10m3 Skip Bin Hire in Sydney
A 10m3 skip takes nine to ten trailer loads, or somewhere between a hundred and a hundred and twenty wheelbarrows. It is a construction and major clear-out bin. At this size operators split between marrel and hook lift, and that changes what access you need.
| Typical size | 4.25m x 1.6m x 1.6m |
|---|---|
| Range across operators | 4.1-4.6m long, 1.6-1.8m wide, 1.5-2.0m high |
| Trailer loads | 9 to 10 standard 6×4 box trailers |
| Wheelbarrows | 100 to 120 |
| 240L wheelie bins | 40 |
| Wheelbarrow door | Yes |
The 10m3 is where operators split between marrel and hook-lift bins. It matters for access: hook bins are wider and need a longer, straighter run for the truck.
What people use a 10m3 for
- Major construction and demolition
- Large commercial clear out
- Multi-unit strip out
- Site clean up
Sounds like the right size? Call and we will confirm it.
Weight is the limit people forget
Nobody fills a 10m3 with heavy material. If your waste is concrete, brick or soil, order a 4m3 or 6m3 and swap it, and you will pay less overall.
Excess weight is commonly charged between $280 and $440 a tonne across Sydney. The rule is simple: dense material means a smaller bin swapped more often, bulky material means a bigger bin.
Is a 10m3 the right size?
If the job is smaller than you thought, the 8m3 holds 7 to 8 trailer loads and costs less. Do not step down out of optimism, though. A second bin costs far more than one size up.
| Size | Typical footprint | Trailer loads | Wheelbarrows | 240L bins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m3 | 1.8m x 1.5m x 0.9m | 1 to 2 | about 16 to 20 | 8 |
| 3m3 | 2.5m x 1.5m x 0.95m | 2 to 3 | about 30 | 12 |
| 4m3 | 3.2m x 1.6m x 1.0m | 3 to 4 | about 40 | 16 |
| 6m3 | 3.7m x 1.6m x 1.3m | 5 to 6 | about 60 | 24 |
| 8m3 | 4.0m x 1.6m x 1.6m | 7 to 8 | about 80 | 32 |
| 10m3 | 4.25m x 1.6m x 1.6m | 9 to 10 | 100 to 120 | 40 |
What you can put in the bin
- General household waste
- Green waste and garden clippings
- Furniture and white goods
- Renovation and strip-out waste
- Bricks, concrete and rubble
- Soil and excavation spoil
- Timber, plasterboard and offcuts
- Cardboard and packaging
What we cannot take
- Asbestos in any form
- Paint, solvents and chemicals
- Batteries and gas bottles
- Oils, fuels and liquids
- Food waste
- Medical or clinical waste
- Tyres (by arrangement only)
- Anything classified as hazardous
Asbestos is the one to be careful about. If you are stripping a wet area or a ceiling in anything built before the late 1980s, stop and get it tested before it goes anywhere near a skip. Putting asbestos in a general bin is an offence and it is expensive for everyone involved.
Other sizes and guides
Common questions
How big is a 10m3 skip bin?
Typically 4.25m x 1.6m x 1.6m, though it varies by operator across roughly 4.1-4.6m long, 1.6-1.8m wide, 1.5-2.0m high. It holds about 9 to 10 6×4 trailer loads, 100 to 120 wheelbarrows, or 40 standard 240 litre wheelie bins.
What fits in a 10m3 skip?
It suits major construction, large commercial clean ups, big demolition jobs. The 10m3 is where operators split between marrel and hook-lift bins. It matters for access: hook bins are wider and need a longer, straighter run for the truck.
Does the 10m3 have a door?
It comes with a wheelbarrow door, so you can walk material in rather than lifting it over the side.
Can I put soil or concrete in it?
Nobody fills a 10m3 with heavy material. If your waste is concrete, brick or soil, order a 4m3 or 6m3 and swap it, and you will pay less overall.
Will it fit in my driveway?
You need a flat run of at least 4.25m plus room for the truck to work, and about three metres of overhead clearance for the lifting arms. Power lines, carport roofs and low branches stop more deliveries than narrow driveways do.
How long do I get to keep it?
Seven days as standard across Sydney. Tell us when you book if you need longer and we will arrange it rather than surprise you with a charge.
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