What is a 4 yard skip?
A 4 yard skip holds four cubic yards of waste. It is typically about 6 to 7 ft long, 4 to 5 ft wide and 3 ft high, roughly the footprint of a small car, so it fits on most driveways. Exact sizes vary between manufacturers.
Is a midi skip the same as a 4 yard skip?
Usually, yes. Midi skip is the trade name most suppliers use for their 4 yard container, sitting between the mini skip and the 6 and 8 yard builders skips. A few firms use the name for a 3 or 5 yard skip, so check the capacity in cubic yards on the supplier's listing rather than relying on the name.
Heavy waste
A 4 yard skip can be filled completely with dense material such as soil, rubble, hardcore and concrete. It is a cost-effective size for a small groundworks or demolition job, because you are not paying for space you cannot fill. For a bigger heavy load, a 6 yard skip is the largest most firms let you fill with heavy waste.
What a 4 yard skip suits
- Small kitchen or bathroom refits
- Garden clearances and soil from landscaping
- Lifting a patio or breaking up a path
- Clearing a garage or a couple of rooms
- Small building jobs producing brick and rubble
Permits
No permit is needed on a driveway or private land. On a public road the council issues a permit, normally arranged by the skip company. See our skip permit guide.
The fill line
Load the skip level with its sides and no higher. An overloaded skip cannot be legally carried, and the driver can refuse to collect it until the excess is removed. Some items cannot go in any skip at all, so check what can and cannot go in a skip before you start loading.
Other sizes
For less space, a mini skip. For mixed waste or more room, a 6 yard skip. Not sure? See our guide to skip sizes.
Finding a 4 yard skip near you
Search by your site postcode to see local suppliers who deliver 4 yard skips to your area, with their from prices and the checks we have made on their waste registration. You contact the supplier directly and agree the price, hire period and any permit costs with them. There is no booking fee.