FAQ'S

Below shows average* prices for skip hire in the UK for a selection of major cities.

(Updated October 2016)

If you cant find the answer your looking for above, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help.

The cost includes the actual hire of the skip, and also delivery and collection. Bear in mind it does not include any other equipment, permits or subsequent costs that may be incurred.

Skip hire rates differ according to size, waste materials and where you are based in the UK. Typically the average price for an eight yard skip is approximately ??220, before the price of any skip permit.

Prior to placing a skip on a road, you require a skip hire permit. Both of those cost money and take a minimum of a couple of days to organize.

We would certainly always suggest contacting the local council and giving them as much detail as you possibly can. Generally, you don???t have to tell them ??? but if you have to leave your skip on a public road or sidewalk, you should get a permit.

All skip companies listed on our website are checked to make sure they are licensed to carry waste by the Environment Agency. We try our best to make sure these records are up to date, but its always a good idea to double check for piece of mind on the Enviroment Agencies website. If you do discover one that is listed on our site who???s license has expired, please inform us as soon as possible.  Additionally, it is a good idea to request a copy of their public liability insurance in the event they accidentally damage your property when delivering or collecting the skip.

Skips can be used for removing non-hazardous waste material for instance building waste, household items as well as green waste etc. If you want to get rid of hazardous waste you???ll need special permits and containers. Its against the law to mix hazardous waste material together with non-hazardous waste material.

Have a look at our list of Waste types that we can and cannot allow by clicking here.

Here is a list to assist you classify what is classed as hazardous material. Solvents, Corrosive liquid, Biological waste, Medical waste, Laboratory waste, Batteries, Aerosols, Gas canisters, Pesticides, Anti-freeze, Paint, Waste oils, Motor oils, Vehicle batteries, Vehicle wheels, Fire extinguishers, Florescent tubes, Light bulbs, Televisions and computer monitors, Fridges, Asbestos, Plasterboard, Explosives. Click here to see our visual guide.

For legal reasons you should not over-fill your skip. To make sure the skip is safe to transport, you have to make sure that it???s not filled beyond the the top of the skip. If it is over filled, there is a chance it can???t be transported safely and excess charges may apply.

It???s your choice to decide on the placement of the skip on your property. You do however have to keep in mind ease of access for the driver when he comes to deliver the skip. Make sure you don???t move the position of the skip once the driver has delivered it, as this might cause problems when they have to collect it again.

If you want to put the skip in a public place like a road or path you will need to get a permit.

Skips come as covered and open skips. They vary  in size from a two Yard skip, to a forty Yard Skip. The most used is a six yard builders skip. Its about the size of a small car.

To see the full range of skips our suppliers have available check out our Skip Sizes page for more information.

Your waste material will always be processed at an authorised treatment facility in accordance with all UK and EU legislation.

We cover every part of the UK.

This is possible but you will need to notify the skip company before they deliver. They will however not be held responsible to any damage caused.

It???s possibile that the skip could potentially cause damage to block paved and softer tarmac driveways. The stabilising arms of the larger skips might also damage your drive way.

To reduce the risk of any damage taking place, you could place a large piece of chipboard panel underneath the skip itself.