Mini skip hire in Exeter and Devon
Mini Skips • Dumpy Bags • Exeter & Devon

Mini skip hire — and a simpler option: dumpy bags

Mini skips are brilliant for driveways and renovations. But if access is tight or you want less hassle, our dumpy bags are often the easiest (and can work out cheaper).

Mini skips (2-yard & 4-yard)

Best when you have a clear driveway/private space and you want to fill over a day or two. We deliver, advise on placement/permits, collect on time, and email your digital Waste Transfer Note.

2-yard mini skip
2-yard mini skip

Small + tidy

Ideal for small DIY, garden clearouts and compact driveways.

Guide: roughly 20–25 bin bags (varies by waste type).

4-yard mini skip
4-yard mini skip

Most popular all-rounder

Great for mixed household waste, kitchens, small renovations and “it’s more than I thought”.

Guide: roughly 35–45 bin bags (varies by waste type).

Dumpy bags (we’ll usually recommend these)

If you can’t spare driveway space, access is tight, or you want a simpler pickup, dumpy bags are often the best-value option.

Why dumpy bags win for a lot of jobs

They’re flexible, tidy, and easier to place than a skip — and we can collect when you’re ready.

No big metal skip Great for tight access Fill at your pace Fast collection
1 cubic yard dumpy bag
Recommended

1 cubic yard

Perfect for small clearouts, bagged waste, and light DIY.

1.5 cubic yard dumpy bag
Best seller

1.5 cubic yards

The go-to size for staged clearances and flexible collections.

4.5 cubic yard dumpy bag
Big capacity

4.5 cubic yards

Ideal when you’ve got volume but not a great place for a skip.

Mini skip Best when you have space

Choose a skip if…

You have a driveway/private spot, and you’re doing an ongoing DIY job over a day or two.

Dumpy bag Recommended

Choose a dumpy bag if…

You want the simplest setup, tight access, or you don’t want a metal skip sat outside.

Wait & Load Fastest

Choose Wait & Load if…

You can load quickly and want everything gone today in a single visit.

Permits & placement

Quick guidance — we’ll always advise properly for your situation and postcode.

Usually no permit

Driveway / private land

If the skip is fully on private land, you typically don’t need a council permit.

Dumpy bags are often easier to place neatly without blocking access.

Permit may apply

On-road placement

If it’s on the public highway, a permit is usually required. We’ll talk you through it.

If permits are awkward, we’ll often recommend dumpy bags or Wait & Load.

Mini skip & dumpy bag FAQs

Short answers. If you’re unsure, send a photo and we’ll recommend the cheapest suitable option.

If you have space and you’re doing a multi-day DIY job, a mini skip is great. If access is tight or you want a simpler setup, dumpy bags are usually the easiest and can work out better value.
Yes — you’ll receive a digital Waste Transfer Note after compliant disposal.
Asbestos, chemicals, gas bottles and hazardous waste can’t be taken. If you have paint tins, tyres, plasterboard or anything unusual, send a photo first and we’ll advise.