A step up from the builders skip
8 yard large skip hire
The large-capacity skip, for bigger renovations and bulky mixed waste. It is built for volume rather than weight, so it shines when you have a lot of material but it is not all heavy.
- Best for
- Larger renovations, multi-room work and bulky mixed waste.
- Rough capacity
- About 60 to 80 bin bags
- Typical hire
- Standard hire is 14 days, with extensions available if you need longer.
- Road placement
- A permit is only needed if the skip goes on a public road. We arrange it as part of the booking.
The 8 yard large skip is where you go when the domestic sizes run out of room. It suits bigger renovations, multi-room work, and jobs that produce a lot of bulky material, from timber and packaging to old furniture and fittings. It is a common sight on building sites for exactly that reason.
The one thing to be clear about is weight. An 8 yard skip is built for volume, not for dense waste. Filling it with soil, rubble or concrete will take it well over its weight limit long before it is full, so heavy loads belong in a smaller skip or a grab lorry.
Typical projects
Jobs a 8 yard skip suits
- Larger building work
- Multi-room renovations
- Substantial trade projects
- Bigger garden and landscaping clearances
What fits
What goes in a 8 yard skip
- 55 to 75 bin bags of general waste
- Mixed rubble and building waste from a multi-room renovation
- Heavier waste loads where a 6 yard would need swapping
- Substantial garden and landscaping clearance
- Trade waste from a larger commercial job
Full accepted and prohibited lists are in our guide to what can go in a skip.
Dimensions and access
Will a 8 yard skip fit?
A 8 yard skip measures roughly 3.66 m long, 1.68 m wide, 1.22 m high.
An 8 yard skip needs more room than the domestic sizes, so it is worth checking driveway space before you book, and it often goes on the road instead. Where a road permit is needed we arrange it and factor the lead time into your delivery date.
Placement and access are confirmed when you book, so there are no surprises on delivery day.
Heavy waste
For bulk, not weight. Mind dense waste.
An 8 yard skip filled with soil, rubble or concrete is far too heavy to lift and collect safely, so it is the wrong tool for a heavy load. Keep the 8 yard for bulky, lighter waste. If your material is dense, a smaller skip is the right call, and for a large volume of heavy waste a grab lorry is usually cheaper.
Choosing a size
Is this the right size, or should you go up or down?
Drop down for general renovation waste, or anything smaller or heavier.
Go up only for large volumes of genuinely light, bulky waste.
Not sure? Compare all five in the skip size guide, or see prices for your area on the skip prices page.
Permits and delivery
Permits, delivery and collection
Needs a road permit if placed on the highway rather than a driveway. We arrange the application on your behalf. The most popular size on UK building sites alongside the 6 yard builders skip. We deliver on the date we agree and collect once you are done.
More on when a permit applies and what it costs is in our skip permit guide.
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Common questions
8 yard skip FAQs
What can I put in an 8 yard large skip?
Bulky mixed renovation and clearance waste: timber, packaging, furniture, fittings and general building waste. It is not suited to heavy waste like soil and rubble, which is too dense for a skip this size. See what can go in a skip.
Can I put soil or rubble in an 8 yard skip?
It is not recommended. Heavy waste in an 8 yard skip goes over the weight limit long before the skip is full, so it cannot be collected safely. Use a smaller skip for a heavy load, or a grab lorry for a large volume of it.
Will an 8 yard skip fit on my drive?
Sometimes, but it needs more space than the domestic sizes, so it is worth checking. It often goes on the road instead, in which case we arrange the permit.
How much does an 8 yard skip cost?
It depends on your postcode and the waste type. See prices for your area on our skip prices page, or get a quote and we will confirm the figure before you book.
Get in touch
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