How much does skip hire cost?

Prices checked against live listings, July 2026

A 6 yard skip costs £180 to £280 in most of the UK, hired for one to two weeks with delivery, collection and disposal included. Minis start around £90, and roll on roll off containers run past £400. London and the South East sit at the top of every range, the North and Wales at the bottom.

Quick price estimate

Skip size

Region

The skip will sit on a public road

Estimates from our listing data. For a firm price, compare local firms.

Typical prices by skip size

Skip size	Typical price range	Common use
2 yard	£90 to £160	Small garden tidy ups
4 yard	£120 to £220	Bathroom refits
6 yard	£180 to £280	Kitchen renovations
8 yard	£220 to £330	Extensions
10 yard	£250 to £380	House clearances
12 yard	£280 to £420	Full house clearances
14 yard	£300 to £450	Commercial clearances
16 yard	£320 to £480	Commercial premises
20 yard	£350 to £550	Construction sites
40 yard	£400 to £650	Major demolition soft strip

Ranges, not quotes. Two firms in the same town can be £60 apart on the same skip, which is exactly why comparing two or three local prices is worth ten minutes.

6 yard skip prices by region, from our listings

Region	Typical 6 yard price	Towns covered
West Midlands	£155 to £260	2
North East	£160 to £235	1
Wales	£160 to £230	1
Yorkshire and the Humber	£160 to £250	3
East Midlands	£165 to £270	3
North West	£165 to £270	9
South West	£200 to £285	2

What is actually in the price

A skip hire price is mostly a disposal price with a lorry attached. Landfill tax runs over £100 per tonne at the standard rate, so disposal is the biggest chunk, followed by transport, the firm's overheads, and the council permit if the skip sits on the road. Heavier, less recyclable waste costs the firm more to tip and that flows straight into your quote. Full breakdown in our cost guide article.

The extras that catch people out

Overweight skips. Fill an 8 yarder to the brim with rubble and the driver may refuse to lift it, and you still pay for the visit.
Banned items. Fridges, mattresses, plasterboard, tyres and paint carry surcharges of £15 to £40 each if left in a general skip.
Overfilling. Waste above the rim is illegal to transport. Level loads only.
Extended hire. After the included one to two weeks, expect a few pounds per day. Ask upfront.
Permits. On-road skips need a council permit, £15 to £70 in most areas. Our permit guide has the detail.

Cost questions

How much is a skip for a week in the UK?

Most standard hire prices already cover one to two weeks, so a 6 yard skip for a week typically costs £180 to £280 all in. You are not usually paying per day unless you keep it beyond the agreed period.

What is the cheapest way to hire a skip?

Book direct with a local firm, keep the skip on your driveway to avoid the permit fee, and order the right size first time. Those three decisions matter more than any discount code.

Why is skip hire so expensive?

Landfill tax and disposal fees. More than half of what you pay typically goes on getting rid of the waste legally, and that cost has risen year on year.

Do skip prices include VAT?

Not always, and this catches people out. Ask whether a quoted price includes VAT before comparing firms, especially with smaller operators.

Get a real price

Typical ranges are a start. A local firm gives you the number.

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