Size against size
6 yard midi skip vs 10 yard maxi skip
The 10 yard maxi skip takes about 40 more bin bags and holds 3 cubic metres more.
Key differences
- Bin bags: the 10 yard maxi skip takes about 40 more bin bags.
- Volume: the 10 yard maxi skip holds 3 cubic metres more.
- Height: the 10 yard maxi skip is 61cm (2ft) taller.
- Length: the 10 yard maxi skip is 61cm (2ft) longer.
- Width: the 10 yard maxi skip is 31cm (1ft) wider.
| 6 yard midi skip | 10 yard maxi skip | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 6 cubic yards (4.6 cubic metres) | 10 cubic yards (7.6 cubic metres) |
| Length | 10ft (3.05m) | 12ft (3.66m) |
| Width | 5ft (1.52m) | 6ft (1.83m) |
| Height | 4ft (1.22m) | 6ft (1.83m) |
| Bin bags | about 60 | about 100 |
| Heavy waste | Yes - the largest size you can fill completely with soil or rubble | Light waste only |
Sources: ISM Waste & Recycling. Sizes vary a little between companies.
Pick the 6 yard midi skip if...
The largest skip you can fill to the top with soil, rubble or hardcore, which makes it the one to pick for groundwork, a patio dig-out or a garden rebuild. It holds half as much again as a 4 yard mini.
6 yard midi skip in full →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 →Common questions
What is the difference between a 6 yard midi skip and a 10 yard maxi skip?
The 10 yard maxi skip takes about 40 more bin bags and holds 3 cubic metres more.
What fits in a 6 yard midi skip?
The largest skip you can fill to the top with soil, rubble or hardcore, which makes it the one to pick for groundwork, a patio dig-out or a garden rebuild. It holds half as much again as a 4 yard mini.
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.