly
Length	6.1m (20 feet)
Width	2.4m
Height	1.5m
Holds	About 20 cubic yards, or 200 to 220 bin bags
Equivalent	About 2 to 3 builders skips

Dimensions are typical and vary a little between companies.

Is a 20 yard skip a RoRo?

Yes. Ordinary skips top out at 12 or 14 yards, because a skip lorry lifts them on chains. A 20 yard container is too big for that, so it’s delivered by a hook-lift lorry that rolls it on and off.

That changes what you need on site. The lorry needs more room, the ground has to be firm, and the container usually goes on private land rather than the road.

The lower sides of a 20 yard (around 1.5 metres) make it the easiest RoRo to load by hand, which is why it’s the usual choice for building sites and strip-outs.

What fits in a 20 yard skip

Waste from a commercial strip-out or shopfit
Timber, packaging and offcuts from a building site
A large house clearance with furniture
Old ceilings, partitions and flooring from an office
Green waste from a big garden or landscaping job
Light mixed building waste over several weeks

Space you need

About 15 metres of straight, level ground for the lorry and container
Firm hardstanding, not grass or block paving
Clear height of around 7 metres, with no cables or branches
A clear way in and out for a large lorry

What can go in

Yes

Timber and pallets
Cardboard and packaging
Plastics
Furniture
Green waste
Small amounts of rubble

Large amounts of soil or concrete
Asbestos
Plasterboard mixed with other waste
Hazardous waste and liquids
Gas bottles

Heavy waste reaches the weight limit long before a 20 yard is full. For soil and rubble, use a grab lorry or 6 yard skips.

20 yard skip questions

How big is a 20 yard skip?: Roughly 6.1 metres long, 2.4 metres wide and 1.5 metres high. It holds about 20 cubic yards.
How many bin bags fit in a 20 yard skip?: Around 200 to 220 bags, depending on how well it’s loaded.
Can a 20 yard skip go on my drive?: Rarely. Most drives are too short and too soft for the lorry. They usually go on a site, yard or car park.
How much does a 20 yard skip cost?: RoRo jobs are quoted per job. The price depends on the waste type, the weight, how long you keep it and how far it travels.
20 yard or 40 yard?: A 20 yard for building waste and anything you load by hand. A 40 yard only when the waste is light and bulky, and there’s a lot of it.

Need a 20 yard skip?

Call for a price and to book.