All skip hire guides

Everything on the site in one place, grouped by what you're trying to do.

Tools & basics

Skip hire calculator

Get a straight size recommendation by project type or measurements.

Skip size guide

Every skip size with real dimensions and capacity.

Skip hire prices

UK price ranges by size, region and waste type.

Rules, safety & hazards

Do I need a permit?

When you need one, what it costs, and how to get one.

What can and can't go in a skip

The full list of banned items and why they matter.

Can you overfill a skip?

What counts as full, and what happens if you go over.

Skip hire safety hazards

Real risks to watch for when loading and siting a skip.

Hazardous waste disposal

What counts as hazardous, and where it actually needs to go.

By project type

Loft clearance

What size skip fits a typical loft clear-out.

Garden waste & landscaping

Sizing for turf, soil, branches and old fencing.

Bathroom renovation

Sizing for a typical bathroom refit.

Kitchen renovation

Sizing for units, worktops and flooring.

Full house clearance

Why these need more than people expect.

Office & commercial clearance

Sizing and the waste rules that differ from household jobs.

Building sites & construction

When to size up to a RoRo container.

Skip hire vs man and van

Which is actually cheaper and better for your job.

By location

Skip hire in London

Borough permits and why prices run higher here.

Skip hire in Manchester

Prices, permits and the city's Clean Air Zone.

Skip hire in Birmingham

Prices, permits and Clean Air Zone considerations.

Skip hire in Coventry

Local prices and permit rules for Coventry.

Skip hire in Leeds

Local prices and permit rules for Leeds.

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