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6 Yard skip dimensions – 2.6m length, 1.5m width, 1.25m height – fits 65+ bags. EasySkip.uk illustration showing size comparison with person.
6 Yard Skip hire
6 Yard Skip hire
14-day hire includedTwice the standard hire window
Keep your job on trackDependable from start to finish
Fully licensed waste carriersWaste transfer notes for every job

6 Yard Skip Hire in Reading

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Placing a skip on a public road requires a permit. On your driveway or property? No permit needed. More details
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Perfect for small renovations and quick clearances - the 6-yard skip handles 40-60 bin bags and is our most compact option that still packs serious capacity. Fits easily on most driveways and side roads.
Is This Right for Your Project?
Perfect if you're:
Renovating a single bathroom or small bedroom Clearing out a shed, small garage, or loft Tidying up a small garden (30-40 wheelbarrow loads) Doing an office or shop clearance Small building jobs or repairs
Too small if you're:
  • Renovating a kitchen (try our 8-yard skip)
  • Clearing out a full garage or multiple rooms
  • Major landscaping with heavy soil/rubble
Not sure? Most people doing bathroom renovations or garden tidy-ups choose this size.
What Actually Fits? Think 40-60 black bin bags or:
  • Bathroom renovation: Old bathroom suite, tiles, cabinet, flooring, packaging
  • Small clearance: Shed contents, boxes, small flat-pack and wooden furniture, boxes, wardrobes, old tools, junk (upholstered chairs and mattresses need declaring), household junk
  • Garden tidy-up: 2-3 tonnes of soil, hedge trimmings, old fence panels, turf
  • Office clear-out: Desks, chairs, files, carpets, general office waste
  • DIY project: timber offcuts, old flooring, tiles
Dimensions: Length: 2.6m Width: 1.5m Height: 1.25m - our most compact skip size Weight limit: Up to 6 tonnes
Why Choose easySkip?
  • Next-day delivery available (order before 2pm)
  • All-inclusive pricing - delivery, 14-day hire, collection included
  • Book online in 60 seconds - no phone calls needed
  • We aim to recycle 90%+ of your waste - environmentally responsible
Need a Permit? On your property (driveway/garden): No permit needed On the road: We arrange the permit for you.
Why Not Just Use Your Car? 6-yard skip: One delivery, fill over 14 days, we handle everything Multiple car/van trips: £40-80 in fuel + 4-6 hours + lifting heavy items yourself Council bulky waste: £25+ per item + 1-2 week wait + limited items Skip = smart choice. Especially when you've got 40+ bin bags worth of waste.
6-Yard vs 8-Yard - Which One?
Choose 6-yard if: Small bathroom, garden tidy-up, or office clearance Choose 8-yard if: Kitchen renovation, full garage, or bigger building project
Still unsure? Go with the 8-yard - it's only slightly more and you won't risk running out of space.
Product Dimensions
Length: 2.6m Width: 1.5m Height: 1.25m
Product Details
  • 6 ton weight capacity
  • ideal for home renovation
  • 40-60 bin bags
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Do you need a permit for a 6-yard skip in Reading?
Where a 6-yard skip sits decides whether you need permission, not its size.
Private land? No licence needed. Reading Borough Council says skips on private land do not require a licence. Placement there is at your own risk, so pick a spot that can take the weight.
On any part of the public highway? You need a licence. In Reading skips go on the carriageway or verge outside the premises named in the licence. Tell us when you book so the permit can be sorted before delivery.

Reading licence rules

  • A Reading licence covers up to 4 weeks, and a renewal is needed if the skip stays longer.
  • The council charges a fee, and permit fees are non-refundable.

Where a Reading skip sits

  • Long sides parallel to the kerb, as close to the carriageway as practicable
  • Never blocking surface water drains, manholes or utility equipment
  • Some town centre streets are on a council list where skips are not allowed on the highway

Before you book

  • If your job is in the town centre, tell us the street when you book.
  • Keep the load level with the top rim and boards off.
Why book with easySkip
14-day hire includedTwice the standard hire window
Keep your job on trackDependable from start to finish
Fully licensed waste carriersWaste transfer notes for every job

Reading bathroom refits and driveway clear-outs: the 6-yard

A 6-yard suits a full bathroom or a driveway job in Reading.

Ideal uses for a 6 yard skip in Reading

  • Bathroom refits: A full suite, tiles and flooring from one bathroom, plus the packaging from the new one. See our bathroom refit guide.
  • Driveway and patio clear-outs: Broken slabs, old edging and a few loads of soil. Watch the weight limit. See our driveway and patio removal guide.
  • Loft clear-outs: Old boards, insulation offcuts and stored junk. Plasterboard is a prohibited item.
  • Garden overhauls: Fence panels, hedge cuttings and turf from a medium garden. Keep heavy soil light. See our garden clearance guide.

Choosing the right size

6-yard or 8-yard? If the job is one room, stay with the 6-yard. If it's a kitchen plus anything else, or a garage and a loft together, book the 8-yard, so you don't overfill the skip. Single-room refits and driveway clear-outs suit this size. For a whole house, look at the bigger sizes.

Weight

Weight limit: up to 6 tonnes. Soil, rubble and slabs are heavy, so a driveway job can hit the weight limit before the skip is full. Do not load above the top rim.

Placement and permits

A 6-yard skip is a little longer than the 4-yard, so check the length of your driveway before you book. Road and pavement placement needs a permit from Reading Borough Council, which you must arrange yourself. For a driveway or private land, just tell us the spot when you book. Tell us about any access restrictions when you book. A delivery that cannot go ahead can incur a wasted journey charge. Placing a skip on a driveway, grass or pavement is at your own risk. We accept no liability for surface damage, and a waiver may be required.

How to book a 6 yard skip in Reading

Start with your Reading postcode, then choose your dates and place your hire request. Your price is shown before you pay, and we confirm your booking by email. Dates for delivery and collection are estimates.