2cubic yards
Mini skip
Small clear-outs and garden tidies
- Approx. length × width × height
- 1.8 m × 1.3 m × 0.8 m
4-yard skip hire for your next project.
Call to check a 4-yard midi skip for your postcode and waste.
- Check the length, width and height
- Find out what you can put in
- Call for a price in your area
Get a price by phone. No forms to fill in.
How big is a 4-yard skip?
Use these guide measurements to check the space you have.
| Length | 2.7 m (about 8 ft 10 in) |
|---|---|
| Width | 1.6 m (about 5 ft 3 in) |
| Height | 0.9 m (about 2 ft 11 in) |
| How much it holds | 4 cubic yards — about 3.06 m³ |
| Useful for | Room refreshes and modest renovations |
Dimensions are approximate and vary by supplier. Check the exact skip measurements before booking. The delivery lorry needs extra room to reach and lift the skip.
Will it fit on your drive?
Measure the space where the skip will stand, then check gates, parked cars and overhead cables. Leave room to load it and keep paths and doors clear. A skip that fits through a gap does not mean the lorry can get through.
What about heavy waste?
The yard size tells you how much space is inside, not how much weight the skip can carry. Tell us about soil, bricks or concrete so the allowed load can be checked.
Tell us what needs to go and where the skip will sit.
Get a 4-yard skip priceWhat belongs in your mini skip?
These are starting points for the booking conversation. The operator must approve your exact waste and load.
Usually worth discussing
- Timber, cardboard and suitable packaging
- Garden trimmings and non-hazardous vegetation
- Suitable household and renovation waste
- Declared soil, bricks and rubble, within an agreed weight limit
Keep out of an ordinary mixed load
- Asbestos, chemicals, liquid paint and oils
- Gas bottles, batteries and electrical appliances
- Tyres and other items needing specialist arrangements
- Undeclared plasterboard, mattresses or upholstered seating
Make room for the delivery lorry.
The compact skip is only part of the access question. Before your clear-out, check how a delivery vehicle would reach the drive and where the container could safely stand.
- Width and heightMeasure gates and note overhanging branches, cables and low entrances.
- Surface and turningExplain slopes, soft ground, covers and any tight turn. Ask about suitable surface protection.
- The return journeyKeep the approach open for collection and do not move the skip yourself.
Small job? Start with these sizes.
Compare a 2-yard mini and a 4-yard midi, then look at larger options if your project grows.
4cubic yards
Midi skip
Room refreshes and modest renovations
- Approx. length × width × height
- 2.7 m × 1.6 m × 0.9 m
6cubic yards
Builders skip
Renovation and building projects
- Approx. length × width × height
- 3.1 m × 1.75 m × 1.2 m
8cubic yards
Large builders skip
Larger clear-outs and bulky material
- Approx. length × width × height
- 3.45 m × 1.75 m × 1.2 m
Dimensions are approximate and vary by supplier. Check the exact skip measurements before booking. The delivery lorry needs extra room to reach and lift the skip.
Your skip hire questions, answered.
How much will my skip cost?
For a small clear-out, start with the pile rather than guessing a price. Call 0330 912 9966 with your postcode and compare a mini with a midi.
How long can I keep the skip?
You do not need to guess the hire period. Describe your small project when you call, agree the dates and ask what happens if your clear-out takes longer.
Can I fill it above the sides?
No. Keep everything at or below the marked fill line and within the agreed load. If the pile is larger than expected, call to discuss the next step rather than overfilling.
Will a small skip fit through a small gate?
Mini refers to the container’s capacity. Tell us about narrow gates or a shared drive because the vehicle placing your small skip still needs safe access.
Let’s make a little more room.
Got a small pile to clear? Describe it by phone and compare your compact skip options for the delivery postcode.
Call now · 0330 912 9966