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40 yard skip hire

A 40 yard skip is the biggest roll-on roll-off container. It holds about as much as six builders skips, and it’s built for volume, not weight.

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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

40 yard skip dimensions

Roughly
Length6.1m (20 feet)
Width2.4m
Height2.4m
HoldsAbout 40 cubic yards, or 400 to 450 bin bags
EquivalentAbout 5 to 6 builders skips

Dimensions are typical and vary between companies. Some 40 yard containers are longer and lower.

When a 40 yard skip makes sense

A 40 yard has the same footprint as a 20 yard but stands far taller, around 2.4 metres. It’s made for large amounts of light, bulky waste: packaging, foam, furniture, timber and clear-out waste.

The height makes it hard to load by hand over the side. Most people load through the end door, or with a forklift, telehandler or conveyor on site.

It’s a poor choice for heavy waste. A 40 yard full of rubble would weigh several times what the lorry can legally carry, so companies limit what goes in.

What fits in a 40 yard skip

  • A warehouse or factory clear-out
  • Large volumes of packaging, cardboard and plastics
  • Shop and office fittings from a full refit
  • Furniture from a hotel, school or care home clear-out
  • Light demolition waste like timber and roofing felt
  • Bulky green waste from large grounds

Space you need

  • About 15 metres of straight, level ground for the lorry and container
  • Firm hardstanding that can take a heavy lorry
  • 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

  • Packaging and cardboard
  • Timber and pallets
  • Plastics and foam
  • Furniture and fittings
  • Green waste

No

  • Soil, rubble and concrete
  • Asbestos
  • Plasterboard mixed with other waste
  • Hazardous waste and liquids
  • Gas bottles

40 yard skip questions

How big is a 40 yard skip?
Roughly 6.1 metres long, 2.4 metres wide and 2.4 metres high. It holds about 40 cubic yards.
How many bin bags fit in a 40 yard skip?
Around 400 to 450 bags, depending on how well it’s loaded.
Can I put rubble in a 40 yard skip?
No, not in any amount. It would be too heavy to lift. Use a grab lorry or 6 yard skips for soil and rubble.
How much does a 40 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.
40 yard or two 20 yards?
One 40 yard saves a collection if the waste is light and bulky. If you’re loading by hand, two swaps of a 20 yard are easier to fill.

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Need a 40 yard skip?

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Call 0333 880 1030Lines open Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm
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