Midi Skip Hire Cost (4 Yard): Prices, Size, and What It Holds
The Goldilocks Skip
The midi skip sits between the 2-yard mini (too small for most renovation work) and the 6-yard builders (overkill for a single room project). It is the right choice when a mini would leave you with a second hire but a builders skip would be wastefully empty. The sweet spot for bathroom refits, small kitchen strip-outs, and garden landscaping.
Dimensions and Capacity
What a Midi Skip Handles Well
Bathroom refit
Old bath suite, toilet, pedestal sink, tiles, boarding, and light rubble from a standard bathroom. Comfortably within a midi's capacity at around 30-35 bags.
Kitchen strip-out
Old units, worktops, tiles, and appliances from a standard kitchen (not including the rubble from new socket installation or structural alterations).
Small garage clearout
Years of accumulated junk: old bikes, broken furniture, garden tools, cardboard, general household items. Usually 20-35 bags of mixed waste.
Garden landscaping
Hedge removal, plant waste, small amounts of soil and turf. Note: soil is heavy - a midi's 500kg heavy limit is reached at roughly 1/3 cubic metre of soil.
Mini vs Midi vs Builders Skip: Side by Side
| Size | Bin Bags | Price (National) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini (2yd) | ~30 | £70-120 | Small single-room clearouts |
| Midi (4yd) ← You are here | ~45 | £100-180 | Bathroom/kitchen refit, small garden |
| Builders (6yd) | ~60 | £150-250 | Full home renovation, house clearance |
Rule of thumb: if you are unsure whether to choose a midi or builders, choose the builders. Ordering a second midi skip almost always costs more than sizing up from the start.
4-Yard Midi Skip Prices by Region
| Region | Midi Skip Price |
|---|---|
| London | £145 - £235 |
| South East | £120 - £200 |
| South West | £110 - £190 |
| Midlands | £100 - £180 |
| North West | £90 - £160 |
| North East | £85 - £155 |
| Scotland | £85 - £150 |
| Wales | £90 - £160 |
Midi Skip Cost in Major UK Cities
City-specific 4-yard midi skip pricing plus local council permit cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a midi skip used for?
A midi skip (4 cubic yards) is ideal for medium-sized projects: a bathroom or kitchen strip-out, a small garage clearout, garden landscaping work, or a loft clearout. It holds around 45 bin bags and fits on a standard UK driveway. It is the right choice when you have too much waste for a mini skip but not enough to justify the cost of a full 6-yard builders skip.
Does a 4-yard midi skip fit on a driveway?
Yes. A midi skip measures approximately 6ft x 4ft x 3ft (1.8m x 1.2m x 0.9m), which fits on virtually any standard UK residential driveway. At this size you can also open the back doors of a typical car alongside it. No permit is needed if it stays on your private property.
Is a midi skip cheaper than a builders skip?
Yes, typically by £40-70 nationally. A midi skip averages £100-180 while a builders skip runs £150-250. However, if you think you will fill a midi and need more space, hiring a builders skip from the start is more economical than hiring two smaller skips. If in doubt, size up.