Skip Hire in Northampton

Northampton prices run higher than the East Midlands average, with a 4 yard skip typically £140 to £210, pulled up by disposal costs and the volume of building work along the M1 corridor. West Northamptonshire Council charges £40 to £52 for on-road permits and wants five working days, one of the slower turnarounds in the region, so driveway placements save both money and waiting. The firms listed here run from yards around Brackmills and St James and cover Duston, Wootton and East Hunsbury as standard. The Victorian terraces in Abington and Kingsley frequently need the on-road route, and some streets there also sit in residents' parking zones.

12 skip hire companies in Northampton

Pin numbers match the list below. Yard locations shown; most firms cover a wider area than the pin suggests.

Typical skip hire prices in Northampton

Skip sizeTypical price rangeBest for
4 yard£140 to £210Bathroom refits, garden tidy ups
6 yard£190 to £270Kitchen renovations, general building work
8 yard£230 to £330Extensions, heavy waste, big clearances

Typical prices compiled from listings in Northampton, including delivery, collection and disposal for one to two weeks of hire. Confirm exact prices with the supplier. See the full skip hire cost guide.

Skip permits in Northampton

West Northamptonshire Council issues skip permits for Northampton at £40 to £52 for a standard 14 day highway placement, with applications made by the skip operator. Allow five working days, and more around holidays, because late applications are the most common reason deliveries slip here. No permit is needed on drives or private land. In Abington, Kingsley and the Mounts, residents' parking zones can mean a bay suspension on top of the permit, a separate fee and form. On-road skips must carry night lamps and reflective boards. If a project will run past two weeks, ask your firm to price the renewal upfront rather than discover it later.

More detail in our skip permit guide.

Local tip: Sixfields HWRC covers Northampton, with booking required for vans. For renovation waste in any quantity the skip works out better than queuing.

Skip hire in Northampton: your questions

How much does skip hire cost in Northampton?
A 4 yard skip in Northampton typically costs £140 to £210 for one to two weeks including delivery, collection and disposal, above the East Midlands average. A 6 yard runs £190 to £270. Comparing two or three of the local firms listed here is worth £30 or more.
Do I need a permit for a skip in Northampton?
Only on a public road, pavement or verge. West Northamptonshire Council charges £40 to £52 and takes about five working days, so book on-road skips at least a week before the job. Driveway skips need no permit at all.
Why do skip permits take longer in Northampton?
West Northamptonshire Council processes applications for a large area and works to a five working day standard rather than the two or three common elsewhere. Local skip firms know this and submit early, but it only works if you book early too.
Do Northampton firms deliver to Towcester and Daventry?
Several do, typically with a mileage supplement of £10 to £25 depending on the yard. Both towns fall under the same West Northamptonshire permit scheme, so the paperwork is identical, just allow the same five day lead time.

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