Small bathroom refit
An old suite, tiles and plasterboard-free stud waste usually fit in a 3 yard skip.
Mini skips · 2 to 3 yards
Mini skip hire in Ipswich
Compact 2 and 3 yard skips that fit on most driveways, for small bathroom refits, garden tidies and one-room clear-outs.
- Fits on most driveways
- Roughly 20 to 30 bin bags
- Delivered next working day
Mini skip hire: what to expect
A mini skip is the right choice when you have more waste than your bins or car can manage, but not enough to justify a full builders' skip. It takes up about the same space as a small car, so it usually fits on a driveway without blocking access to the house.
Mini skips are popular across Ipswich's terraced streets and new-build estates, where driveway space is tight. Their low sides also make them easy to load by hand, which helps if you are lifting tiles, bags of soil or old kitchen units on your own.
Because a mini skip is small, it is easy to overfill. As a rule, if the job is more than a single small room or a modest garden tidy, look at a midi or builders' skip instead. It often costs less than hiring a second mini skip.
Jobs a mini skip suits
Garden tidy
Hedge cuttings, small amounts of soil, old pots and broken fence panels.
Single-room clear-out
A box room, spare bedroom or small garage.
Heavy waste in small amounts
Bricks, concrete and soil from a small patio or path removal.
Decorating waste
Old carpet, underlay, skirting and packaging after a redecoration.
Shed removal
The panels and contents of a small shed, broken down flat.
Mini skip sizes
| Size | Bin bags (approx.) | Footprint (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 yard | 20 | 1.8m × 1.2m | Garden tidies, heavy waste |
| 3 yard | 30 | 2.0m × 1.3m | Small refits, single rooms |
| 4 yard (midi) | 40 | 2.6m × 1.5m | Kitchens, larger rooms |
Getting the most from a mini skip
Break everything down
Flat-pack old furniture, cut long timber into short lengths and fold cardboard. Air gaps are the main reason small skips fill up early.
Load heavy first
Put rubble and soil at the bottom, then bulky light items on top. This spreads the weight and stops the skip tipping when it is lifted.
Keep it level
Waste must not stick out above the top edges. If it does, we have to remove some before we can take the skip away.
Mini skip or skip bag?
For very small jobs, a skip bag costs less and needs no space for a lorry to drop a skip. A mini skip is better when the waste is heavy or you need it collected on a specific day.
How it works
Tell us about the job
What the waste is, roughly how much, and where it is.
Fixed quote
We recommend the right service and confirm the price.
Delivery or collection
On the agreed day, with permits arranged if needed.
Sorted and recycled
Waste taken to a licensed site, with a transfer note for you.
What affects the price of mini skip hire
Every job is priced individually. These are the main factors.
- Size
- A 2 yard skip costs less than a 3 or 4 yard skip.
- Waste type
- Soil and rubble cost more to tip than light, mixed waste.
- Permit
- A skip on the road needs a council permit.
- Hire length
- Extra days beyond the standard hire are charged.
Why choose Ipswich Waste
Registered waste carrier
Every collection comes with a waste transfer note, so you can prove your waste was handled legally.
Recycling first
Waste is sorted at licensed sites so rubble, metal, wood, card and green waste are recycled.
Fixed prices
Clear quotes agreed before we start, including permits and disposal.
Local and fast
Based in Ipswich, with next-day service across most IP postcodes.
Mini skip hire across Ipswich and nearby
We cover Ipswich and the surrounding towns, villages and business parks, including:
- Ipswich town centre
- Ipswich Waterfront
- Chantry
- Whitton
- Rushmere St Andrew
- Kesgrave
- Martlesham
- Woodbridge
- Felixstowe
- Claydon
- Bramford
- Sproughton
- Pinewood
- Copdock
- Capel St Mary
- Hadleigh
- Needham Market
- Stowmarket
- Ransomes Europark
- Futura Park
Frequently asked questions
How many bags fit in a mini skip?
A 2 yard skip holds about 20 standard bin bags and a 3 yard skip about 30. Bulky items take more space than bags.
Can I put soil and rubble in a mini skip?
Yes. Mini skips are well suited to heavy waste because they stay within safe lifting weights even when full of rubble.
Will a mini skip fit on my drive?
Most mini skips are under 2 metres long and fit on a single driveway. The lorry needs clear access to reach the spot.
Do I need a permit for a mini skip?
Only if it goes on the road or pavement. On your own driveway, no permit is needed.
Can I keep it longer than two weeks?
Yes. Let us know when you book or while it is on hire, and we will extend it.
Is a mini skip the same as a skip bag?
No. A mini skip is a steel container delivered and collected by lorry. A skip bag is a heavy-duty bag you fill and we collect with a crane lorry.
Book mini skip hire in Ipswich
Tell us what you need and we will confirm a fixed price.