Size against size
10 yard maxi skip vs 16 yard maxi skip
The 16 yard maxi skip holds 4.6 cubic metres more and takes about 60 more bin bags.
Key differences
- Volume: the 16 yard maxi skip holds 4.6 cubic metres more.
- Bin bags: the 16 yard maxi skip takes about 60 more bin bags.
- Height: the 16 yard maxi skip is 31cm (1ft) taller.
- Length: the 16 yard maxi skip is 61cm (2ft) longer.
| 10 yard maxi skip | 16 yard maxi skip | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 10 cubic yards (7.6 cubic metres) | 16 cubic yards (12.2 cubic metres) |
| Length | 12ft (3.66m) | 14ft (4.27m) |
| Width | 6ft (1.83m) | 6ft (1.83m) |
| Height | 6ft (1.83m) | 7ft (2.13m) |
| Bin bags | about 100 | about 160 |
| Heavy waste | Light waste only | Light waste only |
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 16 yard maxi skip if...
The biggest of the traditional yellow skips, for large volumes of light waste on commercial sites. Beyond this you are into roll on, roll off containers.
16 yard maxi skip in full →Common questions
What is the difference between a 10 yard maxi skip and a 16 yard maxi skip?
The 16 yard maxi skip holds 4.6 cubic metres more and takes about 60 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 16 yard maxi skip?
The biggest of the traditional yellow skips, for large volumes of light waste on commercial sites. Beyond this you are into roll on, roll off containers.