2m3 Skip Bin Hire in Sydney
A 2m3 skip is about the size of a small car parking bay and holds one to two trailer loads. It is the right bin for a job with a clear edge to it: the garage, one room, a garden bed. It is the wrong bin for a house clean out, and people find that out the hard way.
| Typical size | 1.8m x 1.5m x 0.9m |
|---|---|
| Range across operators | 1.8-1.9m long, 1.4-1.6m wide, 0.9-1.0m high |
| Trailer loads | 1 to 2 standard 6×4 box trailers |
| Wheelbarrows | about 16 to 20 |
| 240L wheelie bins | 8 |
| Wheelbarrow door | No, top load only |
The 2m3 is usually a top-load bin with no drop-down door, so everything goes in over the side. If you are moving anything heavy or bulky, step up to a 3m3 for the door.
What people use a 2m3 for
- Garage or shed clear out
- Small garden tidy
- One room of household junk
- Minor bathroom strip out
Sounds like the right size? Call and we will confirm it.
Weight is the limit people forget
A 2m3 filled with soil or rubble will hit its weight allowance long before it looks full. Keep heavy material to a fraction of the bin.
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 2m3 the right size?
If you are on the fence, the 3m3 gives you 2 to 3 trailer loads and is the safer choice for anything involving furniture or branches, both of which take up more room than people expect.
| 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 2m3 skip bin?
Typically 1.8m x 1.5m x 0.9m, though it varies by operator across roughly 1.8-1.9m long, 1.4-1.6m wide, 0.9-1.0m high. It holds about 1 to 2 6×4 trailer loads, about 16 to 20 wheelbarrows, or 8 standard 240 litre wheelie bins.
What fits in a 2m3 skip?
It suits a garage tidy-up, a small yard clean, a single room cleared out. The 2m3 is usually a top-load bin with no drop-down door, so everything goes in over the side. If you are moving anything heavy or bulky, step up to a 3m3 for the door.
Does the 2m3 have a door?
It is normally a top-load bin with no drop-down door, so everything goes in over the side.
Can I put soil or concrete in it?
A 2m3 filled with soil or rubble will hit its weight allowance long before it looks full. Keep heavy material to a fraction of the bin.
Will it fit in my driveway?
You need a flat run of at least 1.8m 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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