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Skip Hire

16 Yard Skip Hire

Extra capacity when waste builds up fast.

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140–160

Bin Bags Capacity

16 Tonnes

Max Weight

3.6m × 2.1m

Length × Height

Overview

Why Choose a 16 Yard Skip?

A 16 yard skip is usually hired when a project is producing a lot of waste and stopping to swap skips would slow everything down. It's often used for large clearances, commercial refits, and renovation work where volume becomes an issue early on. With space for roughly 140 to 160 bin bags, it gives you room to keep going without constantly worrying about how full the skip is getting.

This size works best for bulky, lighter waste rather than heavy materials. Furniture, packaging, timber, and general mixed rubbish can all be loaded without much effort. It's a common choice for office clear-outs, retail strip-outs, and bigger home projects where having everything in one place just makes the job easier. If space is what you need most, a 16 yard skip is usually the right call.

Furniture Timber Packaging Mixed Waste Metal & Cardboard Retail & Office Fittings
16 yard skip hire from Ascot Waste Management

3.6m × 2.1m

Length × Height

140–160

Bin Bags

16 Tonnes

Max Weight

Common Questions

16 Yard Skip FAQs

Most 16 yard skips measure around 2.1 metres high, 3.6 metres long, and 1.7 metres wide. In feet, that's roughly 7ft high, 12ft long, and 5.5ft wide.
In practical terms, a 16 yard skip will usually take around 140 to 160 standard refuse sacks. It's designed for jobs where waste builds up quickly and needs dealing with in one go.
A 16 yard skip is suitable for general and bulky waste. This includes furniture, wood, metal, cardboard, packaging, and mixed rubbish. Heavy materials such as soil, concrete, hardcore, and rubble are usually restricted due to weight limits.
A permit is only needed if the skip is placed on public land, such as a road or pavement. If it's kept on private property like a driveway or commercial site, no permit is required. If a permit is needed, Ascot Management can arrange this for you.
The standard hire period is up to 14 days. Longer hire periods can normally be arranged if you know you'll need the skip for a bit longer.
Some items can't be placed in skips, including hazardous materials such as asbestos, chemicals, and paint. Electrical items like fridges, freezers, and televisions are also restricted. Full details are listed on our prohibited items page.

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