Bin Size Guide

Not sure which size skip you need?

Choosing the right skip bin size can be tricky - especially when you're staring at a list of cubic metres and wondering what that actually means.

SKIP BIN SIZE GUIDE

2m³ Mini Bin

1 Small Trailer Load

Small clean-ups, garden waste, decluttering a room

3m³ Skip Bin

3 Trailer Loads

Garage clear-outs, minor renovations

4m³ Skip Bin

4 Trailer Loads

Kitchen or bathroom reno, moving house prep

6m³ Skip Bin

6 Trailer Loads

Full house clean-outs, medium construction jobs

8m³ Skip Bin

8 Trailer Loads

Large renovations, bulky furniture, commercial waste

10m³ Skip Bin

10 Trailer Loads

Major construction,

office strip-outs, large moves

12m³ Skip Bin

12 Trailer Loads

Industrial jobs, demolition waste, multi-site projects

🛠️ Quick Tips:

Still unsure? Go one size up. It's cheaper than ordering a second bin.

Mixed waste? Choose a bin that allows for general waste, green waste, and light construction debris.

Heavy materials? Some bins have weight limits - especially for bricks, concrete, or soil.

We'll guide you through that when you book.

Common Use Cases:

Garden clean-up? 2 - 3m³

Bathroom reno? 3 - 4m³

Moving house? 4 - 6m³

Full home declutter? 6 - 8m³

Builder's waste? 8 - 12m³

Excluded Items

Organic material (e.g. food waste, plants, trees, leaves etc)

Asbestos and other hazardous materials

Liquids of any type (whether in a container or not)

Car Batteries

Gas Cylinders

Tyres

Any other items that could be harmful to the environment

Need Help Choosing?

Our quote tool will recommend the best bin size based on what you're discarding.

Or just give us a shout

- we're skip people, after all.

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