Visual size guide
Visual size guide
Skip bin size choice in New Zealand depends on the kind of waste, access, placement, local council rules and whether the load includes heavy building material.
Use the live catalogue below to compare capacity, footprint and dimensions before checking local availability.
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The 2 cubic metre mini skip bin is suited to small rubbish removal jobs, garden clean-ups, and light household or renovation waste where space is limited.
Capacity
2.62 yd³
2.0 m³
Footprint
7.4 ft x 4.5 ft
2.27 m x 1.39 m
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The 3 cubic metre mini skip bin is suited to small rubbish removal jobs, garden clean-ups, green waste, or light household clear-outs where space on site is limited.
Capacity
3.92 yd³
3.0 m³
Footprint
8.9 ft x 4.9 ft
2.70 m x 1.50 m
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A 4.5 cubic metre gantry bin is suited to small renovations, garage clean-outs, green waste and general rubbish removal where access or space is limited.
Capacity
5.89 yd³
4.5 m³
Footprint
9.8 ft x 5.2 ft
3.00 m x 1.60 m
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A 6 cubic metre gantry bin is suited to medium rubbish removal jobs, including home renovations, garden clean-ups, green waste, and light commercial waste.
Capacity
7.85 yd³
6.0 m³
Footprint
11.8 ft x 5.2 ft
3.60 m x 1.60 m
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A 9 cubic metre gantry bin suits larger rubbish removal jobs, light construction waste, commercial waste, green waste, or bulky clean-ups where extra bin capacity is needed.
Capacity
11.77 yd³
9.0 m³
Footprint
13.8 ft x 5.9 ft
4.20 m x 1.80 m
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A 12 cubic metre hook bin is suited to large household clean-ups, renovations, shop fit-outs, and bulky commercial waste where there is enough space for delivery and collection.
Capacity
15.70 yd³
12.0 m³
Footprint
15.7 ft x 5.9 ft
4.80 m x 1.80 m
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A 15 cubic metre hook bin suits large clean-ups, renovations, commercial waste, green waste or cleanfill where a higher-volume skip bin is needed.
Capacity
19.62 yd³
15.0 m³
Footprint
19.7 ft x 7.9 ft
6.00 m x 2.40 m
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A 20 cubic metre hook bin is suited to large rubbish removal, construction debris, commercial waste, bulky items, green waste or cleanfill where site access allows.
Capacity
26.16 yd³
20.0 m³
Footprint
19.7 ft x 7.9 ft
6.00 m x 2.40 m
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A 30 cubic metre hook bin is suited to major rubbish removal, commercial waste, green waste, and bulky clean-up projects where a large skip bin hire option is needed.
Capacity
39.24 yd³
30.0 m³
Footprint
21.3 ft x 7.9 ft
6.50 m x 2.40 m
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Before you choose
Before choosing a skip bin
Cleanfill and heavy waste need checks
Concrete, soil, brick, timber, GIB and renovation debris may need a specific bin type or smaller load because weight and disposal rules matter.
Placement rules vary
Road reserve, berm, verge and public placement rules can vary locally. Private property placement is usually simpler if access is clear.
Green waste is often separate
Garden waste and green waste may be handled differently from mixed rubbish or building waste, so choose the bin around the material type.
Comparison table
Dimensions and load limits
| Size |
Capacity |
Length |
Width |
Height |
Empty weight (kg) |
Max load (kg) |
| 2 Cubic Metre Mini Skip Bin |
2.62 yd³
2.0 m³
|
7.4 ft
2.27 m
|
4.5 ft
1.39 m
|
3.3 ft
1.00 m
|
160 kg |
2000 kg |
| 3 Cubic Metre Mini Skip Bin |
3.92 yd³
3.0 m³
|
8.9 ft
2.70 m
|
4.9 ft
1.50 m
|
3.6 ft
1.10 m
|
220 kg |
3000 kg |
| 4.5 Cubic Metre Gantry Bin |
5.89 yd³
4.5 m³
|
9.8 ft
3.00 m
|
5.2 ft
1.60 m
|
3.9 ft
1.20 m
|
350 kg |
4500 kg |
| 6 Cubic Metre Gantry Bin |
7.85 yd³
6.0 m³
|
11.8 ft
3.60 m
|
5.2 ft
1.60 m
|
4.3 ft
1.30 m
|
500 kg |
6000 kg |
| 9 Cubic Metre Gantry Bin |
11.77 yd³
9.0 m³
|
13.8 ft
4.20 m
|
5.9 ft
1.80 m
|
4.9 ft
1.50 m
|
700 kg |
9000 kg |
| 12 Cubic Metre Hook Bin |
15.70 yd³
12.0 m³
|
15.7 ft
4.80 m
|
5.9 ft
1.80 m
|
5.9 ft
1.80 m
|
1300 kg |
12000 kg |
| 15 Cubic Metre Hook Bin |
19.62 yd³
15.0 m³
|
19.7 ft
6.00 m
|
7.9 ft
2.40 m
|
4.9 ft
1.50 m
|
1700 kg |
15000 kg |
| 20 Cubic Metre Hook Bin |
26.16 yd³
20.0 m³
|
19.7 ft
6.00 m
|
7.9 ft
2.40 m
|
6.6 ft
2.00 m
|
2000 kg |
20000 kg |
| 30 Cubic Metre Hook Bin |
39.24 yd³
30.0 m³
|
21.3 ft
6.50 m
|
7.9 ft
2.40 m
|
7.9 ft
2.40 m
|
2500 kg |
20000 kg |
Maximum loads are indicative and vary by waste type, vehicle restrictions, and local operator policies. Heavy materials such as soil, concrete, bricks, and hardcore may require smaller containers even when volume is available.
FAQ
Skip bin size FAQs
Common questions before choosing a skip bin in New Zealand.
What skip bin size do I need?
Start with the waste type and rough volume, then check access, placement and whether the load contains heavy building material.
Can cleanfill go in any skip bin?
Not always. Cleanfill, concrete, soil and brick may need a dedicated option or smaller bin because of weight and disposal rules.
Can a skip bin go on the berm or road?
That depends on local rules. Some public placements need approval, so check before booking.
