How Big is a 4 Cubic Metre Skip Bin?

4 Cubic Metre Features and Break Down

Our 4 cubic metre skip bin is approximately 2.4 metres long, 1.5 metres wide and 1.2 metres high. It is a compact mobile skip that still fits a serious amount of rubbish without taking up too much space on your driveway or in an apartment garage.

Not too big. Not too small. Just right for real-life junk.

4m3 Mobile Skip Bins

Here are the most common questions people ask before booking a 4 cubic metre mobile skip bin.

Quick Overview of our 4m³ Trailer Skip

Bin dimensions: 2.4 metres long, 1.5 metres wide, 1.2 metres high.
Overall trailer size: 4.1 metres long with the drawbar, 2.1 metres wide over the wheels and 1.7 metres high.
It holds up to four cubic metres of waste and roughly 1.5 tonnes max.
It fits easily in most driveways, carports and apartment garages.
It is driveway safe because it sits on tyres, not steel edges.
Seven days hire is included as standard.
Suitable for household junk, green waste and light trade waste.
It is the only skip size we use for masonry such as bricks, tiles, concrete, soil and rubble.
No council permit is needed because it is a registered trailer skip.

How much can a 4 cubic metre skip bin hold?

A 4 cubic metre skip bin has a volume of just over 4 cubic metres when you multiply the length, width and height. In real terms this is roughly equal to three to four standard box trailers or around sixteen to twenty 240 litre wheelie bins of waste, depending on how tightly you load it. We generally allow for up to about 1.5 tonnes of mixed household junk or light business waste in this bin. For current 4 cubic metre skip bin pricing, see our skip bin hire pricing page.

The 4m3 trailer skip is also the only size we offer for masonry loads such as bricks, concrete, tiles, soil and rubble. Because these materials are so dense, we cap masonry loads at around 2 cubic metres and under 1500 kilograms per bin.

What is a 4 cubic metre skip bin best for?

A 4 cubic metre mobile skip bin is ideal for small to medium household junk clear outs. This includes damaged or outdated furniture, packaging waste, old toys, worn out clothes and linens, small appliances, e waste, general shed and garage clutter and green waste (without soil) such as branches, leaves and grass clippings. If you want more detail on what counts as household junk, you can check our what is household junk guide.

The 4 cubic metre skip bin also suits light business and office junk. Think unwanted office chairs, filing cabinets, cardboard and packaging, broken displays and pallets, old computers and general business rubbish. For more information, see our what is business waste page.

Common jobs that fit well into a 4 cubic metre skip bin include spring cleans, small deceased estate areas, relocation leftovers, end of lease tidy ups, garage and shed clean outs and general rubbish removal when the pile is too big for council clean up.

How to load a 4 cubic metre mobile skip bin.

To keep everything safe and within limits, place the heaviest items over the axles in the centre of the trailer and spread the weight evenly from side to side. Keep your load below the rim so it can be covered and transported safely. Fill smaller loose items down low and stack larger, lighter items on top so you use the internal space properly. Avoid overloading the trailer skip with excessive amounts of bricks, concrete or soil and stay within the 1500 kilogram load limit for mobile skip bins. For more guidance, you can read our how to load a mobile skip bin information.

Did you know you can maximise space above the rim!

At Monsta Mobile Skips we let you get better value by loading bulky lounges, couches and similar light but awkward items above the rim, as long as they can be strapped and secured safely. Big furniture pieces take up a lot of internal volume, so stacking them carefully above the sides leaves more room inside the skip for boxes, smaller junk and mixed rubbish. The key is to keep the overall weight balanced and secure everything so it travels safely.

Choosing the right size skip bin.

If you are unsure whether a 4 cubic metre skip bin is enough, compare it with our 5 cubic metre skip bin and 6 cubic metre skip bin on our skip bin size guide. Those pages show the exact measurements and typical jobs for each size so you can choose with confidence. If you are still not sure, you can always call Danny for honest advice or use our skip bin hire pricing page to see all sizes side by side.

When you are ready, you can book a 4 cubic metre skip bin online or through our booking page and we will organise delivery to your home, business or job site.

