Size against size
6 yard midi skip vs 14 yard skip
The 14 yard skip takes about 80 more bin bags and holds 6.1 cubic metres more.
Key differences
- Bin bags: the 14 yard skip takes about 80 more bin bags.
- Volume: the 14 yard skip holds 6.1 cubic metres more.
- Height: the 14 yard skip is 61cm (2ft) taller.
- Length: the 14 yard skip is 1.07m (3.5ft) longer.
- Width: the 14 yard skip is 31cm (1ft) wider.
| 6 yard midi skip | 14 yard skip | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 6 cubic yards (4.6 cubic metres) | 14 cubic yards (10.7 cubic metres) |
| Length | 10ft (3.05m) | 13.5ft (4.11m) |
| Width | 5ft (1.52m) | 6ft (1.83m) |
| Height | 4ft (1.22m) | 6ft (1.83m) |
| Bin bags | about 60 | about 140 |
| Heavy waste | Yes - the largest size you can fill completely with soil or rubble | No - not for large amounts of soil or hardcore |
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 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 6 yard midi skip and a 14 yard skip?
The 14 yard skip takes about 80 more bin bags and holds 6.1 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 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.