Skip hire
Midi skip hire (4 to 5 yard)
A 4 yard midi skip costs £180 to £280 for a 7 to 14 day hire on rent-a-skip's 2026 UK figures, while MyJobQuote puts a 4 to 5 yard skip at £100 to £250 (September 2026). A midi skip holds roughly 30 to 40 bin bags and suits a kitchen or bathroom refit. Mick George, a large East Midlands operator, priced its 4 yard general waste skip from £216 online in October 2026.
What this covers
Typical price. A 4 yard midi skip costs £180 to £280 for a 7 to 14 day hire on rent-a-skip's 2026 figures, or £100 to £250 for a 4 to 5 yard skip on MyJobQuote's September 2026 guide.
Typical jobs
- Kitchen refit with old units and worktops, plasterboard bagged separately
- Bathroom and en suite strip-out with tiles and rubble
- Garden clearance with soil, turf and old paving slabs
- Clearing a single garage of boxes, timber and old bikes
- Small decking or shed removal
What is involved
Published sizes for a 4 yard skip differ between firms. Mick George lists roughly 2.53m long at the rim, 1.63m wide and 0.89m high, holding 30 to 40 bin bags. Rent-a-skip's 2026 guide gives roughly 6ft by 4ft by 4ft (1.83m by 1.22m by 1.22m), about 36 wheelbarrow loads and a weight limit of 3.75 tonnes. Treat all of these as approximate.
We found no published dimensions for 5 yard skips, so ask the firm. A midi skip still fits most driveways, and its smaller size makes it a sensible choice for heavier waste such as tiles, bricks and soil.
The skip hire page covers the rules.
Choosing a firm
Ask what the quote includes: delivery, collection, how many days, the weight allowance, VAT and any permit. Ask how overweight loads are charged; rent-a-skip put the surcharge at £50 to £150 in July 2026.
The skip hire page covers the rules.
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Common questions
How much is a 4 yard skip?
Rent-a-skip's 2026 figures put a 4 yard midi skip at £180 to £280 for a 7 to 14 day hire. MyJobQuote gives £100 to £250 for 4 to 5 yards (September 2026), and rent-a-skip's FAQ page gives £165 to £250. Permits are extra.
How many bin bags fit in a 4 yard skip?
About 30 to 40 bin bags, according to both Mick George and rent-a-skip. Rent-a-skip puts it at about 36 wheelbarrow loads.
What size is a midi skip?
Mick George gives roughly 2.53m long at the rim, 1.63m wide and 0.89m high for its 4 yard skip. Rent-a-skip gives roughly 1.83m by 1.22m by 1.22m. Sizes vary by maker, so measure your space and ask.