Skip Sizes
4 Yard Skip Hire in London
The 4-yard mini skip From £190 + VAT is a popular choice for small home projects. Ideal for bathroom rip-outs, garden clearances, or light renovation work.
✓ Fits most driveways
✓ Holds around 35–45 bin bags
✓ Fast delivery anywhere in London
Dimensions and Capacity
4 Yard Skip From £190 + VAT
Length
1.8 metres
Width
1.3 metres
Height
1.0 metres
Capacity
45+ Bin Bags
The 4-yard skip offers a practical blend of compact size and useful capacity, making it ideal for slightly larger home or garden projects that produce more waste than a mini skip can handle.
Its footprint makes it suitable for most residential driveways, offering easy access for placement and collection while ensuring it doesn’t obstruct your property.
This size is perfect for general household clear-outs, soil, rubble, and green waste, providing a versatile option for domestic DIY and small builder jobs.
What Can Go In a 4 Yard Skip?
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Before you fill your skip, it’s important to know what materials are allowed and what must be kept out for safety and recycling reasons.
At LB Waste Skip Hire, we make disposal simple, most everyday materials from home or garden projects are fine, but a few restricted items must be handled separately.
Check the lists below to see what can and can’t go in your skip.
- Household waste and general rubbish
- Garden soil, leaves, branches and turf
- Wood, timber, doors and furniture
- Bricks, concrete, tiles and ceramics
- Scrap metal & mixed building materials
- Household waste and general rubbish
- Paint, solvents or chemicals
- Batteries or electrical appliances
- Gas bottles or pressurised containers
- Plasterboard in bulk loads
- Asbestos or hazardous materials
- Tyres, liquids or medical waste
Skip Delivery
Skip Permits
Skip permits are required when a skip is placed on a public road or highway. LB Waste can arrange the permit directly to make your hire completely hassle free. Below are the current charges for areas covered by councils across London.
| Area | Council | Days Notice | Permit Duration | Cost (ex. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon | Croydon Council | 3–5 | 4 weeks | £100.00 |
| Ealing | Ealing Council | 3–5 | 4 weeks | £100.00 |
| Enfield | Enfield Council | 3–5 | 4 weeks | £100.00 |
| Bromley | Bromley Council | 3–5 | 4 weeks | £100.00 |
| Romford | Havering Council | 3–5 | 4 weeks | £100.00 |
| Ilford | Redbridge Council | 3–5 | 4 weeks | £100.00 |
| Wembley | Brent Council | 3–5 | 4 weeks | £100.00 |
| Harrow | Harrow Council | 3–5 | 4 weeks | £100.00 |
| Lewisham | Lewisham Council | 3–5 | 4 weeks | £100.00 |
| Greenwich | Greenwich Council | 3–5 | 4 weeks | £100.00 |
| Hackney | Hackney Council | 3–5 | 4 weeks | £100.00 |
| Islington | Islington Council | 3–5 | 4 weeks | £100.00 |
Note: Permit charges are set by local authorities and may change annually.
Need a permit fast? Call 0204 571 6958.
3 Easy Steps - Here's What Happens Next
We make skip hire simple from start to finish — no stress, no chasing.
1.ORDER
Order your skip online or through our sales team and receive preparation instructions by email.
2.DELIVERY
Delivery is hassle-free. Just ensure the drop-off area is clear and ready for your skip. No need to be present.
3.COLLECTION
Pickup is arranged with you in advance. We’ll collect the skip once you’ve filled it up or simply finished using it.
Explore Other Skip Sizes for Hire Throughout London
If the 4-yard skip isn’t quite right, take a look at our other size options below.
2yd Skip
From £130 + VAT
- Ideal for small DIY jobs
- Fits on most driveways
- Holds 20-25+ bin bags
6yd Skip
From £220 + VAT
- Popular for builder’s waste
- Ideal for moderate projects
- Holds 50-60+ bin bags
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