BIN SIZES

Skip Bin Sizes, Which One Do You Need?

This guide explains common skip bin sizes, typical uses, and practical tips to pick the right bin for your job. Approximate equivalents are shown in 240 L wheelie bins (common household bin).

Skip bin size chart

2 m³ (Mini skip)

Typical use: Small clean-ups, single‑room renovation debris, garden waste.

Approx. wheelie bins: 8 x 240 L bins (approx.)

Good for tight driveways and small jobs.

3 m³

Typical use: Small renovations, kitchen/bathroom strip out, small landscaping.

Approx. wheelie bins: 13 x 240 L bins (approx.)

Compact but holds a fair amount of mixed household waste.

4 m³

Typical use: Medium renovations, garage clearouts, moderate garden waste.

Approx. wheelie bins: 17 x 240 L bins (approx.)

Common for DIY renovation projects.

6 m³

Typical use: Larger renovations, small construction projects, bulky waste.

Approx. wheelie bins: 25 x 240 L bins (approx.)

A versatile size for many home and small commercial jobs.

8 m³

Typical use: Major renovations, large garden clearances, commercial waste.

Approx. wheelie bins: 33 x 240 L bins (approx.)

Good balance of capacity and street placement.

10–12 m³ (Large skips)

Typical use: Construction sites, demolition waste, large scale clearouts.

Approx. wheelie bins: 42 x 240 L bins (approx.)

Requires more space and often a truck with a hooklift.