Visual size guide
Visual size guide
Skip hire in South Africa is often used for garden refuse, household cleanups, building rubble and site waste, but the right size depends on weight, access and local placement rules.
Use the live catalogue below to compare skip sizes, footprint, capacity and load guidance before checking local availability.
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A 2 cubic metre mini skip bin is suited to small rubble removal jobs, garden refuse, and light household or commercial waste where space on site is limited.
Capacity
2.62 yd³
2.0 m³
Footprint
7.2 ft x 4.9 ft
2.20 m x 1.50 m
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A 3 cubic metre skip bin is ideal for small rubble removal, garden refuse and minor home clean-ups where a compact skip hire option is needed.
Capacity
3.92 yd³
3.0 m³
Footprint
7.5 ft x 4.6 ft
2.30 m x 1.39 m
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A 6 cubic metre builder's rubble skip for rubble removal from renovations, small construction jobs and clean-ups involving bricks, concrete, tiles and other building rubble.
Capacity
7.85 yd³
6.0 m³
Footprint
11.8 ft x 5.9 ft
3.60 m x 1.80 m
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An 8 cubic metre skip bin is suited to larger rubble removal, building rubble, garden refuse and general commercial waste from renovations, clean-ups or small construction projects.
Capacity
10.46 yd³
8.0 m³
Footprint
1.8 ft x 5.9 ft
4.20 m x 1.80 m
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An 11 cubic metre skip bin is suited to larger rubble removal, garden refuse, renovation clean-ups and light commercial waste where a bigger skip hire option is needed.
Capacity
14.39 yd³
11.0 m³
Footprint
15.7 ft x 5.9 ft
4.80 m x 1.80 m
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A 15 cubic metre hooklift container is suited to large rubble removal, building waste, garden refuse, and commercial waste loads where higher-volume skip hire is needed.
Capacity
19.62 yd³
15.0 m³
Footprint
19.7 ft x 7.9 ft
6.0 m x 2.40 m
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A 20 cubic metre hooklift container is suited to large rubble removal, bulky garden refuse, commercial waste and construction clean-ups where a high-capacity skip hire option is needed.
Capacity
26.16 yd³
20.0 m³
Footprint
19.7 ft x 7.9 ft
6.00 m x 2.40 m
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A 30 cubic metre hooklift container is suited to large rubble removal, bulky commercial waste, garden refuse, and building rubble from major clean-ups or construction projects.
Capacity
39.24 yd³
30.0 m³
Footprint
21.3 ft x 7.9 ft
6.50 m x 2.40 m
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Before you choose
What affects skip size choice
Building rubble is dense
Concrete, bricks, sand, stone and soil can reach load limits before the skip is full. Smaller rubble loads are often more practical.
Access and estate rules matter
Security estates, narrow streets, driveways and site access can affect which skip can be delivered and collected safely.
Garden refuse and mixed waste differ
Light garden refuse may need volume, while rubble needs weight checks. Mixed waste can also affect the disposal route.
Comparison table
Dimensions and load limits
| Size |
Capacity |
Length |
Width |
Height |
Empty weight (kg) |
Max load (kg) |
| 2 Cubic Metre Mini Skip Bin |
2.62 yd³
2.0 m³
|
7.2 ft
2.20 m
|
4.9 ft
1.50 m
|
3.0 ft
0.90 m
|
180 kg |
2000 kg |
| 3 Cubic Metre Skip Bin |
3.92 yd³
3.0 m³
|
7.5 ft
2.30 m
|
4.6 ft
1.39 m
|
3.9 ft
1.20 m
|
220-300 kg |
3000 kg |
| 6 Cubic Metre Builder's Rubble Skip |
7.85 yd³
6.0 m³
|
11.8 ft
3.60 m
|
5.9 ft
1.80 m
|
4.2 ft
1.27 m
|
500 kg |
8000 kg |
| 8 Cubic Metre Skip Bin |
10.46 yd³
8.0 m³
|
1.8 ft
4.20 m
|
5.9 ft
1.80 m
|
4.9 ft
1.50 m
|
700 kg |
10000 kg |
| 11 Cubic Metre Skip Bin |
14.39 yd³
11.0 m³
|
15.7 ft
4.80 m
|
5.9 ft
1.80 m
|
5.2 ft
1.60 m
|
900 kg |
12000 kg |
| 15 Cubic Metre Hooklift Container |
19.62 yd³
15.0 m³
|
19.7 ft
6.0 m
|
7.9 ft
2.40 m
|
4.9 ft
1.50 m
|
1700 kg |
15000 kg |
| 20 Cubic Metre Hooklift Container |
26.16 yd³
20.0 m³
|
19.7 ft
6.00 m
|
7.9 ft
2.40 m
|
6.6 ft
2.00 m
|
2000 kg |
20000 kg |
| 30 Cubic Metre Hooklift Container |
39.24 yd³
30.0 m³
|
21.3 ft
6.50 m
|
7.9 ft
2.40 m
|
7.9 ft
2.40 m
|
2500 kg |
20000 kg |
Maximum loads are indicative and vary by waste type, vehicle restrictions, and local operator policies. Heavy materials such as soil, concrete, bricks, and hardcore may require smaller containers even when volume is available.
FAQ
Skip size FAQs
Common questions before choosing a skip in South Africa.
What skip size do I need for rubble?
For rubble, weight matters more than visible volume. Concrete, bricks and soil often need smaller skips or specific rubble guidance.
Can garden refuse go in the same skip?
Sometimes, but garden refuse, mixed household waste and rubble may be handled differently. Check the accepted waste before booking.
Can a skip be delivered anywhere?
Delivery depends on safe access, placement space, road width and local or estate rules.
