What is a 12 yard skip?
A 12 yard skip holds twelve cubic yards of waste (about 9.2 m³). It is typically about 12 to 13 ft (3.7 to 4 m) long, 6 to 6.5 ft (1.8 to 2 m) wide and 5.5 to 6.5 ft (1.7 to 2 m) high, so it is much taller than smaller skips. Many suppliers call it a maxi skip.
How much does a 12 yard skip cost?
2026 UK cost guides put a 12 yard skip at about £250 to £450, including delivery, collection and disposal for a standard hire period, with a typical price of about £350. London and the South East cost more (one 2026 guide puts them 20 to 40% above the national average).
| Published cost guide | 12 yard skip price |
|---|---|
| Home improvement cost guide (April 2026) | £250–£450, typical £350 |
| Quote comparison site (September 2026) | £220–£440 |
| Trade cost guide (June 2026) | 10 to 12 yard: £280–£450, excluding VAT |
Prices vary by area, supplier, hire length and waste type. Check whether a quote includes VAT and how long the hire period is. See skip hire prices for every size.
Light and bulky waste only
Twelve cubic yards of soil, rubble or concrete would weigh far more than a skip lorry can lift or legally carry, so skip firms don't accept heavy waste in a 12 yard skip. If part of your load is heavy, put that portion in a 6 yard skip or smaller, and use this size for the rest.
What a 12 yard skip suits
- Full house and probate clearances
- Office and shop strip-outs with furniture
- Bulky packaging, cardboard and polystyrene
- Timber, pallets and joinery
- Large renovations producing mostly light waste
Placement and loading
A 12 yard skip usually goes on a driveway or private land. Councils set their own size limits for skips on the road, usually a maximum length and width, and some cap road skips at 8 yards, so check with the skip firm before planning a road placement. The lorry also needs plenty of clear space to lower it. With sides up to about 6.5 ft (2 m) high, heavy or awkward items have to be lifted over the top unless the skip has a drop door, so ask the supplier if you are clearing large furniture. See our skip permit guide.
The fill line
Load the skip level with its sides and no higher. An overloaded skip cannot be legally carried, and the driver can refuse to collect it until the excess is removed. Some items cannot go in any skip at all, so check what can and cannot go in a skip before you start loading.
Smaller or larger loads
For road placement or some heavy waste, an 8 yard skip. For larger volumes on a site, a roll-on roll-off container. Not sure? See our guide to skip sizes.
Finding a 12 yard skip near you
Search by your site postcode to see local suppliers who deliver 12 yard skips to your area, with their from prices and the checks we have made on their waste registration. You contact the supplier directly and agree the price, hire period and any permit costs with them. There is no booking fee.