4m3 Skip Bin Hire in Sydney
The 4m3 is the workhorse of Sydney skip bin hire. Three to four trailer loads, a wheelbarrow door, and a footprint that still fits in a standard parking space. If you are renovating one room or clearing a couple of rooms of furniture, this is almost certainly your bin.
| Typical size | 3.2m x 1.6m x 1.0m |
|---|---|
| Range across operators | 2.5-3.4m long, 1.5-1.7m wide, 0.9-1.0m high |
| Trailer loads | 3 to 4 standard 6×4 box trailers |
| Wheelbarrows | about 40 |
| 240L wheelie bins | 16 |
| Wheelbarrow door | Yes |
The 4m3 is the most commonly booked size in Sydney. It handles most single-room renovations without leaving you short, and it still fits in a standard parking space.
What people use a 4m3 for
- Kitchen renovation
- Furniture and white goods removal
- Medium household clear out
- Small builder’s waste
Sounds like the right size? Call and we will confirm it.
Weight is the limit people forget
A 4m3 of household waste is comfortable. A 4m3 of concrete is not. If the load is dense, this is already a large 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 4m3 the right size?
If the job is smaller than you thought, the 3m3 holds 2 to 3 trailer loads and costs less. Do not step down out of optimism, though. A second bin costs far more than one size up.
If you are on the fence, the 6m3 gives you 5 to 6 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 4m3 skip bin?
Typically 3.2m x 1.6m x 1.0m, though it varies by operator across roughly 2.5-3.4m long, 1.5-1.7m wide, 0.9-1.0m high. It holds about 3 to 4 6×4 trailer loads, about 40 wheelbarrows, or 16 standard 240 litre wheelie bins.
What fits in a 4m3 skip?
It suits a kitchen renovation, a furniture clear out, a medium household clean. The 4m3 is the most commonly booked size in Sydney. It handles most single-room renovations without leaving you short, and it still fits in a standard parking space.
Does the 4m3 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?
A 4m3 of household waste is comfortable. A 4m3 of concrete is not. If the load is dense, this is already a large bin.
Will it fit in my driveway?
You need a flat run of at least 3.2m 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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