4 yard skip hire
The 4 yard skips are our second smallest size skips available. These skips are suitable for larger garden clear-outs or small bathroom and kitchen remodels.
They can be used for all types of household and garden waste disposal, as well as commercial and industrial waste. These skips have a drop-down door, so using a wheelbarrow to deposit your waste is easy. Large enough to hold a single bed or small sofa, this skip fits on a standard driveway and takes up slightly less than a small car parking space.
33
BIN
BAGS.
5
STANDARD
TRAILERS
4 YARD SKIP
CAPACITY
4 cubic yards (3 cubic metres).
DIMENSIONS
1.8m x 1.1m x 0.95m | 5’11’’ x 4’0’’ x 3’2’’
IDEAL FOR
The 4 yard skips are our second smallest size skips available. Perfect for small bathroom and kitchen refurbishments.
SKIP GUIDE SIZE
To make life easier for you, we’ve included skip sizes in feet and metres and made a comparison with the approximate number of bags that would fit.
| SKIP SIZE | CAPACITY | DIMENSIONS L x W x H (metres and feet) | Skip details | iDEAL FOR | 2 YARD SKIP |
2 cubic yards (1.5 cubic metres). 16 bin bags |
1.5m x 1m x 0.75m 5’0’’ x 3’4’’ x 2’5’’ |
No door | The 2 yard skips are the smallest skips available for hire, ideal for small DIY jobs at home or in the office. This skip is suitable for all types of waste including garden waste such as soil and timber, building waste such as rubble, as well as commercial and industrial waste. The 2 yard skip takes up about half a car parking space so it will fit on a standard driveway easily. |
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4 YARD SKIP |
4 cubic yards (3 cubic metres) 33 bin bags |
1.8m x 1.1m x 0.95m 5’11’’ x 4’0’’ x 3’2’’ |
Drop-down door | The 4 yard skips are our second smallest size skips available. These skips are suitable for larger garden clear-outs or small bathroom and kitchen remodels. They can be used for all types of household and garden waste disposal, as well as commercial and industrial waste. These skips have a drop-down door, so using a wheelbarrow to deposit your waste is easy. Large enough to hold a single bed or small sofa, this skip fits on a standard driveway and takes up slightly less than a small car parking space |
6 YARD SKIP |
6 cubic yards (4 cubic metres). 50 bin bags |
2.6m x 1.5m x 1.2m 8’6’’ x 5’0’’ x 4’0’’ |
Drop-down door | The 6 yard skip is one size down from our builders skip and can be used for slightly larger home/office renovations, as well as larger garden clear-outs. Designed for use with a wheelbarrow, these skips have a drop-down door which enables easy use and filling. When booking, please note which way you would like the door to be facing so our drivers can load the skip appropriately. The 6 yard skips are suitable for all types of waste and take up a standard car parking space. |
8 YARD SKIP |
8 cubic yards (6.1 cubic metres). 60 bin bags |
3.2m x 1.75m x 1.2m 10’6’’ x 5’9’’ x 4’0’’ |
Drop-down door | The 8 yard skip is often referred to as the 'builders skip'. It has a large capacity, which makes it ideal for those bigger home/office renovations and garden or building projects. This type of skip is very popular, is available with a drop-down door for easy use with a wheelbarrow and will fit on any standard driveway. Please remember when booking to indicate which way you would like the door to be facing so our drivers can load the skip appropriately The 8 yard skip is suitable for all waste types including soil, rubble, commercial and industrial waste. |
10 YARD SKIP |
10 cubic yards
(7.6 cubic metres). 80 bin bags |
3.5m x 1.75m x 1.5m 12’0’’ x 5’9’’ x 4’11’’ |
No door | Our 10 yard skip is suitable for major projects such as house clearances or building work and refurbishments. The 10 yard skip is ideal for disposing of light, bulky materials and is not suitable for heavy waste items such as soil or rubble removal. The 8 yard skip is the largest skip size that should be used for heavy materials. |
12 YARD SKIP |
12 cubic yards (9.8 cubic metres) 100 bin bags |
3.7m x 1.75m x 1.7m 12’2’’ x 5’9’’ x 5’6’’ |
No door | The 12 yard skip is a popular skip size for industrial and commercial use. It is suitable for major projects and is ideal for the removal of lighter, bulky items. As with the 10 yard skip, it is not suitable for heavier waste items such as soil and rubble. The 8 yard skip is the largest skip size that should be used for heavy materials. |
14 YARD SKIP |
14 cubic yards (10.7 cubic metres) 120 bin bags |
4.1m x 1.8m x 1.75m 13’1’’ x 5’9’’ x 5’11’’ |
Lockable enclosed bins available | As with the smaller 10 and 12 yard skips, 14 yard skips are designed to hold lighter, bulky materials, making these skips ideal for big building projects and larger scale house clearances. These skips are not appropriate for heavy wastage such as earth or concrete. The 8 yard skip is the largest skip size that should be used for heavy materials. |
20 YARD SKIP |
20 cubic yards (15.3 cubic metres). 200 bin bags |
6.1m x 2.4m x 1.2m | No door | The industrial 20 yard skip is usually used for large construction projects and can hold a high volume of building waste. It is suitable for lighter, bulky materials and also heavier waste such as stone and soil. It can be used for large domestic projects such as kitchen and bathroom remodels. |
40 YARD SKIP |
40 cubic yards (30.8 cubic metres). 400 bin bags |
6.3m x 2.4m x 2.75m | No door | The industrial 40 yard skip is the largest skip size available and is designed for industrial purposes. These skips hold a very high volume of waste and are suitable for clients who require onsite rubbish disposal. |
Need help choosing the best
skip for you?
