How much is a mini skip?

Typically around £155 before VAT, and under £100 in the cheapest areas, depending on where you live. Prices vary by area, so check the guide prices for your town.

How big is a mini skip?

A 2 yard mini skip is about 1.5 metres long, 1.2 metres wide and 0.9 metres high. That’s small enough for almost any drive.

How many bin bags fit in a mini skip?

About 25 to 35 full black bin bags. Bulky items like furniture take up more space than bags.

Do I need a permit for a mini skip?

Only if it goes on the road. Most mini skips fit on a drive or a front path, so you rarely need one.

Is a mini skip big enough for a bathroom?

For a small bathroom, yes. If you’re removing a bath, tiles and plasterboard as well, a 4 yard midi gives you more room.

Can I put soil in a mini skip?

Yes. Mini skips are good for soil and rubble, filled level with the sides.

What is cheaper than a mini skip?

For a few bags, a skip bag or a trip to the tip. For one or two large items, the council’s bulky waste collection.

Mini skip hire

A mini skip is a 2 yard skip: the smallest standard size, and the easiest to place. It takes about 25 to 35 bin bags, fits on almost any drive, and typically costs around £155 before VAT.

Need a skip? Call for a price and to book.

Call 0333 880 1030Lines open Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm

Prices up frontGuide prices for every size
Permit rulesWhat your council charges
LicensedRegistered waste carriers
LocalCompanies near you deliver

A mini skip at a glance

	Mini skip (2 yard)
Size	About 1.5m long, 1.2m wide, 0.9m high
Holds	About 25 to 35 black bin bags
Heavy waste	Yes: soil, rubble and tiles, filled level
Permit	Rarely needed: it fits on almost any drive
Price	Typically around £155 before VAT, from under £100 in the cheapest areas
Hire period	Usually up to two weeks

Some companies also offer a 3 yard mini skip, which holds a few more bags.

What is a mini skip good for?

Small jobs where you’d otherwise make two or three trips to the tip. A bathroom strip-out, a shed or loft clear-out, a garden tidy-up, or the waste from a weekend of DIY.

Its small size is the point. It fits on a drive, a front path or a parking space, so you rarely need a council permit, and it can be delivered without the lorry blocking the road for long.

It’s also a good home for heavy waste in small amounts. Soil from a new border, a few square metres of patio slabs or the tiles from a bathroom all fit, as long as you keep the load level with the sides.

What fits in a mini skip

The suite, tiles and boards from a small bathroom
A shed or loft clear-out
Hedge cuttings, branches and turf from a garden tidy
A small amount of rubble, soil or hardcore
Old flooring from one room
Packaging and offcuts from a DIY job

Mini skip or midi skip?

The two smallest sizes cover most home jobs. Here’s how to choose.

	2 yard mini	4 yard midi
Holds	25 to 35 bin bags	35 to 45 bin bags
Footprint	1.5m × 1.2m	2.1m × 1.5m
Best for	Bathroom, garden tidy, small DIY	Kitchen refit, garage clear-out, bigger garden job
Fits on a drive?	Almost always	Most drives
Typical price	Around £155	Around £260

Sample guide prices before VAT. Check your town for local prices.

What can go in a mini skip

Yes

Household rubbish and packaging
Garden waste and soil
Rubble, bricks and tiles
Wood, metal and plastic
Old kitchen or bathroom fittings

Asbestos
Fridges, freezers and TVs
Batteries, gas bottles and tyres
Paint, oil and chemicals
Usually sofas and mattresses

The rules are the same for every size of skip. Ask your skip company about anything you’re unsure of.

How a mini skip compares with the other sizes

2 yard1.5m long4 yard2.1m long6 yard3m long8 yard3.7m long12 yard3.7m long

Mini skip questions

How much is a mini skip?: Typically around £155 before VAT, and under £100 in the cheapest areas, depending on where you live. Prices vary by area, so check the guide prices for your town.
How big is a mini skip?: A 2 yard mini skip is about 1.5 metres long, 1.2 metres wide and 0.9 metres high. That’s small enough for almost any drive.
How many bin bags fit in a mini skip?: About 25 to 35 full black bin bags. Bulky items like furniture take up more space than bags.
Do I need a permit for a mini skip?: Only if it goes on the road. Most mini skips fit on a drive or a front path, so you rarely need one.
Is a mini skip big enough for a bathroom?: For a small bathroom, yes. If you’re removing a bath, tiles and plasterboard as well, a 4 yard midi gives you more room.
Can I put soil in a mini skip?: Yes. Mini skips are good for soil and rubble, filled level with the sides.
What is cheaper than a mini skip?: For a few bags, a skip bag or a trip to the tip. For one or two large items, the council’s bulky waste collection.

Mini skip prices in your town

Call for a price and to book.