Size against size
6 yard midi skip vs 12 yard skip
The 12 yard skip holds 4.6 cubic metres more and takes about 60 more bin bags.
Key differences
- Volume: the 12 yard skip holds 4.6 cubic metres more.
- Bin bags: the 12 yard skip takes about 60 more bin bags.
- Height: the 12 yard skip is 61cm (2ft) taller.
- Width: the 12 yard skip is 61cm (2ft) wider.
- Length: the 12 yard skip is 91cm (3ft) longer.
| 6 yard midi skip | 12 yard skip | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 6 cubic yards (4.6 cubic metres) | 12 cubic yards (9.2 cubic metres) |
| Length | 10ft (3.05m) | 13ft (3.96m) |
| Width | 5ft (1.52m) | 7ft (2.13m) |
| Height | 4ft (1.22m) | 6ft (1.83m) |
| Bin bags | about 60 | about 120 |
| 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 12 yard skip if...
A commercial size for shop fits, office strip-outs and big house clearances with little heavy waste. Usually needs private land rather than a road permit.
12 yard skip in full →Common questions
What is the difference between a 6 yard midi skip and a 12 yard skip?
The 12 yard skip holds 4.6 cubic metres more and takes about 60 more bin bags.
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 12 yard skip?
A commercial size for shop fits, office strip-outs and big house clearances with little heavy waste. Usually needs private land rather than a road permit.