Best Uses for Mini Skip Hire

Here at Mr Rubble, we hire a range of skip sizes, whether you need a skip for small amounts of garden waste or need to hire a skip for large construction projects and house clearances. 

Our smallest mini skip to hire is the 3 tonne skip. 

What are the 3 tonne mini skip dimensions?

• Length: 6’9”
• Width: 5’6”
• Height: 2’8”

How many bags of waste can I fit in a 3 tonne mini skip?

The 3 tonne mini skip will hold 15+ bags of waste, ideal for smaller projects.

What can I use a mini skip for?

• Disposing of tree cuttings
• Garden clearance projects
• Small house clearance – if you are clearing out a lot, you might want to consider one of our other skip sizes
• Home DIY projects such as kitchen or bathroom refits
• General house clearouts that might produce a lot of waste 

What should I avoid putting in my skip?

There are certain restrictions on what you cannot put in your skip. We will not accept the following:

• Hazardous waste – these incur additional charges
• Paint, glues or solvents
• Tyres
• Household appliances
• Electrical items
• Fluorescent light bulbs
• Gas cylinders or tanks
• Batteries or battery packs
• Medical or human waste

Contact us directly if you are planning on disposing of any of these items.

What are the benefits of mini skip hire?

• Mini skips are great for areas that are short on space as they don’t take up a lot of room
• Mini skips are cost-effective. With them being the smallest sized skip we provide, they are the cheapest option
• Skip contents are recycled so are an environmentally friendly option to waste disposal. At Mr Rubble, we recycle 98% of the waste we collect so you can rest assured that you’ve chosen an eco-friendly option
• At Mr Rubble, booking a skip couldn’t be easier. Choose your skip size and complete our online form to book your skip. All skip hire is for 7 days as standard and we provide larger skip & mini skip hire in Sheffield, Barnsley, Chesterfield and Rotherham. 

Want to find out more? Read our FAQs about skip hire.