from ex. VAT
4 Yard Skip Hire
Southampton
Our 4 yard mini skip holds roughly 40 black bags of waste — the right size for garden clearances, small renovations, and single room clear-outs across Southampton. From £225 ex. VAT with next-day delivery available.
ex. VAT
black bags
× 0.97m × 1.83m
days
day available
on private land
What Is a 4 Yard Skip Best For?
The 4 yard mini skip is our smallest skip and the go-to choice for homeowners in Southampton who need to clear away a manageable amount of waste without oversizing — and overpaying. At 1.29m wide and just 1.83m long, it fits neatly on most driveways with no permit required.
If your project is generating the sort of waste that would take you multiple car trips to the tip, a 4 yard skip handles it in one go. Next-day delivery is available across Southampton and all SO postcodes, so you are never waiting long.
- Garden clearances — old plants, soil (light quantities), garden furniture
- Single room clear-outs — bedroom furniture, carpets, general rubbish
- Small DIY projects — timber, plasterboard offcuts, broken tiles
- Loft declutters — boxes, old clothing, accumulated household items
- Garage clear-outs — tools, shelving, miscellaneous junk
- Small renovation debris — light building waste from one room
~40 black bags · 1.29m × 0.97m × 1.83m
Visualise Your Load
Forty black bin bags of waste is more than it sounds. That is the equivalent of clearing out a full garden shed, or removing all the furniture and carpets from a bedroom — plus a fair bit more on top.
If your waste looks like less than the pile in this image, a 4 yard skip will handle it with room to spare. If you are looking at significantly more, consider stepping up to the 6 yard — it is only £10 more and holds 50% extra capacity.
Not sure? Call us on 02381 290 835 — we will size you up correctly in 60 seconds. Getting the wrong skip size costs more in the end.
This is roughly 40 black bags of waste — a typical 4 yard skip load
When a 4 Yard Skip Is Not Enough
Full kitchen refits generate 60–80 bags of waste — tiles, units, plumbing. Step up to the 6 yard skip (£235).
See 6 yard skip →Clearing two or more rooms at once — furniture, flooring, plasterboard — will fill an 8 yard easily. The 4 yard will be over-filled before you are halfway through.
See 8 yard skip →A full house clearance will fill a 12 yard skip and sometimes more. Using a 4 yard would require multiple hires, costing significantly more overall.
See 12 yard skip →Book Your 4 Yard Skip
From £225 ex. VAT · Next-day delivery across Southampton · Permits arranged
Other Skip Sizes Available
from ex. VAT
from ex. VAT
4 Yard Skip FAQs
What can I fit in a 4 yard skip?
A 4 yard skip holds approximately 40 black bin bags of waste. That is enough for a garden clear-out, a single room worth of old furniture, loft clutter, a small garage tidy-up, or minor renovation debris. You cannot fill it with heavy material like soil or concrete in large quantities — the weight limit applies before the skip is visually full.
Do I need a permit for a 4 yard skip in Southampton?
No permit is required if the skip is placed on private property such as your driveway or garden. If the skip needs to go on the public road or pavement in Southampton, a council permit is required. Southampton Skip Hire arranges permits on your behalf — just let us know when you book.
How long can I keep a 4 yard skip?
Standard hire periods are 7 to 14 days. If you need the skip for longer, extensions are available — just call us on 02381 290 835 before the collection date. Extended hire may incur an additional charge.
Is a 4 yard skip big enough for a bathroom refit?
A 4 yard skip can handle a small bathroom refit in some cases, but if you are removing a bath, full tiling, a vanity unit, and flooring all at once, a 6 yard skip is a safer choice. The 6 yard holds 60 black bags and is our most popular size for bathroom and kitchen renovations in Southampton.
Have a question not covered here?
Call 02381 290 835