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2 Yard Skip Hire — Mini skip

The smallest skip we supply. Ideal where space is tight or the job is small — a bathroom strip-out, a garden tidy-up or a single-room clear-out.

2 Yard Skip: dimensions & capacity

Dimensions (L × W × H)	5ft × 4ft × 3ft1.5m × 1.2m × 0.9m
Capacity	around 20 bin bags
Max load (typical guide)	Up to ~2 tonnes
Typical use	Small clear-outs, bathroom strip-outs and garden tidy-ups
Fits on a standard drive?	Yes — fits a standard driveway

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Because it is compact, a mini skip is the easiest size to fit on a short driveway without a permit.

2 Yard Skip shown to scale against a person and a car

What a 2 yard skip is ideal for

Small garden clearances
Bathroom strip-outs
Single-room clear-outs
Soil and rubble in small volumes

What you can't put in it

The same rules apply to every skip size: no fridges, electricals, tyres, plasterboard, asbestos, chemicals, batteries, mattresses or upholstered furniture. See our full guide to what can and can't go in a skip before you load up.

Do you need a permit?

If the skip sits on your driveway or private land, no permit is needed. On a public road you need one from the council — we arrange it as part of the booking, so you don't have to deal with the paperwork.

Common questions

How big is a 2 yard skip?

A 2 yard skip measures approximately 1.5m x 1.2m x 0.9m (5ft x 4ft x 3ft). It holds around 20 bin bags of waste.

What are the dimensions of a 2 yard skip in feet?

A 2 yard skip is roughly 5ft x 4ft x 3ft (length x width x height), which is 1.5m x 1.2m x 0.9m in metres.

Do I need a permit for a 2 yard skip?

Not if it sits on your own driveway or private land. If it has to go on a public road you need a council permit, which we arrange for you as part of the booking.