Find the Right Skip for Your Job

At Blackpole Recycling, we offer a full range of skip sizes across the UK to suit everything from small domestic clear outs to large commercial projects. If you are searching for skip sizes in the UK or trying to work out which skip you actually need, this guide explains the most common options and what they are best used for.

4 Yard Skip Hire

This is one of the smallest skip sizes used in the UK and is ideal where space is limited. It holds roughly the equivalent of 40 bin bags and fits comfortably on most driveways.

Best for: Small domestic jobs and light waste

Typical uses:

Garden clearances
Small DIY projects
Shed or garage clear outs

Capacity: 4m³

Length: 2.35m / 7.7ft

Width: 1.6m / 5.3ft

Height: 1.05m / 3.4ft

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7 Yard Skip Hire

The 7 yard skip is one of the most popular skip sizes in the UK. It offers a good balance between capacity and footprint and is suitable for mixed waste from most household projects.

Best for: Medium sized domestic and trade work

Typical uses:

Kitchen or bathroom refurbishments

Light building or renovation waste

Larger garden projects

Capacity: 5.40m³

Length: 2.80m/9.2ft

Width: 1.60m/5.2ft

Height: 1.20m/4ft

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14 Yard Skip

This skip size is ideal when you have a high volume of lighter waste. It is commonly used for commercial jobs or major domestic clear outs.

Best for: Large volume waste

Typical uses:

House clearances

Large renovation projects

Bulky waste such as furniture

Capacity: 12.92m³

Length: 4.1m/13.45ft

Width: 1.75m/5.74ft

Height: 1.8m/5.9ft

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12 Yard Enclosed Skip

The enclosed skip keeps waste covered and protected while still offering a large capacity.

Best for: Secure or sensitive waste

Typical uses:

Commercial premises

Sites requiring waste containment

Projects where security or discretion is important

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Areas We Cover

Are you based in and around Worcestershire and looking to hire a skip? Are you in need of a reliable domestic skip hire service? Perhaps you’re a commercial business seeking skip hire services in Worcester for a major clean-up operation? Look no further than Blackpole Recycling, we’ve got you covered.

At Blackpole Recycling, our reach extends across Worcestershire, offering domestic and commercial customers the convenience of prompt and efficient skip hire services. There is no need to wonder or ask yourself “Where is a local skip hire near me?” We are proudly able to hire a skip in numerous locations, including Bewdley, Bromsgrove, Cleobury Mortimer, Droitwich, Evesham, Hagley, Kidderminster, Malvern, and Stourport

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20 Yard Roll-on Roll-off Skip

This Ro-Ro skip is the smallest size available and tends to be hired by clients who need to dispose of large amounts of unwanted rubbish, such as construction debris, heavy waste materials and bulky items.

Suitable for large construction projects and commercial refurbishments.

Length: 6.10m / 20ft

Width: 2.44m / 8ft

Height: 1.07m / 3.5ft

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40 Yard Roll-on Roll-off skip

The 40 yard skip is the largest Roll-on Roll-off skip hire option, and it is also the biggest one available in the UK. These skips are commonly used by clients who need to get rid of vast amounts of waste from an industrial or commercial job.

The largest skip size available in the UK, ideal for industrial waste, factory clearances and ongoing large projects.

Length: 6.2m / 20ft

Width: 2.4m / 8ft

Height: 2.4m / 8ft

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When deciding which skip size you need, consider the following:

Heavy materials such as soil or rubble usually require smaller skips due to weight limits.

The amount of space available for skip placement.

The volume of waste you expect to generate. Ordering a skip that is too small often leads to additional hire costs. If you are unsure which skip size is right for your project, our team can advise based on your specific requirements.

Contact Blackpole Recycling today to book the right skip size for your UK project. We provide reliable skip hire and straightforward advice to help you manage your waste efficiently.

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