Typical Skip Bin Sizes
Many Simpro customers are unsure which type of bin tipper will work with their skip bin or dumpster. This table provides a handy guide to common bin dimensions, and which bin tippers are suitable for each size.
If in doubt, it is always best to use a tape measure to determine the height of your bin.
| Typical Skip Bin Sizes - Metric (Australia, New Zealand, Europe) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bin Name | Scale | Capacity | Length | Width | Height | Suitable Bin Tipper (SKU) |
| 2m Skip |  |
2m3 | 1.8m | 1.3m | 0.9m | EMT1500/MT1200/DM1200 |
| 3m Skip |  |
3m3 | 3.5m | 1.6m | 0.6m | EMT1500/MT1200/DM0700/DM1200 |
| 4.5m Skip |  |
4.5m3 | 3.5m | 1.6m | 1m | EMT1500/MT1200/DM1200 |
| 5m Skip |  |
5m3 | 3.5m | 1.6m | 1.2m | EMT1500/MT1200/MT1600/DM1200/DM1500 |
| 7.5m Skip |  |
7.5m3 | 3.5m | 1.6m | 1.5m | EMT1500/MT1200/MT1600/DM1500/DM1800 |
| 9m Skip |  |
9m3 | 3.5m | 1.6m | 1.8m | DM1800/DM2100 |
| 10m Skip |  |
10m3 | 4.4m | 2.2m | 1.4m | EMT1500/MT1200/MT1600/DM1500/DM1800 |
| 15m Skip |  |
15m3 | 4.4m | 2.4m | 1.8m | DM1800/DM2100 |
| Typical Skip Bin and Dumpster Sizes - Imperial (United Kingdom, United States, Canada) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bin Name | Scale | Capacity | Length | Width | Height | Suitable Bin Tipper (SKU) |
| 2-yard Skip |  |
2 cubic yards | 5ft | 4ft | 3ft | EMT1500/MT1200/DM1200 |
| 3-yard Skip |  |
3 cubic yards | 6ft | 4ft | 3ft | EMT1500/MT1200/DM1200 |
| 4-yard Skip |  |
4 cubic yards | 7ft | 5ft | 3ft | EMT1500/MT1200/DM1200 |
| 5-yard Skip |  |
5 cubic yards | 7.5ft | 5ft | 3.5ft | EMT1500/MT1200/DM1200 |
| 6-yard Skip |  |
6 cubic yards | 10ft | 5ft | 4ft | EMT1500/MT1600/DM1500 |
| 8-yard Skip |  |
8 cubic yards | 12ft | 6ft | 4.5ft | EMT1500/MT1600/DM1500 |
| 10-yard Skip |  |
10 cubic yards | 12ft | 6ft | 6ft | MT1800/DM1800 |
| 12-yard Skip |  |
12 cubic yards | 13ft | 6ft | 6.5ft | DM2100 |
| 14-yard Skip |  |
14 cubic yards | 13ft | 6.5ft | 6.5ft | DM2100 |
| 16-yard Skip |  |
16 cubic yards | 13.5ft | 6.5ft | 6.5ft | DM2100 |
| 18-yard Skip |  |
18 cubic yards | 13.5ft | 6.5ft | 7ft | DM2100/DM2400 |
| 20-yard Skip |  |
20 cubic yards | 20ft | 8ft | 4ft | EMT1500/MT1600/DM1500 |
| 30-yard Skip |  |
30 cubic yards | 20ft | 8ft | 6.5ft | DM2100 |
| 40-yard Skip |  |
40 cubic yards | 20ft | 8ft | 8.5ft | DM2700 |