Why use Monsta Mobile Skip Bins

Our mobile skip bins make cleaning up simple. Load at your own pace and keep your driveway, job site or garage tidy without tip runs or council permits.

Easy Walk-In Loading

Rear barn doors open wide so you can walk straight into the bin and stack rubbish safely and efficiently. No lifting up over high steel walls. No unnecessary strain.

Low Height Profile

Our trailer skips access places standard skip bins can’t. With low height profiles of 1.8 metres (1.9m for the 6m3), we can place bins inside garages, carports, basements and tight underground parking.

Street Parking Without Permits

All bins are registered trailers. That means they can be legally parked on the street without council skip bin permits, saving you approval delays, paperwork and additional fees.

Driveway and Surface Safe

Trailer skips sit on tyres, not sharp steel edges. This protects concrete, pavers, grass and asphalt from scratching or cracking during drop-off and pick-up.

Start Your Clean-up Today

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How It Works

A quick three step process that makes hiring and using a mobile skip bin easy from start to finish.

Book Online

Pick your bin size and delivery window. Same day delivery in most local suburbs. Upfront pricing.

Deliver & Load

We place the trailer skip where you need it. Tight-access friendly and driveway safe. 7 days to load.

Pick-up & Dump

Once you’re done, we’ll take care of the rest. We pick up the skip and handle all the disposal.

Other Skip Bin Sizes Available

Choose the bin size that suits your clean-up, from small household jobs to bigger clear-outs.

4m3 Mobile Skip

Ideal for small clean ups and green waste. Tight access friendly. No permit needed. From $550 delivered.

Click here for more details on our 4m3

5m3 Mobile Skip

Great for mid-size clean ups, bulky items and general household rubbish. From $600 delivered.

Click here for more details on our 5m3

6m3 Mobile Skip

Perfect for larger clean ups, deceased estates and move-outs. From $700 delivered.

Click here for more details on our 6m3

We'll Take It!

Household Junk, Green Waste and Business Waste

General Household Items

A typical household features furniture and appliances such as sofas, couches, chairs, tables, beds, wardrobes, dressers, coffee tables, dining sets, refrigerators, ovens, microwaves, toasters, blenders, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, heaters, and vacuum cleaners

White Goods and Appliances

White goods and appliances include refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, stoves, microwaves, air conditioners, heaters, water heaters, vacuum cleaners, toasters, blenders, coffee makers, kettles, food processors, mixers, irons, and electric grills.

Business and Office

Business and office items include computers, laptops, monitors, keyboards, printers, scanners, copiers, desks, chairs, filing cabinets, bookshelves, conference tables, whiteboards, projectors, shredders, office supplies like pens, paper, staplers, packaging materials, pallets, storage boxes, and other equipment.

Green Waste

A collection of tree trimmings, fallen leaves, grass clippings, branches, hedge clippings, weeds, garden debris, compostable plant residues, mulch materials and other organic plant materials.

Individually Charged Items

The following items are accepted; however, they are charged individually: mattresses of all sizes and types, tyres of all sizes, gas bottles and paint tins.

Trade, Building and Construction Waste

Trade Waste

Light renovation and trade waste such as timber offcuts, packaging waste, cardboard, pallets, plasterboard, carpet, gyprock scraps, empty paint containers, plastic sheeting, electrical wiring, insulation material.

Masonry

Masonry materials include bricks, concrete, blocks, natural stones such as granite, mortar, pavers, tiles and bedding and render.

Can't Take It!

Asbestos

We cannot accept asbestos in our skip bins (additional fees and charges apply). However, we do have asbestos-exclusive bins available for safe disposal.

Food Waste

We do not accept food waste, including fruit and vegetable scraps, meat, dairy products, leftover meals, baked goods, and pantry and packaged items.

Hazardous Waste

Items like faecal matter, deceased animals, medical waste, dangerous or flammable chemicals, and hazardous waste must not be disposed of in our dumpsters.

Compressed Air Canisters

Fire extinguishers, gas bottles, helium gas bottles, air compressors, CO₂ cartridges, oxygen cylinders, acetylene tanks, welding gas cylinders.

All Types of Batteries

Car battery, lithium tool batteries, laptops, mobile phones and devices.

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