What is a Midi Skip?

4-yard skips are typically referred to as midi skips. These are the second smallest skip you can hire. A popular skip for small amounts of waste disposal. Read on to find out everything you need to know about midi skip hire.

What Can you Put in a Midi Skip?

Midi skips come under the same rules as any skip in regards to what waste materials can be placed in them. Examples include:

• Garden waste

• Bricks

• Rubble

• Heavy Waste 

• General waste

• Household waste 

Full list of what can be put in a midi skip can be found here

What Cannot be put in a Midi Skip?

Midi skips cannot be filled with any hazardous materials, such as:

• Chemicals

• Asbestos

• Electrical waste

• Batteries 

• Tyres

 For full list of what cannot be put in a Midi skip click here. 

What Size Skip is a Midi Skip?

A 4-yard midi skip is the  second smallest skip hire available. The dimensions of the midi skip are: 

• Length: 2.2 metres

• Width: 1.4 metres

• Height: 0.95 metres

For more skip sizes follow our skip size guide.

How Much Waste can you Put in a Midi Skip?

A midi skip holds 4 cubic yards of rubbish. The midi skip can hold up to 40 black bin bags full of waste. The midi skip does not have a large volume and if you are looking to get rid of more waste it may be better value to go for a larger skip.

Can a Midi Skip be put on a Road?

You can put a midi skip on a public road, but you will require a skip permit from your local council. These can be applied for by the skip hire company. A skip hire council permit can take up to 5 working days and will an extra charge.

What is the Price of a Midi Skip Hire?

Midi skips will cost any where between £125 up to £250. Price is dependent on where you are located. In general if you are located in the south of the UK the midi skip will be more expensive compared to the north. For example a mini skip in Essex will be more expensive than a mini skip in Scunthorpe. Being a small skip you will find the midi skip as very cost effective.

What Can a Midi Skip be Used for?

Midi skips can be used for a variety of tasks due their size. Being more versatile compared to larger skip sizes. The Midi skip could be used for:

• A small household job

• DIY jobs

• Small office clearances

• Garden clearances or Garden clean ups

• General rubbish removal

• Domestic jobs

• Heavy waste, such as brick and rubble