Size against size
10 yard maxi skip vs 14 yard skip
The 14 yard skip holds 3.1 cubic metres more and takes about 40 more bin bags.
Key differences
- Volume: the 14 yard skip holds 3.1 cubic metres more.
- Bin bags: the 14 yard skip takes about 40 more bin bags.
- Length: the 14 yard skip is 46cm (1.5ft) longer.
| 10 yard maxi skip | 14 yard skip | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 10 cubic yards (7.6 cubic metres) | 14 cubic yards (10.7 cubic metres) |
| Length | 12ft (3.66m) | 13.5ft (4.11m) |
| Width | 6ft (1.83m) | 6ft (1.83m) |
| Height | 6ft (1.83m) | 6ft (1.83m) |
| Bin bags | about 100 | about 140 |
| Heavy waste | Light waste only | No - not for large amounts of soil or hardcore |
Sources: ISM Waste & Recycling. Sizes vary a little between companies.
Pick the 10 yard maxi skip if...
For bulky, light waste such as furniture, packaging and office clear-outs. At 6ft high the sides are hard to load over, and many councils will not permit a skip this size on the road.
10 yard maxi skip in full →Pick the 14 yard skip if...
Takes the contents of a whole house with room to spare, as long as it is light. Used by clearance firms and on commercial sites.
14 yard skip in full →Common questions
What is the difference between a 10 yard maxi skip and a 14 yard skip?
The 14 yard skip holds 3.1 cubic metres more and takes about 40 more bin bags.
What fits in a 10 yard maxi skip?
For bulky, light waste such as furniture, packaging and office clear-outs. At 6ft high the sides are hard to load over, and many councils will not permit a skip this size on the road.
What fits in a 14 yard skip?
Takes the contents of a whole house with room to spare, as long as it is light. Used by clearance firms and on commercial sites.