A 4 yard skip, often called a midi skip, is a compact option for bathroom refits, garden tidy-ups, small household clearances and DIY waste.
It holds around 30 to 40 standard bin bags, giving you more room than repeated trips to the tip without taking up the space of a larger builder’s skip.
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Approx: 1.83m long × 1.35m wide × 0.92m high
Volume: 3.06m³ (4 cubic yards)
Approximately 30–40 standard black bin bags
Up to 14 days, with collection requested when the skip is ready
If the skip needs to stand on a public road, contact us before booking so the local permit and parking requirements can be checked.
A 4 yard skip works best when the project is fairly contained and you have a reasonable idea of how much waste it will produce.
A 4 yard skip can suit a modest bathroom project containing items such as a dismantled bathroom suite, packaging, tiles and other suitable renovation waste. If the job will produce a large amount of tiles, rubble or other dense material, tell us before booking.
Suitable garden loads can include cuttings, plants, small branches and general non-hazardous garden waste. Large roots, tree trunks or significant amounts of soil should be discussed before ordering.
A small room clearance may include boxes, dismantled cupboards, non-upholstered furniture and general household items. Remember that bulky items can use the available space much faster than bagged waste.
Timber offcuts, dismantled shelving, packaging and limited quantities of suitable renovation waste can fit well in a 4 yard skip. Breaking down suitable items first can help make better use of the available space.
A 4 yard skip may suit a smaller garage or shed clearance containing old shelving, timber, boxes, garden items and other suitable non-hazardous waste. If you are clearing a heavily packed garage or several storage areas, compare the 6 yard skip before booking.
The term 4 yard describes the internal volume of the skip rather than one fixed set of external dimensions.
Skip shapes and external dimensions vary between suppliers. Ask us to confirm the supplied footprint when the available placement space is tight.
Typical length
Typical width
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Approximate volume
Read our guide to skip capacity, weight and volume →
Keep all waste level with the top of the skip. An overloaded skip may be unsafe to transport and excess material may need to be removed before collection.
Choose a 4 yard skip for a measured, compact load. Consider a 6 yard skip when the amount is uncertain or the project includes several bulky items.
RECOMMENDED FOR COMPACT JOBS
30–40 bin bags
Small bathroom, garden tidy-up or one-room clearance.
More compact.
Capacity can be used quickly.
Choose it when: The waste is clearly limited and placement space is restricted.
MORE CAPACITY
50–60 bin bags
Medium clearance, renovation or larger DIY project.
More placement space required.
Better allowance for awkward shapes.
Choose it when: Your estimate is close to the 4 yard limit or you are unsure how much waste the work will produce.
Unsure about the volume? contact the team before ordering.
The price of a 4 yard skip depends on the delivery postcode, waste type, local availability and where the skip will be placed.
Enter the full delivery postcode to see the current price and booking options for your address.
If the skip needs to stand on a public road, permit or parking requirements may also affect the total cost.
For projects across several addresses, browse the areas we serve and check each delivery postcode separately.
The quote for your address can be affected by:
Local supplier rates and availability vary between locations.
Dense materials or items needing separate handling can affect the booking requirements.
A skip on suitable private land will not normally need a council skip permit. Public-road placement may involve a permit or additional parking requirements.
Standard hire includes up to 14 days. Approved extensions cost £30 per additional day and must be requested before the agreed collection.
A 4 yard skip can take many types of non-hazardous household, garden and DIY waste. Acceptance depends on the material, quantity and local facility, so unusual items should be declared before booking.
If an item is not listed or you are unsure what it contains, read the full skip waste rules or ask the team before loading it.
A 4 yard skip can be suitable for agreed quantities of soil, bricks, rubble, tiles and concrete.
The important point is that volume and weight are different limits.
Dense waste can reach the safe lifting weight before the skip is physically full.
If soil, rubble, bricks or concrete will make up most of your load, tell us before booking. We can check whether a 4 yard skip is suitable or whether another option would work better.
A 4 yard skip is commonly called a midi skip. Supplier names vary, so use the stated volume and approximate dimensions when comparing options.
It fits on many suitable driveways, but the delivery lorry also needs enough width, turning room and overhead clearance. Ask us to check the access if space is restricted.
The price depends on the delivery postcode, local availability, waste type, placement and hire requirements. Enter your full postcode to see the current options for your address.
A council permit is not normally required when the skip is placed entirely on suitable private land. Public-road placement requires approval before delivery, and a parking-bay suspension may also be needed.
Choose the 4 yard skip for a measured load of around 30–40 bags. Consider the 6 yard skip when the volume is uncertain or the project includes several bulky items.
Standard hire includes up to 14 days. Contact us before the agreed collection if you need an extension. Additional hire is charged at £30 per day.
Enter the full delivery postcode to see the current price and booking options for a 4 yard skip.
Not sure whether 4 yards is enough? Compare all skip sizes or contact the team before booking.
