Waste Calculator
Not sure what size you need? Compare van loads and skip sizes, or answer a few questions and we will point you at the right one.
These are guides to help you pick a size. Volumes and weights are approximate — the price you pay is the one shown against the size you choose when you book.
Man & Van load sizes
Our crew load for you, and you pay for the space you use. A quarter load is about a quarter of the van.
Quarter Load
- Volume
- 4 cubic yards | 3.1 m³
- Weight limit
- Up to 250 kg
- Van space
- About a quarter of the van
- Typical contents
- 25–30 bin bags, small furniture, light DIY waste
- Ideal for
- Small clear-outs
Half Load
- Volume
- 7 cubic yards | 5.4 m³
- Weight limit
- Up to 500 kg
- Van space
- About half the van
- Typical contents
- 60–70 bin bags, medium furniture, mixed household junk
- Ideal for
- Kitchen or garage clearances
Full Load
- Volume
- 14 cubic yards | 10.7 m³
- Weight limit
- Up to 1,000 kg
- Van space
- The whole van
- Typical contents
- 120+ bin bags, large furniture, bulky mixed waste
- Ideal for
- Full house or commercial clearances
Skip sizes
If you would rather fill a skip in your own time, these are the four sizes and what each one holds.
4 Yard Skip
40–45bin bags approx.
Ideal forSmall clear-outs, bathroom renovations, garden waste and DIY projects.
L 2.0m · W 1.6m · H 1.0m
6 Yard Skip
60–65bin bags approx.
Ideal forMedium household clear-outs, kitchen and bathroom renovations, building waste.
L 2.4m · W 1.7m · H 1.2m
8 Yard Skip
80–85bin bags approx.
Ideal forLarger house clear-outs, renovations and bulky household waste.
L 3.6m · W 1.7m · H 1.4m
12 Yard Skip
120–125bin bags approx.
Ideal forLarge house clear-outs, major renovations, office clearances and bulky waste.
L 4.0m · W 1.8m · H 1.7m
Still not sure? Answer four questions
Tell us about the job rather than the volume, and we will point you at the closest skip. Capacity, weight limit and price are confirmed as part of your quote.
This is guidance to help you choose a starting point. The right skip for your job — and its capacity, weight limit and price — is confirmed as part of your quote.
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