8 Yard Skip: Price, Size and What Fits
An 8 yard skip, usually called a builder's skip, holds about 80 bin bags. It costs £322 on average, including VAT, from our survey of 76 UK skip firms, and measures about 3.5m long, 1.73m wide and 1.22m high.
To scale, next to a 1.75m person
- Length
- 3.5m
- Width
- 1.73m
- Height
- 1.22m
£322
Average price, including VAT
£281 to £360
Typical range
80 bags
Roughly how much it holds
Some
Heavy waste like soil and rubble
How much does an 8 yard skip cost?
Across 76 UK skip firms, an 8 yard skip costs £322 on average, including VAT. That's the median of the prices firms publish. The typical range (the middle 50% of prices) is £281 to £360. 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.
8 yard skip prices by region
| Region | Average price |
|---|---|
| South West | £368* |
| East of England | £360 |
| South East | £351 |
| Wales | £340* |
| Yorkshire | £325* |
| Scotland | £309* |
| Midlands | £306* |
| North West | £300 |
| London | £300* |
* Fewer than 10 local firms, so treat it as a rough guide. Only East of England, South East and North West have enough firms for a firmer figure. Local firms only, prices including VAT, October 2026.
How big is an 8 yard skip?
These are typical sizes, taken from the dimensions skip firms publish. Each firm's skips differ by a few centimetres, so check with yours if space is tight.
| Length (top) | 3.5m (11ft 6in) |
|---|---|
| Width | 1.73m (5ft 8in) |
| Height | 1.22m (4ft) |
| Holds | 8 cubic yards, about 80 bin bags |
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 an 8 yard skip?
About 80 full bin bags. The most common size for building work. Most firms accept some heavy waste in it, but only up to a fill line, because a full 8 yards of rubble would be too heavy to lift.
Good for
- A full house renovation
- An extension or loft conversion
- A house clearance
- A roof replacement
Heavy waste
Some heavy waste, to the firm's fill line.
Not sure what's allowed? Check what can go in a skip.
Is an 8 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 an 8 yard skip?+
An average of £322 including VAT, from the prices 76 UK skip firms publish. The typical range is £281 to £360. 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 an 8 yard skip?+
About 3.5m (11ft 6in) long, 1.73m (5ft 8in) wide and 1.22m (4ft) high, going by the figures skip firms publish. Each firm's skips differ by a few centimetres.
How many bin bags fit in an 8 yard skip?+
About 80 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 an 8 yard skip?+
Some, but most firms set a lower fill line for soil and rubble, because a full load would be too heavy to lift. Tell the firm when you book.
Do I need a permit for an 8 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