What to look for
Skip hire serves house clearances, building projects, garden clearance, and renovation waste. Sizing ranges from mini-skips (2 yd³) through builders' skips (8 yd³) to roll-on-roll-off (12-40 yd³). On-road placement requires a council permit; on-driveway placement does not. Waste is sorted at transfer stations, with recycling rates regulated.
- Waste Carrier Licence with Environment Agency
- Council permit handled by the supplier where on-road
- Clear list of prohibited items (asbestos, electrical, hazardous)
- Honest sizing advice for the project type
- Drop-off and collection windows confirmed in writing
- Recycling rate disclosed if asked
Typical pricing: £90-£140 mini-skip 2 yd³, £180-£280 builders' skip 8 yd³, £350-£550 roll-on-roll-off 14 yd³ (UK 2026)
Regulator / certification to look for: Environment Agency Waste Carrier Licence (mandatory), local council permit where on-road