Size Guide
What Size Skip Bin Do I Need?
The right bin depends on what you're clearing, not just how much of it there is. Here's how KDR's ten sizes compare, in wheelie bins you can actually picture.
Start with the job, not the bin
Most people underestimate volume, because a pile of furniture or garden waste takes up far more room loose than it looks stacked. A useful way to think about it is in standard 240L wheelie bins: KDR bins hold roughly four wheelie bins per cubic metre, so a 3m³ skip is about twelve wheelie bins of space.
The table below pairs every size with the jobs it typically suits. Once you have a size in mind, compare prices for every KDR skip bin size — the price also depends on the waste type, which is covered further down.
Every KDR skip bin size compared
| Bin | ≈ 240L wheelie bins | Typically suits |
|---|---|---|
| 2m³ Skip Bin | 8 | Small household clean-ups · Single-room renovations · Garden tidy-ups |
| 3m³ Skip Bin | 12 | Medium household clean-ups · Small renovation projects |
| 5m³ Skip Bin | 20 | Larger household clean-ups · Small trade jobs |
| 6m³ Skip Bin | 24 | Full household clean-ups · Trade and renovation waste |
| 7m³ Skip Bin | 28 | Large household clean-ups · Renovation waste |
| 8m³ Skip Bin | 32 | Large renovations · Small construction jobs |
| 10m³ Skip Bin | 40 | Construction and demolition waste · Large-scale clean-ups |
| 12m³ Skip Bin | 48 | Construction sites · Major renovations |
| 15m³ Skip Bin | 60 | Construction sites · Large demolition jobs |
| 25m³ Skip Bin | 100 | Large commercial and construction sites |
Capacity comparisons are approximate and based on standard 240L wheelie bins. How much actually fits depends on the size, shape and packing of the material.
If you're stuck between two sizes
Compare the two prices in the table directly — the step up to the next size is often smaller than the gap people expect, and a single larger bin avoids the cost of hiring twice if the first one fills. If you genuinely can't judge the volume, call KDR and describe the job — it is a much quicker conversation than a second hire.
What you're throwing out changes the price
Size is only half of it. A bin of clean bricks is priced differently from the same bin of mixed household waste, and some waste types are only offered in certain sizes. Check which waste type matches your load and whether a particular item is accepted before you book, since mixing categories can change what KDR is able to take.
How long you get the bin for
Standard hire includes 7 days from delivery. Additional hire is $10.00 per day for bins under 8m³ and $15.00 per day for bins 8m³ and larger, GST included. If your job might run longer, read how long you can keep a skip bin.
Ready to book?
Read how skip bin hire works end to end, see the full price matrix for every size and waste type on the full GST-inclusive price matrix, or go straight to Get a Price for a GST-inclusive quote on your address. Worth a look first: the delivery and access guide if your driveway is tight or steep, and skip bin hire compared with rubbish removal if you would rather not load it yourself.