Size guide

Find the right skip bin size

Compare the full 2–8 m³ range by the job you are doing, for hire across Darwin, Palmerston and the Darwin rural area. Images show the range; final dimensions and availability are confirmed before booking.

NT Waste Away 2 cubic metre skip bin

2 m³ skip bin

Small clean-ups and tight loads

A compact choice for small household or garden projects.

Approx. external dimensions
2.00 L × 1.10 W × 1.00 H m
Equivalent to
About 8 wheelie bins or 2 standard box-trailer loads
View 2 m³ guide
NT Waste Away 3 cubic metre skip bin

3 m³ skip bin

Room clear-outs and garden work

A little more room for a focused clean-up.

Approx. external dimensions
2.40 L × 1.50 W × 0.95 H m
Equivalent to
About 12 wheelie bins or 3 standard box-trailer loads
View 3 m³ guide
NT Waste Away 4 cubic metre skip bin

4 m³ skip bin

Home projects and renovations

A versatile middle size for larger household jobs.

Approx. external dimensions
3.20 L × 1.50 W × 0.93 H m
Equivalent to
About 16 wheelie bins or 4 standard box-trailer loads
View 4 m³ guide
NT Waste Away 5 cubic metre skip bin

5 m³ skip bin

Bigger clean-ups

Extra capacity where a 4 m³ may be too tight.

Approx. external dimensions
3.00 L × 1.60 W × 1.30 H m
Equivalent to
About 20 wheelie bins or 5 standard box-trailer loads
View 5 m³ guide
NT Waste Away 6 cubic metre skip bin

6 m³ skip bin

Building and substantial clean-ups

For sizeable projects, subject to material assessment.

Approx. external dimensions
3.60 L × 1.50 W × 1.25 H m
Equivalent to
About 24 wheelie bins or 6 standard box-trailer loads
View 6 m³ guide
NT Waste Away 8 cubic metre skip bin

8 m³ skip bin

Large non-hazardous projects

The largest standard skip in the published range.

Approx. external dimensions
4.50 L × 1.70 W × 1.20 H m
Equivalent to
About 32 wheelie bins or 8 standard box-trailer loads
View 8 m³ guide

Volume guide only. Dimensions may vary slightly between individual bins, and bulky items pack differently.

Size is only part of the choice. Heavy material such as concrete, rubble and soil needs assessment. Never place asbestos or hazardous material in a standard skip.

Heavy fleet

Hook bins for larger-volume work

12, 15, 20, 25 and 30 m³ hook bins are available for commercial, project and ongoing requirements.

Tailored quote only

We review material, volume, location, access, timing and exchange requirements before confirming the right service and a written quote.

Final dimensions, suitable configuration and availability are confirmed during quoting.

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