Size against size
6 yard midi skip vs 8 yard builders skip
The 8 yard builders skip is 61cm (2ft) wider and takes about 20 more bin bags.
Key differences
- Width: the 8 yard builders skip is 61cm (2ft) wider.
- Bin bags: the 8 yard builders skip takes about 20 more bin bags.
- Volume: the 8 yard builders skip holds 1.5 cubic metres more.
- Height: the 8 yard builders skip is 31cm (1ft) taller.
- Length: the 8 yard builders skip is 31cm (1ft) longer.
| 6 yard midi skip | 8 yard builders skip | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 6 cubic yards (4.6 cubic metres) | 8 cubic yards (6.1 cubic metres) |
| Length | 10ft (3.05m) | 11ft (3.35m) |
| Width | 5ft (1.52m) | 7ft (2.13m) |
| Height | 4ft (1.22m) | 5ft (1.52m) |
| Bin bags | about 60 | about 80 |
| Heavy waste | Yes - the largest size you can fill completely with soil or rubble | Mixed loads |
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 8 yard builders skip if...
The standard builders skip and the most popular size in the UK. It takes the waste from a house clearance, a loft conversion or a full renovation. Keep heavy waste to a part load - most operators will not take one full to the top with soil.
8 yard builders skip in full →Common questions
What is the difference between a 6 yard midi skip and a 8 yard builders skip?
The 8 yard builders skip is 61cm (2ft) wider and takes about 20 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 8 yard builders skip?
The standard builders skip and the most popular size in the UK. It takes the waste from a house clearance, a loft conversion or a full renovation. Keep heavy waste to a part load - most operators will not take one full to the top with soil.