Skip Hire UK · Vetted, Licensed Local Skip Companies
Hire a skip from a vetted, licensed local firm. From £130 for a mini/midi skip including delivery, collection and disposal. Builders skips from £280. We help you size the skip right and handle a road permit where one is needed.
Every Size of Skip Hire
From a mini skip for a garden clear-out to a roll-on-roll-off for a major project — vetted local firms for every job.
Ideal for garden waste, a small bathroom strip-out or a household clear-out. Fits on most driveways. Includes delivery, collection and disposal.
Get quotes →The most popular skip for renovations and building work. Takes bricks, rubble, soil and general builders waste. Often needs a driveway or road permit.
Get quotes →Large maxi and roll-on-roll-off (RoRo) skips for big projects, conversions and commercial sites. Best for bulky, lightweight waste rather than heavy rubble.
Get quotes →Skip Hire Cost Drivers
| Cost driver | Typical effect | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Skip size | Main price factor | Mini through to RoRo — the bigger the skip, the higher the cost |
| Road permit | +£30 – £80/week | When the skip sits on a public road rather than a private driveway |
| Hire duration | Varies | Longer hire beyond the standard period adds to the cost |
| Waste type | Surcharge possible | Restricted items add cost or must be kept separate (see below) |
| Location | Regional variation | London and the South East run higher than the national average |
A 6–8 yard builders skip on a private driveway typically sits inside the £280–£480 range. Add a road permit (around £30–£80 per week) if the skip must go on the road.
3 Steps to a Vetted Skip Firm
Tell us about the waste
60-second form. Postcode, what you are clearing, where the skip will go (driveway or road) and how long you need it. No phone, no jargon.
Get matched to firms
Up to 3 vetted local skip-hire firms — all licensed waste carriers. We pre-screen on licensing, insurance and reviews so you only deal with reputable companies.
Compare & book
Itemised quotes within 24 hours. Compare the skip size, hire period and any permit cost before you book the right one.
Get Accurate Quotes for Skip Hire
Pricing depends on the skip size, hire duration, where the skip goes and the type of waste. Get up to 3 vetted local firms to quote — completely free.
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What You Can & Can't Put in a Skip (2026)
Getting the waste type right keeps your quote accurate and avoids surcharges on collection. Here is what is fine, what needs separating, and what to keep out entirely.
✅ Fine for a general skip
General household and garden waste, timber, bricks, rubble, soil, broken furniture, packaging and most building materials. Heavy waste such as soil and hardcore is usually limited to smaller skips because of weight limits — mention it when you book.
⚠️ Keep separate
Plasterboard must be kept separate from general waste under UK rules and is usually collected in its own bag or skip. Many firms can supply a separate plasterboard container — ask in advance so it is included in the quote.
⛔ Restricted or surcharged
Fridges and freezers, mattresses, tyres, paint and other hazardous waste are commonly restricted or surcharged and often cannot go in a general skip at all. Tell the firm beforehand so they can arrange the right disposal route.
📋 Road permit
A skip on a public road needs a council permit (around £30–£80 per week, varies by area) and usually lights or markers for safety. None is needed on a private driveway. A reputable firm sorts the permit as part of the booking.
Skip Hire Options & How Delivery Works
Beyond the standard skip-on-site, there are a couple of alternatives worth knowing about — plus what actually happens on delivery and collection day.
Choose the skip or alternative
Pick a skip size, or consider grab hire for large volumes of soil and rubble, or wait-and-load where a permit is hard to get. Your matched firm will advise the best fit for your waste and access.
Permit & placement
If the skip goes on the road, the firm applies for the council permit and supplies any required lights or markers. On a private driveway no permit is needed — just clear access for the delivery lorry.
Delivery & fill
The skip is delivered to the agreed spot. Fill it level with the top — overloaded skips cannot be legally transported and may be refused on collection. Keep restricted items out and plasterboard separate.
Collection & disposal
At the end of the hire period the firm collects the skip and disposes of the waste responsibly as a licensed waste carrier. A good firm recycles as much as possible and can provide a waste transfer note on request.
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