Size Guide
Need a Skip Guide? We’ve got you covered!
Skip Guide? We’ve got you covered!
2yd³ (Cubic Yard) Skip
L. 1.2m | W. 1m | H. 0.9m
The smallest skip we stock, the ‘2 yard’ can hold up to around 25-30* black bin bags of waste, making this unit ideal for domestic usecases.
- Personal-use
- Small jobs
- Low-profile
4yd³ (Cubic Yard) Skip
L. 1.8m | W. 1.2m | H. 0.9m
The second of our mini skips, the 4yd³ doubles capacity on the 2yd³, ideal for smaller jobs & capable of holding around 35 bin bags.
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Agile
8yd³ (Cubic Yard) Skip
L. 3.6m | W. 1.8m | H. 1.2m
Our most popular container for commercial & personal-use, the 8yd³ has enough capacity for holding up to 70* black bin bags of rubbish.
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Medium-size
12yd³ (Cubic Yard) Skip
L. 3.7 m | W. 1.8m | H. 1.8m
The 12yd³ is popular with our commercial clients, with space for up to 110* black bin bags & useful for clearing light bulky waste items
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Large
20yd³ (Cubic Yard) Skip
L. 6.1 m | W. 2.4m | H. 1.5m
The 20yd³ is a bulk container ideal for general waste, mixed recycling, heavy waste & building waste, with capacity for 120+* bin bags.
- Commercial
- Building Waste
- Bulk
30yd³ (Cubic Yard) Skip
L. 6.1 m | W. 2.4m | H. 2m
Perfect for large-scale waste disposal, the 30yd³ is ready for house clearances, bulk loads & light building waste, with room for 130+* bin bags.
- Commercial
- Wood, Metal, Plastic & more
40yd³ (Cubic Yard) Skip
L. 6.1 m | W. 2.4m | H. 2.6m
The largest of our waste containers, the 40yd³ is ideal for bulk clearances, garden waste & light building waste, with capacity for 135+* bin bags.
- Commercial
- Wood, Metal, Plastic & more
*Please note: Volume/capacity is estimate & may vary
At Colson Skips, we’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve been asked “how much waste can fit in my skip?” so we’ve put together the above quick Skip reference guide for you to use to see which size Skip will suit your project!
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FAQs
Colson Transport is a leading East Midlands waste management and transport company, providing sustainable waste solutions, recycling services, specialist vehicle hire, and site support to individuals, contractors, businesses, and local authorities. With years of industry experience and a modern, diverse fleet, we deliver reliable, compliant, and environmentally responsible services across Nottingham, Derby, and the surrounding regions.
We’re based in the East Midlands, serving Nottingham, Derby, and surrounding areas. Many of our services, such as low loader hire, tanker hire, and truck exports, extend across the UK.
We manage domestic, commercial, and industrial waste, including general waste, construction waste, aggregates, wood, soil, hardcore, and confidential waste.
Yes, we offer a full skip hire service across Nottingham, Derby, and nearby areas, with a range of sizes to suit both residential and commercial projects.
Yes, we strive to provide quality vehicles and parts at competitive prices to ensure value for our customers.
Absolutely. Our grab hire services are ideal for muck away, site clearance, and bulk waste removal across the East Midlands.
Yes. We supply aggregates, gravel, stone, hardcore, concrete, traditional screed & liquid screed; all deliverable directly to your site.
We provide comprehensive recycling solutions, including commercial waste disposal, confidential waste shredding, vehicle scrapping, and waste site compliance audits.
Yes. Our emergency waste clean-up service is available for urgent site clearances, spillages, and environmental hazards.
