10 Yard Skip: Price, Size and What Fits
A 10 yard skip, usually called a maxi skip, holds about 100 bin bags. It costs £384 on average, including VAT, from our survey of 23 UK skip firms.
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- Length
- 3.66m
- Width
- 1.79m
- Height
- varies
£384
Average price, including VAT
£359 to £403
Typical range
100 bags
Roughly how much it holds
Light only
Heavy waste like soil and rubble
How much does a 10 yard skip cost?
Across 23 UK skip firms, a 10 yard skip costs £384 on average, including VAT. That's the median of the prices firms publish. The typical range (the middle 50% of prices) is £359 to £403. That covers delivery, collection and getting rid of a normal load, usually for one or two weeks.
Most firms quote a starting price, because the final figure depends on your postcode. A permit, extra days, heavy waste or items like mattresses can add to it. Our skip hire prices guide explains what pushes the price up.
How big is a 10 yard skip?
It holds 10 cubic yards, about 100 bin bags. Too few firms publish exact dimensions for this size to give a typical figure, so ask your skip firm for its measurements before booking if space is tight.
Leave room around it too. The lorry lowers the skip from the back, so the driver needs a clear run to your drive, without low wires, branches or narrow gateposts in the way. Mention anything awkward when you book.
What fits in a 10 yard skip?
About 100 full bin bags. Above 8 yards, most firms only take light, bulky waste. A full load of rubble would be too heavy for the lorry to lift.
Good for
- A large house clearance
- Bulky, light waste such as furniture and packaging
Is a 10 yard skip the right size?
If you're unsure, go one size up. A bigger skip usually costs less than a second skip, and overfilled skips can't be collected.
Do you need a permit?
Not if the skip goes on your drive or your own land. On a road you need a skip permit from the council, and the skip must be lit and marked. The skip firm usually applies for you: firms that list the charge add £60 on average.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a 10 yard skip?+
An average of £384 including VAT, from the prices 23 UK skip firms publish. The typical range is £359 to £403. Most firms quote a starting price that depends on your postcode, and a council permit costs extra if the skip goes on the road.
How big is a 10 yard skip?+
It holds 10 cubic yards, about 100 bin bags. Too few firms publish exact dimensions for this size, so ask your skip firm before booking if space is tight.
How many bin bags fit in a 10 yard skip?+
About 100 full bin bags. Skip firms usually work on roughly ten bags per cubic yard. Bulky items like furniture take up more room than their weight suggests.
Can you put soil and rubble in a 10 yard skip?+
Usually not. Most firms only take light, bulky waste in skips this big, because a load of soil or rubble would be too heavy for the lorry to lift.
Do I need a permit for a 10 yard skip?+
Only if it goes on the road or another public place. A skip on your own drive or land doesn't need one. For a skip on the road, the firm usually applies to the council for you; firms that list the charge add £60 on average.
Prices come from our survey of 458 UK skip firms on 29 October 2026. Every 8-yard price was checked twice, by separate readers. Read the research or see how we collect our prices.
Written by Chris Kervin, Co-Founder, Less.co.uk
Last updated: · Prices from our October 2026 skip hire survey