How our skip hire service works Three simple steps to clearing away your rubbish
1. Choose your skip size and postcode
You'll get your quote instantly.
2. Fill in your booking details
Including special waste items to dispose of.
3. Pay online or by phone
No hidden credit card fees or VAT.
Other popular skip sizes We provide a full range of skips from 2 to 40 yards
2 YARD SKIP HIRE
The 2 yard skips are the smallest skips available for hire, ideal for small DIY jobs at home or in the office. This skip is suitable for all types of waste.
CAPACITY
2 cubic yards (1.5 cubic metres).
DIMENSIONS
1.5m x 1m x 0.75m | 5’0’’ x 3’4’’ x 2’5’’
6 YARD SKIP HIRE
The 6 yard skip is one size down from our builders skip and can be used for slightly larger household or office remodels, and larger garden clear-outs.
CAPACITY
6 cubic yards (4 cubic metres).
DIMENSIONS
2.6m x 1.5m x 1.2m | 8’6’’ x 5’0’’ x 4’0’’
8 YARD SKIP HIRE
The 8 yard skip is often referred to as the 'builders skip'. It has a large capacity, ideal for those bigger home/office renovations, as well as garden or building projects.
CAPACITY
8 cubic yards (6.1 cubic metres).
DIMENSIONS
3.2m x 1.75m x 1.2m | 10’6’’ x 5’9’’ x 4’0’’
Should I hire a 4-yard skip?
If you’re doing a smaller kitchen/bathroom remodel or you’ve got a decent amount of garden waste, a 4-yard skip - often referred to as a “midi-skip” - might just do the trick.
It’s the second smallest container SunSkips offers (next to the 2-yard skip) so it’s ideal for a quick waste disposal job as their versatility makes them easy to load.
SunSkips’ 4-yard skips feature a drop-down door so you don’t need to lift heavier items into it and you can even use a wheelbarrow to make light work of your waste disposal.
You’d probably need to do at least two trips to the recycling centre in an estate car for the same amount of waste that could be loaded into a 4-yard skip.
How big is a 4-yard skip?
The beauty of the 4-yard skip is that it’s usually not too tricky to place on private premises (saving you the hassle and cost of acquiring a permit) and it’s unlikely to cause an obstruction.
At 1.8m x 1.1m x 0.95m (or 5’11’’ x 4’0’’ x 3’2’’), a 4-yard skip will comfortably fit on a standard driveway with room to spare. A 4-yard skip will hold 33 bins bags of waste or five standard trailers.
To give you an idea of how much you can get in a 4-yard skip, the container will fit one or two single beds, small sofas, TVs, bikes… so it’s a popular choice for a small furniture clearout.
How much is a 4-yard skip?
The price of a 4-yard skip to hire depends on where exactly in Cambridgeshire or Suffolk you need it delivered and collected. To consult prices for your area, check the locations and prices in the top menu, or enter your postcode on the booking page for an instant quote.
Commercial clients expecting high volumes of waste or that can separate into single streams should contact us today for the best price.
If you suspect you might need a larger skip, make sure you do your due diligence before booking. It’ll be cheaper and less hassle to hire a 6- or 8-yard skip and get the job finished in one go than it would to hire two separate skips.
Still not sure what size you need? Consult our handy skip size guide or give us a call at our offices so we can talk you through it.
Do I need a permit for a 4-yard skip?
While a 4-yard skip is one of the smallest containers we hire, you will still need a skip permit if you need to keep it on a public road.
You’ll need to contact your local authority and wait around a week for it to be approved, or you can leave it up to us for a hassle-free solution (£110 additional charge, mostly made up of the council fee).
If you plan to dispose of any special waste items in your 4-yard skip, such as TVs, fridges, batteries, etc. you’ll need to let us know when you book (whether online or over the phone) and there will be a small extra charge for each item.
Our customers What they say about our skip hire service
Rob Dunlop
"All staff friendly and professional. I had a lot of soil to get rid of and this worked out cheaper and easier than a grab hire service - plus it was OK to mix soil with other waste..."
Maria King
"The skip arrived on time. Great value for money for the length of time we had it... gave us time to fill it and not rush. It was collected early on the day with no problems."
Damian Kelly
"Delivered promptly, no dramas. Have used SunSkips on a few occasions and will continue to use them."